USER`S MANUAL
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1. a different colour and belongs to the external lines of the C riser Pull on this line until it is tense this should help to undo the wing tangle If you cannot undo the tangle fly to the nearest possible landing spot control the flying course with your body movements and a little pressure on the opposite brake Be careful when attempting to undo a tangle if you are flying near a mountainside or near to other paragliders you may lose control of the flying course and a collision may occur Over Input Most flying incidents are caused by incorrect actions of the pilot which chained one after another creates abnormal flying configurations a cascade of incidents You must to remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The ICEPEAK 3 is designed always to try to recover normal flight by itself do not try to over handle it Generally speaking the reactions of the wing which follow over handling are neither due to the input made or the intensity but the length of time the pilot continues to over handle You have to allow the profile to re establish normal flight speed after any type of handling Remember Minimum sufficient input 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR The profile of the ICEPEAK 3 has been designed to remain stable through its entire speed range The speed bar is very usable in competition but it s advisable to have a good training to be able to anticipate possible collapses Active piloti2. amp C LTD MAILLONS MRDIO3 0 S10 PEGUET FRANCE PULLEYS PY 1304 2 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA PULLEYS 224 HARKEN USA 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT A1 A3 B1 C3 A2 B3 B2 STB gt A a 4 16 11 4 LINE PLAN K 18 11 5 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 21 11 6 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 22 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 3 21 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 3 22 LINES HEIGHT CM LINES HEIGHT CM A B BR A B BR 1 686 5 680 690 748 5 1 703 696 5 706 766 2 677 5 671 5 679 730 5 2 694 687 5 695 748 3 674 668 675 5 720 3 690 684 5 691 5 736 5 4 676 5 670 5 680 5 720 4 692 687 697 736 5 5 670 664 5 673 708 5 685 5 680 5 689 724 5 6 661 656 662 5 696 6 676 5 671 5 678 712 7 656 5 652 5 659 5 691 5 7 672 668 675 707 5 8 657 5 654 664 696 5 8 673 669 5 679 5 712 5 9 643 640 5 646 5 683 9 658 655 662 698 5 10 630 5 628 5 634 670 5 10 645 5 643 649 685 5 11 618 5 617 622 668 5 11 632 5 631 636 5 683 5 12 612 5 611 619 5 657 12 626 5 625 634 672 13 582 5 582 586 654 5 13 596 595 5 599 5 670 14 574 575 5 580 660 14 587 5 589 5 593 5 675 5 NIVIUK 11 7 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 24 11 8 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 25 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 24 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 3 25 LINES HEIGHT CM LINES HEIGHT CM A B BR A B BR 1 726 720 729 5 791 1 749 743 753 815 5 2 716 5 711 718 772 2 739 5 733 5 741 796 3 713 707 714 5 760 5 3 735 5 729 5 737 784 4 715 5 710 720 760 5 4
3. chapter 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your ICEPEAK 3 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Draw out a flight plan before take off in and minimise risk 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST order to avoid possible flight errors Once you are ready but before you take off carry out another eguipment inspection Ensure correct installation of all eguipment and that all lines are free of hindrances or knots Check and are suitable for your own flying ability ensure that the weather conditions 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing chapter 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROU and does not reguire excessive energy the wing inflation phase can be carried characteristics provide a perfect contro ND The ICEPEAK 3 inflates easily It does not tend to over fly you so out without worry These take off phase and enough time for the pilot to decide whether to accelerate and take off Whenever the wind speed allows it we recommend a reverse launch technigue this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual check of the wing The ICEPEAK 3 is especial y easy to control in this position especially in strong winds However wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km h are considered strong and extra considerat flight ion should be given to any thought of Preparation and positioning of the wing on the launch site is especially important Choose a location which
4. 130 KG FLIGHT WEIGHT 5KG 5KG 5KG 5KG 5KG 5KG 5KG 5KG GLIDER WEIGHT KG 6 2 6 3 6 5 6 9 7 1 7 2 7 4 7 6 CERTIFICATION PWC PROTO 926 1 926 1 926 1 926 1 926 1 926 1 926 1 926 1 NIVIUK 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E77A NCV FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E38A NCV FRANCE PROFILES SKYTEX 40 9017 E29A NCV FRANCE DIAGONALS SKYTEX 40 9017 E29A NCV FRANCE LOOPS LKI 10 KOLON INDUSTRIAL KOREA REINFORCEMENT LOOPS W 420 D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REINFORCEMENT MYLAR 25 M M D P GERMANY RIBS REINFORCEMENTS W 420 D P GERMANY THREAD SERAFIL 40 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES LTC 065 LIROS GERMANY UPPER CASCADES LTC 045 LIROS GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 040 LIROS GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES LTC 120 LIROS GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES LTC 80 LIROS GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES LTC 065 LIROS GERMANY MAIN LTC 200 LIROS GERMANY MAIN LTC 160 LIROS GERMANY MAIN LTC 120 LIROS GERMANY MAIN LTC 080 LIROS GERMANY MAIN BREAK TNL 220 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN TRESTREC FRANCE COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECHNI SANGLES FRANCE THREAD N F 66 YOUNG CHANG T
