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USER`S MANUAL IKUMA

1. Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident that may be the result 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 14 NIVIUK 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA IKUMA 21 23 25 27 29 CELLS NUMBER 57 57 57 57 57 CLOSED 12 12 12 12 12 BOX m 21 21 21 21 21 FLAT AREA m 21 23 24 5 26 5 29 SPAN m 10 94 11 45 11 82 12 29 12 86 ASPECT RATIO 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 PROJECTED AREA m 17 83 19 53 20 75 22 44 24 56 SPAN M 8 72 9 13 9 42 9 8 10 25 ASPEGT RATIO 4 26 4 26 4 26 4 26 4 26 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM m 2 33 2 44 2 52 2 62 2 74 MINIMUM m 0 54 0 56 0 58 0 61 0 63 AVERAGE m 1 92 2 01 2 07 2 16 2 26 LINES TOTAL METERS m 220 230 238 247 259 HEIGHT m 6 67 6 98 7 2 7 49 7 83 NUMBER 164 164 164 164 164 MAIN 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 RISERS NUMBER 4 A B B C A B B C A B B C A B B C A B B C TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO ACCELERATOR m m 123 123 123 123 123 TOTAL WEIGHT MINIMUM kg 55 65 80 95 110 IN FLIGHT MAXIMUM kg 75 85 100 115 130 GLIDER WEIGHT kg 44 4 65 4 85 5 15 5 6 CERTIFICATION EN LTF B B B B B 10 2 MATERIALS DE
2. The wing has to be inflated in the same way as in normal flight 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT Although the IKUMA 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 any form of piloting that is different to normal flight To learn safely how to master acrobatic maneuvers you should attend lessons which are carried out and supervised by qualified instructor over water Extreme maneuvers take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 59 Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight If you do practice extreme maneuvers we recommend that you submit your wing to a line revision every six months 7 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 with soft damp cloth If your wing gets wet with salty 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 sandy area try to avoid the sand from entering through the cell openings of the leading edge If sand is inside the wing remove it before folding If it gets wet of sea water you should subm
3. MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 16 10 8 ARRANGEMENT ARRANGEMENT 17 10 4 LINE PLAN 18 10 5 LENGTHS IKUMA 21 19 10 6 LENGTHS IKUMA 23 19 10 7 LENGTHS IKUMA 25 20 10 8 LENGTHS IKUMA 27 20 10 9 LENGTHS IKUMA 29 21 10 10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST 22 TC 1 1 WHO IT DESIGNED FOR The IKUMA has been designed for those pilots who want to improve their flying skills This glider opens the door to the world of cross country for those pilots seeking to improve their performance without compromising safety The IKUMA has completely new design compared with all the other Niviuk gliders new concept designed for those pilots who want new category glider to practice Cross Country without thinking in nothing else than enjoying It has very good passive safety and easy piloting Sportier than standard EN glider and less demanding than an EN but with its same high performance The IKUMA has a better gliding Its aspect ratio has been increased and its profile has been designed to become faster glider It has less air resistance due to his new and optimized suspension line structure All these improvements in the new IKUMA have been made with the latest materials and the best innovation technologies based on the competition gliders to provide the best performance to our pilots 1 2 CERTIFICATION The IKUMA has successfully achieved the European EN LTF certification This test was carried out in the Swiss Air Turquoise labora
4. it situates itself into the centre of the thermal or it follows the ascendant air flow Its air entrances have been replaced so the application of the RAM Air Intake turns the leading edge in a powerful and key element to its performance While flying the IKUMA the pilot feels that can reach his full potential If you already are a Niviuk pilot the improvements of the IKUMA will surprise you If this is the first time you pilot one Niviuk glider just enjoy it 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The IKUMA has all the technological innovations as used on other Niviuk gliders Furthermore it is full of small details destined to enhance the pilots comfort and to improve the performance of the SLE RAM DRS TNT and 3 line profile The use of the SLE Structured Leading Edge allows reinforcement of the leading edge preventing any deformation during turbulence The airflow is also vastly improved over the entire front span of the glider See http niviuk com technology asp id JNKPKPN4 The RAM AIR INTAKE technology presents an internal positioning for the air entrance to allow an optimal maintenance of the internal pressure as well as an improving of the laminar flow on intrados What s the result Gaining turbulent air absorption in the leading edge more consistent at every speed better performance while assuring maximum security See http www niviuk com technology asp id JNKQKNP4 DRS The trailing edge has been reinforced with small
5. lines when you reach this point continue pulling until you reach 10096 and then hold The glider will first fall behind you and then situate itself above you rocking slightly depending on how the maneuver was carried out When you start to provoke a stall be positive and do not doubt an instant Do not release the brake lines when half way through the maneuver 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 quit 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 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 maneuvers are the sa