5. 738 732 5 743 784 5 708 5 703 5 712 5 747 5 5 731 726 735 771 6 699 694 5 701 735 6 721 716 5 723 5 758 7 695 690 5 697 5 730 7 716 5 712 5 719 5 753 5 8 696 5 692 5 702 5 735 8 718 714 5 724 5 758 5 9 680 5 677 5 684 721 9 702 699 705 5 743 5 10 667 5 665 671 707 5 10 688 5 686 691 5 730 11 654 5 652 5 658 705 5 11 675 673 679 727 5 12 648 646 5 655 693 5 12 668 5 667 676 5 715 5 13 616 615 5 620 691 5 13 635 5 635 639 5 713 14 607 5 609 5 614 697 14 627 629 633 5 719 rik 19 20 11 9 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 26 11 10 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 27 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 26 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 3 27 LINES HEIGHT CM LINES HEIGHT CM A B BR A B BR 1 764 5 757 5 768 831 1 779 5 772 5 783 846 5 2 755 748 755 5 811 2 769 5 762 5 770 5 826 5 3 750 5 744 752 799 5 3 764 5 758 5 766 5 814 4 753 5 747 758 799 5 4 767 5 761 5 772 5 814 5 745 5 740 5 749 5 786 5 760 754 5 764 800 5 6 735 5 731 737 5 772 5 6 750 744 5 752 5 787 7 731 726 5 734 768 7 745 5 740 5 748 781 5 8 732 5 728 5 739 773 5 8 746 5 742 5 753 787 9 716 5 712 5 720 757 5 9 729 5 726 5 733 5 771 5 10 702 5 699 5 706 743 5 10 715 5 713 719 5 757 5 11 689 686 5 692 5 741 5 11 701 5 699 5 706 755 5 12 682 680 5 689 5 729 12 694 5 693 5 703 742 5 13 649 648 652 5 726 5 13 661 660 5 665 740 14 639 5 641 5 646 5 733 14 651 5 654 658 5 746 5 NIVIUK 11 11 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 29 11 12 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 3 30 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 3 29 NI
6. ONS ICEPEAK 3 24 18 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE 11 7 DIMENSIONS ICEPEAK 3 25 19 OFF 7 11 8 DIMENSIONS ICEPEAK 3 26 19 3 6 LANDING 7 11 9 DIMENSIONS ICEPEAK 3 27 20 3 7 TO PACK OFF 7 11 10 DIMENSIONS ICEPEAK 3 29 20 4 IN FLIGHT 7 11 11 DIMENSIONS ICEPEAK 3 30 21 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 8 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 8 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 9 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 9 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 10 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR The ICEPEAK 3 has been designed for both experienced and competition pilots who have good flying knowledge and a high level of paragliding skills Designed for competition the ICEPEAK 3 is a perfect combination of technology and performance These gualities have been ultra fine tuned throughout a year of many tests on many prototypes and the results are a glider of high speed excellent thermalling efficiency and safety which is one of the best in this category 1 2 CERTIFICATION The ICEPEAK 3 completed the EN 926 1 load test with success at the Swiss Air Turguoise laboratories in Switzerland Our test pilots have flown the ICEPEAK 3 in many varying meteorological conditions throughout the world and we are confident that even in the strongest conditions you will safely be able to optimise the performance It is very well known that a wing which suffers excessive deflation and deformation during turbulence loses performance and time 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR It has taken over a year of de
7. The result of perfection 24 C P EA K 3 We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for the confidence which you have placed in a NIVIUK Glider The ICEPEAK 3 as its names suggests is the 3rd generation competition glider from Niviuk A glider designed for experienced pilots to bring you not only gliding pleasure but also to bring you success and take you to the winners podium During its design it was put through many tests and in live competitions it perhaps not surprisingly it found itself on the winners podium The ICEPEAK 3 not a legend but reality We are sure that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon find out the meaning of our slogan Give importance to the small details to make big thing happen This is the user manual which we recommend you take time to read in detail The NIVIUK Gliders Team NIVIUK GLIDERS C DOCTOR CODINA 29 BAJOS 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER GIRONA SPAIN TEL 34 972 42 28 78 FAX 34 972 42 00 86 info niviuk com www niviuk com NIVIUK NIVIUK Gliders ICEPEAK 3 This manual offers all the necessary information that will familiarize you with the main characteristics of your new paraglider Although this manual informs you about your glider it does not offer the instruction requirements necessary for you to be able to pilot this type of wing To thoroughly learn about this glider and its in flight characteristics please be patient and allow yourself ti
8. VIUK ICEPEAK 3 30 LINES HEIGHT CM LINES HEIGHT CM A B BR A B BR 1 800 5 793 804 869 1 821 5 814 825 891 5 2 790 5 783 791 5 848 2 81 803 5 812 870 3 786 779 787 835 5 3 806 5 799 5 808 857 5 4 788 5 782 793 5 835 5 4 809 803 814 5 857 5 5 781 5 775 5 785 822 5 801 5 795 5 805 5 842 5 6 771 765 5 772 5 808 6 790 5 785 5 793 828 7 766 761 768 5 802 5 7 785 5 781 789 823 8 767 763 774 808 5 8 787 783 794 5 829 9 750 746 5 753 5 792 5 9 769 5 766 774 812 5 10 735 5 732 5 739 778 10 754 5 752 759 797 5 1 721 719 725 5 776 11 740 738 5 744 5 795 5 12 714 712 5 722 5 762 5 12 733 731 5 741 5 782 13 679 678 683 760 13 697 696 5 701 5 779 5 14 669 5 671 5 676 5 766 5 14 687 689 5 694 5 786 5 rik 21 NIVIUK niviuk com The importance of small details Bisgrafic
9. at full speed and just before reaching the ground you will have to pull symmetrically 10 on both the C risers This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines so you will land at a higher speed 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT The best way to avoid these knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate the wing for take off If you notice a knot before take off immediately stop running and do not take off If you have taken off with a knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the opposite side of he knot and gently apply the brake line on that side too You can gently ry to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to identify the line with the knot in it Try to pull the identified line to see if the knot releases Be very careful when trying to remove a knot When there are knots in the lines or when they are tangled do not pull too hard on the brake ines there is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated Before trying to remove a knot make sure there are no pilots flying nearby and never try these manoeuvres near the mountainside If the knot is too ight and you cannot remove it carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing place The modern competition gliders offer excellent performance and safety but sometimes the meteorological conditions can become so dangerous that the need to quickly descend becomes a priority However the latest gen
10. braking It is not easy to give any recommendations about this situation since it varies depending on the circumstances Remember that you should restore the relative air speed over the wing To achieve this progressively reduce the pressure on the brake lines and let the wing gain speed The normal reaction would be a lateral surge with a turn tendency no greater than 360 before restoring to normal flight conditions Parachutal stall If it does occur the feeling would be that the wing would not have any forward motion you would feel a sense of instability and a lack of pressure on the brake lines although the canopy would appear to be correctly inflated The correct reaction would be to release the pressure on the brake lines and push the A lines forward or rather lean your body to any side WITHOUT PULLING ON THE BRAKE LINES Deep stall The possibility of the ICEPEAK 3 falling into this configuration during normal flight is very unlikely This could happen if you are flying at a very low speed whilst over steering in a number of manoeuvres and in turbulent conditions To provoke a deep stall you have to take the wing to minimum flight speed by symmetrically pulling the brake lines when you reach this point continue pulling until you reach 100 and then hold The glider will first fall behind you and then situate itself above you rocking slightly depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out When you start to provoke a stall be posi
11. d active piloting making the necessary fine adjustments to keep the wing in control and above your head He she should stop braking to allow it to fly at the required wing speed after a correction is made Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary braked this would cause the wing to enter into critical flying situation Whenever necessary control a situation react to it and then re establish the required speed 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent school Asymmetric collapse In spite of the high stability of the profile of the ICEPEAK 3 heavy turbulent conditions may cause part of the wing to collapse asymmetrically This usually happens when the pilot has not foreseen this possible reaction of the wing When the wing is about to experience an asymmetric collapse the brake lines and the harness will transmit a loss of pressure to the pilot To prevent the collapse from happening pull the brake line corresponding to the compromised side of the wing this will increase the angle of incidence If the collapse does happen the ICEPEAK 3 will not react violently the turn tendency is very gradual and it is easily controlled Lean your body towards the side that is still flying in order to counteract the turn and maintain a straight course if necessary slightly slow down the same side but do not brake it excessively as this may induce a
12. dicated work to create a glider of such high performance whilst achieving a maximum level of safety Many flights in many varying and testing conditions have allowed us to bring to you a competition glider with not only the ultimate safety in its class but also a glider which is pleasurable and easy to handle The profile of the glider ensures that all the information and feedback which you receive from the ICEPEAK 3 remains both clear and efficient With an aspect ratio of 7 5 and with just 3 rows of lines it may require several hours of flight to become fully conversant with the flight characteristics of the ICEPEAK 3 In thermals and during transitions as the airflow through the open ports increases and decreases our unique MSV system Mesh speed Valve will NIVIUK automatically adjust open close according to your speed You will quickly discover the true potential of this glider the XP was excellent in thermals but the ICEPEAK 3 is simply incredible During transitions with its high speed and ultra efficient glide you will feel the high level of security whilst enjoying maximum feedback of information The unique use of Flexirods in our IRS Internal Reinforcement System ensures less glider movement and more internal stability during turbulence The speed bar is smooth and progressive On the initial application of the speed bar you will note a significant increase in speed but without any loss of glide th
13. e risers on the harness karabiners The risers and lines should not have any twists and they should be in the right order Check that the harness buckles are correctly locked 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS The ICEPEAK 3 can be flown with many types of harness with cocoon or not During development and testing we have calculated that a distance of 42 to 50cm between the harnesses karabiners it depends of the design and size of your harness should offer the best compromise for safety handling and feedback NB Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider A distance which is too wide between the karabiners may provide more feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider A distance which is too narrow between the karabiners would provide less feedback but also increase any risk of developing a twist in during a large collapse 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the ICEPEAK 3 works when you push with your feet on the accelerator bar this is supplied with the equipment On delivery the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is recommended that it be correctly fit before your first flight Most harnesses are equipped with a pre installed acceleration system When fitting any accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled items within the harness such as roller pulleys are used correctly After fitting take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the accel
14. eration of profiles are no longer necessarily suited to the classic descent techniques We advise therefore that you carefully read this manual and if necessary complete an SIV course with an authorised instructor 5 1 EARS Big ears are a moderate descent method reaching 3 or 4 m s ground speed reduces slightly between 3 and 5 km h and piloting becomes limited NIVIUK The angle of incidence and the surface wing load also increases Push on the accelerator to restore the wing s horizontal speed and the angle of incidence To pull big ears take the outermost A lines of both stabilizers as high up as possible and pull on them outward and downward the wingtips will then fold in Let go of the lines and the big ears will re inflate automatically If they do not re inflate gently pull on one of the brake lines and then on the opposite one In order to prevent any alteration in the angle of incidence we recommend that you re inflate the glider asymmetrically This is particularly important if you are flying near the ground The ICEPEAK 3 has a relatively short brake travel and care must be taken not to pull down the A3 line to make the ears This can lead to a significant speed decrease and possible stall The ICEPEAK 3 has a new high arch concept and applying ears induces more resistance With this new arch the ears don t stick to the inner surface but they do tend to hang Because of this there will be more resistance compa
15. erator lines for correct use This will vary according to the length of the pilot s legs We recommend that you carry out the fitting of the acceleration system whilst Suspended and sat in the harness most paragliding schools have this sort of specialised equipment 2 6 INSPECTIONS AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND Once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind conditions are suitable inflate your ICEPEAK 3 as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behaviour The ICEPEAK 3 inflates easily and smoothly An excess of energy is not necessary and the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness This may be assisted by using the A lines Do not pull on them just accompany the natural rising movement of the wing Once the wing is in the 12 o clock position simply apply correct pressure on the brake lines and the ICEPEAK 3 will sit over your head 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length established during certification However the length can be changed to NIVIUK adapt to the pilot s flying style Nevertheless we recommend that you fly for a while with these set at the original length If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines untie the knot slide the line through the brake link to the desired length and strongly re tie the knot Qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment You must en
16. esult of practicing this sport You must not use this equipment if you are not trained Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2 year guarantee against any manufacture fault The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials 13 14 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA ICEPEAK 3 21 22 24 25 26 27 29 30 CELLS NUMBER 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 CLOSED 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 BOX 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 FLAT AREA M2 21 22 23 5 25 26 27 28 5 30 SPAN M 2 55 12 84 13 27 13 69 3 96 14 23 4 62 15 ASPECT RATIO 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 PROJECTED AREA M2 7 53 18 35 19 59 20 82 21 64 22 46 23 68 24 91 SPAN M 9 64 9 86 10 18 10 48 0 68 10 88 1 17 11 45 ASPECT RATIO 5 28 5 28 5 28 5 28 5 28 5 28 5 28 5 28 FLATTENING 6 7 16 7 16 7 16 7 6 7 16 7 6 7 16 7 CORD MAXIMUM M 2 09 2 14 2 21 2 28 2 32 2 37 2 43 2 49 MINIMUM M 0 34 0 35 0 36 0 37 0 38 0 39 04 0 46 AVERAGE 67 1 71 1 77 18 86 1 89 94 2 LINES TOTAL METERS M 263 268 277 285 290 297 305 313 HEIGHT M 6 9 7 06 7 3 7 53 7 68 7 83 8 08 8 25 NUMBER 86 186 186 186 86 186 86 186 MAIN 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 RISERS NUMBER 3 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C TRIMS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES UPTIMUN 80 KG 86 KG 94 KG 102 KG 107 KG 112 KG 120 KG
17. is appropriate for the direction of the wind and position the paraglider in a semi circle emulating the shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist in a trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING The ICEPEAK 3 lands excellently it transforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot s demand allowing an enormous margin of error You will not have to wrap the brake lines around your hand to get greater braking efficiency 3 7 PACKING The ICEPEAK 3 has been designed using Flexirods not only on the leading edge but also with Flexirods on the profile inside the glider Because of this care must be taken when packing and folding the glider The most efficient way to ensure the Flexirods remain damage free is to carefully concertina the Flexirods together and fold in no more than 3 sections Then loosely secure with the compression strap and place everything within glider bag supplied If you do not intend to fly for more than a week we would advise you to unfold your glider and store it straight to keep the Flexirods in shape 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE The ICEPEAK 3 has an excellent profile which will deal with the very different meteorological conditions likely to be met during sensible flying This profile allows the best possible handling stability and safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is always the ultimate safety factor We recommen
18. is remains the same as without speed bar Further pressure on the bar to its maximum brings to you the full the speed of the glider without loss of confidence or feedback 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The ICEPEAK 3 is the result of all the technological innovations which have been perfected throughout several years and also used on other Niviuk gliders Attention to small details has been applied such as the use of Harken pulleys Flexirods and small scale pulleys being fitted on the risers These improvements allow maximum and efficient use of the accelerator without excess fatigue to the legs The new generation profile has been carefully designed to evenly spread the total weight and stress load across the three rows of lines The chosen materials and line dimensions have minimum air resistance while maintaining the high standards of security and load tests The ICEPEAK 3 has competition lines which do not have the protection of outer sheathing Whilst these lines offer less air resistance they are more susceptible to the day to day stresses and abrasion of our sport We advise you to check the lines every 100 hours or every 6 months The ICEPEAK 3 does not only introduce new design methods but also new manufacture technologies Not a single millimetre of error is possible in the manufacturing process from Olivier s computer to the cutting of the fabric The cutting is done section by section in an extremely meticulous manner The nu
19. ly with a soft damp cloth If your wing becomes wet with salty lt 12 water immerse it in fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight The sunlight may damage the materials of your wing and cause premature aging Once you have landed do not leave the wing in the sun store it properly If you use your wing in a sandy area try to avoid the sand from entering the cell openings of the leading edge If sand is inside the wing remove it before folding Competition lines which were used in the past were more vulnerable to premature wear and ageing but the new line materials used on the ICEPEAK 3 now ensure a much longer working life However they still demand regular checks with careful attention to wear and tear We advise a full inspection of the lines every 100 hours at a specialised paragliding repair centre Rocks and hard ground are obviously far more abrasive than grassed an area that s why we do not advise the ICEPEAK 3 for ground handling practice 8 2 STORAGE It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored Store your flying equipment in a cool dry place away from solvents fuels or oils It is not advisable to store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight can be very high Inside a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60 C Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment It s important that your glider has been folded co
20. mbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done in the same meticulous way so avoiding errors during this critical process The lines are semi automatically manufactured and all the sewing is carried out under the supervision of our highly trained specialists Our zero tolerance automated process ensures that each individual part of every canopy are cut and assembled under the strictest of conditions possible All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection Once the final assembly has finished every individual line on each glider is again carefully measured On the completion each assembled part of every wing is once again horoughly inspected to ensure your glider has been made to the highest standards It is then carefully packed as recommended in the manual under maintenance and conservation NIVIUK Gliders are made using only the ighest quality materials as demanded by the performance durability and he requirements for testing and certification Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this manual 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS The ICEPEAK 3 is delivered to you together with a series of components that although not fundamental do take an important part in the use transport and storage of the paraglider The glider is delivered together with a rucksack large enough for all of the equipment to fit inside once appropriately packed The rucksack is de
21. me to discover the true and full potential of this new generation competition glider Nevertheless we remind you that it is important that you carefully read all the contents of the manual for your new ICEPEAK 3 glider Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment WELCOME 2 5 LOSING HEIGHT 10 USER S MANUAL 2 5 1 BIG EARS 10 1 1 CHARACTERISTICS 4 5 2 B LINE STALL 10 1 1 WHOIS IT DESIGNED FOR 4 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 10 1 2 CERTIFICATION 4 5 4 THE WEATHER TECHNIC 11 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4 6 SPECIAL METHODS 11 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 4 6 1 TOWING 11 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS 5 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 11 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 5 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 11 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 5 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 2 2 PROCEDURE 5 8 1 MAINTENANCE 11 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS 5 8 2 STORAGE 12 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 5 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 12 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR 6 8 4 REPAIRS 12 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON 9 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 12 THE GROUND 6 10 GUARANTEE 12 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 6 11 TECHNICAL DATA 14 2 8 HOW USE THE TRIM 6 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA 14 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 6 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 15 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 6 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 16 3 2 PREPARATION Fi 11 4 LINE PLAN 17 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 7 11 5 DIMENSIONS ICEPEAK 3 22 18 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 7 11 6 DIMENSI
22. ng is always required whilst using the accelerator Smooth application both on and off is the most efficient and safe way to operate the speed system if it is applied quickly in an on off motion the anticipation would not be part of the pilots flying and a deflation is more likely It is useful to accelerate when flying in strong winds or in extreme descending air When under acceleration the wing profile becomes more sensitive to possible turbulence and closer to a possible frontal collapse If you feel any pressure loss you should smoothly release the pressure on the accelerator and pull slightly on the brake lines to increase the angle of incidence Remember that you must re establish the flight speed after correcting the incidence It is NOT recommended to accelerate near to the mountainside or in very turbulent conditions If necessary you will have to constantly adjust the movements and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantly adjusting the pressure applied to the brake lines This balance is considered to be active piloting 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for any reason at all you cannot use the brake lines of your ICEPEAK 3 you will have to pilot the wing using the C risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing area The C lines steer easily because they are not under pressure but you must to be careful not to over handle them causing a stall or negative turn To land you have to let the wing fly
23. normal flight To learn safely how to master acrobatic manoeuvres you should attend lessons which are carried out and supervised by a qualified instructor over water Extreme manoeuvres take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight If you do a lot of extreme manoeuvres we recommend a line check at least every 6 months The ICEPEAK 3 has a very complex leading edge manufactured using a variety of different materials For that reason and to extend the useful life of your paraglider the use of a correct folding method is very important The ICEPEAK 3 has been designed using Flexirods not only on the leading edge but also with Flexirods on the profile inside the glider Because of this care must be taken when packing and folding the glider The most efficient way to ensure the Flexirods remain damage free is to carefully concertina the Flexirods together and fold in no more than 3 sections taking care not to bend or twist the leading edge Flexirods Then loosely secure with the compression strap and place everything within glider bag supplied If you do not intend to fly for more than a week we would advise you to unfold your glider and store it straight to keep the Flexirods in shape 8 1 MAINTENANCE Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued performance The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed if they become dirty clean them gent
24. ow to carry out the exit methods To exit this manoeuvre you must progressively release the inside brake and also momentarily apply outside brake Whilst doing this you must also lean your bodyweight towards the outside This exit manoeuvre must to be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feel the pressure and speed changes at the same time On exiting this manoeuvre the glider will rock briefly with a lateral surge the intensity will depend on how the manoeuvre has been carried out Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and in moderation We recommend not using this technique often because this will age your glider and lines prematurely 5 4 THE WEATHER TECHNIQUE This technique is the most simple descent technique allowing your glider to remain in normal flight without forcing the structure Locate the metrological descend zone sinking air and turn in it as you would do for ascending 6 1 TOWING The ICEPEAK 3 does not experience any problem whilst being towed Only qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out this operation The wing has to be inflated in the same way as in normal flight 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT Although the ICEPEAK 3 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme situations it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic flight and we DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF THIS GLIDER for that use We consider acrobatic flight to be a form of piloting that is different to
25. red to ears on a standard glider and again a decrease in forward speed should be expected Big ears may still safely be applied but the pilot must be fully aware of the above mentioned points and act accordingly especially in turbulent conditions To avoid a stall simply use the accelerator halfway this is sufficient to increase the forward speed which will naturally decrease the angle of incidence 5 2 B LINE STALL This technique is IMPOSSIBLE with the ICEPEAK 3 The profile and high aspect ratio would render the glider too unstable 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE This is a more effective way for rapidly losing height You have to know that the wing can gain a lot of speed and the increase in G s will be substantial This can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness blackouts These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this manoeuvre gradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases and you will learn to fully appreciate and understand the manoeuvre Always practice this manoeuvre when flying at high altitude To start the manoeuvre first lean your bodyweight and pull the brake line to the side to which you are leaning You can regulate the intensity of the turn by applying a little outside brake A paraglider flying at its maximum turn speed can reach 20 m s equivalent 70 km h vertical speed and stabilize in a spiral dive from 15 m s onwards These are the reasons why you should be familiar with the manoeuvre and know h
26. rrectly and stored well If you have to store it for a long time over one month we advice if possible to take the glider out of the bag and leave it as a tube on a dry and cool surface This ensures the Flexirods stay aligned 8 3 CHECK UPS AND CONTROLS You should ensure that your ICEPEAK 3 is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair centre every 100 hours of use or every 6 months whichever happens first This will guarantee that your ICEPEAK 3 will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling your requirements As previously mentioned you should systematically check your lines visually before each take off We strongly advise a complete line check every 6 months We remind you you are flying with a competition glider and competition lines so you need to check your lines before every take off NIVIUK 8 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the self adhesive rip stop which you will find in the repair kit providing no stitches are involved in the tear Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialised repair shop or by qualified personnel Do not accept a home repair It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport where safety depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident that may be the r
27. signed to make transport on foot as pleasant as possible An internal bag intended to protect the ICEPEAK 3 from possible damage during storage is also supplied The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible Furthermore you will find the accelerator bar which completes the acceleration gear of the wing a small fabric repair kit made of self adhesive ripstop and a user s manual with the answers all our questions about our new ICEPEAK 3 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of all obstacles These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check and inflate the ICEPEAK 3 We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire procedure as only they are qualified to resolve any questions or concerns in a safe and professional way 2 2 PROCEDURE Take the paraglider out of the rucksack open it and spread it open with the lines on top of the underside and position the wing as if you were about to inflate it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines making sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons that attach the lines to the risers are properly closed and locked Identify in order the A B and C and brake lines and ensure they fit to the corresponding risers Make sure that there are no ties or knots 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF HARNESS Correctly place th
28. stall The collapse will normally open by itself but if that does not happen pull completely on the brake line on the side which has collapsed Do this with a smooth and firm movement You may have to repeat this operation to encourage the re opening When the collapse has been solved remember to allow the wing recover its flying speed Symmetric collapse In normal flying conditions the design of the ICEPEAK 3 ensures that a symmetric collapse is quite improbable The profile of the wing has been designed to widely tolerate extreme changes in the angle of incidence A symmetric collapse may occur in heavy turbulent conditions on entry or exit of strong thermals or lack of adapting the use of the accelerator to the prevailing air conditions Symmetrical collapses usually re inflate without the glider turning but you can symmetrically apply the brake lines with a quick deep pump to quicken the re inflation Release the brake lines immediately to recover optimum flight speed NIVIUK ICEPEAK 3 is a competition glider and as such the brake travel is not excessive any reaction to a control input is immediate Any corrective action such as pumping the brakes must be carried out quickly so not to induce a full stall Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the ICEPEAK 3 Certain circumstances however may provoke this configuration such as trying to turn when the wing is flying at very low speed while heavily
29. sure that this adjustment does not slow down the glider without any pilot input Both brake lines should be symmetrical and measure the same length The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or bowline knot If you do change the length of the brake line take care to then adjust the accelerator accordingly It is important that the brakes are released when you push on the speed bar If you have tension on the brake lines whilst you are accelerating the possibility of a frontal collapse is increased This is because by applying accelerator pressure and brake pressure at the same time the profile will have changed dramatically and have been pushed beyond its preferred operating limits It should be noted that whilst accelerating the C riser will naturally move upwards and apply tension to the brake lines 2 8 HOW USE THE TRIM The ICEPEAK 3 has trimmers to optimise your performance in varying conditions However whilst becoming acquainted with the glider we would advise you don t change the position of the trimmers and fly at first with them set in the neutral position Throughout the flight on launch in the air and prior to landing it is imperative that whatever positions the trimmers are set they always remain symmetrical 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that the first flight with your ICEPEAK 3 be made on a smooth slope a school slope or in your usual flying area 3 2 PREPARATION Repeat the procedures detailed in
30. tive and do not doubt an instant Do not release the brake lines when half way through the manoeuvre This would cause the glider to surge violently forward with great energy and may result in the wing below the pilot It is very important that the pressure on the brake lines is maintained until the wing is well established vertical above To regain normal flight conditions progressively and symmetrically release the brake lines letting the speed be re established When the wing reaches the maximum advanced position ensure that the brakes are fully released The wing will now surge forward this is necessary so that air speed is completely restored over the wing Do not over brake at this point because the wing needs to recover speed to guit the stall configuration If you have to control a possible symmetrical front stall briefly and symmetrically pull on the brake lines and let go even when the wing is still ahead of you Wing tangle Cravat A wing tangle may happen after an asymmetric collapse the end of the wing is trapped between the lines Cravat This situation could rapidly cause the wing to turn although it depends on the nature of the tangle The correction manoeuvres are the same as those applied in the case of an asymmetrical collapse control the turn tendency by applying the opposite brake and lean your body against the turn Then locate the line that reaches the stabiliser that is trapped between the other lines This line has
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