6. moderate descent technique achieving about 3 or 4 m s and a reduction in ground speed of between 3 and 5 km h Effective piloting then becomes limited 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 activate big ears take the outer line 3A2 on each A risers and simultaneously smoothly pull them outward and downward The wingtips will 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 We recommend that you re inflate asymmetrically not to alter the angle of incidence more so if you are flying near the ground or flying in turbulence 5 2 3B2 TECHNIQUE On the new generation paragliders the application of big ears can create a high degree of trailing turbulence which in turn creates a significant loss of airspeed When big ears are applied to high aspect ratio wings the ears tend to flap which also adds to the amount of unwanted turbulence This new rapid descent technique was first discovered by our Niviuk team Pilots in 2009 while flying a competition prototype wing which because of its line plan and high aspect ratio would not allow big ears to be applied In fact big ears on wings with a profile of 2 lines can often prove difficult For all these reasons we advise the use of the 3B2 line descent tec
7. this most paragliding schools have this sort of equipment 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND Once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind conditions are favorable inflate your IKUMA as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behavior The IKUMA inflates easily and smoothly An excess of energy is not necessary and the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness when you move forward 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 IKUMA 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 adapt to the pilot s flying style Nevertheless we recommend that you fly for a while with these set at the original length This will allow you to become accustomed to the IKUMA and its unique flying behavior 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 ensure that this adjustment does not slow down the glider without any pilot input Both brake lines should be symmetrical and measur
8. 6310 6671 8 6544 6505 6587 6962 9 6273 6238 6358 6720 9 6550 6513 6637 7013 10 6013 5943 5970 6678 10 6279 6206 6249 6971 11 5827 5815 5846 11 6085 6073 6120 RISERS LENGHT m m RISERS LENGHT m m A B B B B C 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 360 380 400 480 ACCELERATED 360 380 400 480 ACCELERATED NIVIUK 10 9 LENGTHS IKUMA 29 LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 7386 7286 7409 7500 8266 2 7256 7157 7235 7337 7767 3 7205 7110 7197 7297 7515 4 7245 7156 7310 7395 7559 5 7147 7072 7169 7272 7422 6 7015 6953 7017 7123 7293 7 6923 6875 6933 7296 8 6875 6834 6919 7310 9 6881 6843 6972 7365 10 6612 6536 6566 7323 11 6410 6397 6431 RISERS LENGHT m m A B B 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 360 380 400 480 AGCELERATED 21 22 10 10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST IKUMA 21 para test com paragliding bu air turquoise Air Turquaise 5A Rte du Pr au Comte B CH 1844 Villeneuve lel 412 965 6565 mobile 4179 202 52 30 infoBpara test com TC NIVIUK Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 8 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Ikuma 21 Serial number Ikuma 1 21 PG 0962 2015 13 11 2015 Configuration during flight tests IKUMA 23 para test com Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte B CH 1844 Villeneuve AS tel 21 965 65 65 mobile 79 202 52 30 pa
9. E PLAN NIVIUK 10 5 LENGTHS IKUMA 21 LINES HEIGHT m m 10 6 LENGTHS IKUMA 23 LINES HEIGHT m m A B D br A B D br 1 6213 6127 6233 6304 6972 1 6517 6427 6538 6614 7308 2 6097 6012 6080 6161 6545 2 6397 6309 6379 6466 6862 3 6048 5966 6044 6123 6326 3 6355 6270 6350 6435 6635 4 6077 6001 6136 6203 6361 4 6388 6308 6448 6519 6672 5 5991 5927 6011 6097 6241 5 6298 6231 6319 6409 6548 6 5877 5824 5881 5971 6129 6 6180 6124 6183 6277 6431 7 5797 5756 5808 6130 74 6096 6054 6107 6433 8 5755 5721 5796 6142 8 6053 6017 6094 6445 9 5760 5728 5841 6186 9 6058 6024 6141 6492 10 5535 5471 5496 6145 10 5821 5754 5780 6450 11 5364 5353 5381 11 5642 5630 5660 RISERS LENGHT m m RISERS LENGHT m m A B B B B C 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 360 380 400 480 ACCELERATED 360 380 400 480 ACCELERATED TK 19 20 10 7 LENGTHS IKUMA 25 LINES HEIGHT m m 10 8 LENGTHS IKUMA 27 LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br A B C D br 1 6750 6657 6771 6856 7558 1 7039 6943 7062 7146 7880 2 6627 6536 6608 6704 7098 2 6913 6819 6893 6989 7403 3 6577 6490 6571 6665 6865 3 6863 6772 6856 6950 7161 4 6612 6529 6673 6753 6904 4 6900 6815 6962 7042 7202 5 6520 6451 6541 6640 6776 5 6805 6733 6827 6924 7070 6 6398 6341 6401 6503 6656 6 6679 6619 6681 6782 6946 L 6312 6268 6323 6658 4 6590 6544 6600 6948 8 6267 6230
10. MA has been designed to fly stable through its entire speed range It is useful to accelerate when flying in strong winds or in extreme descending air When you accelerate the wing the profile becomes more sensitive to possible turbulence and closer to a possible frontal collapse If you feel a pressure loss you should release the pressure on the accelerator and pull slightly on the brake lines to increase the angle of incidence Remember that you have to 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 NIVIUK movements and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantiv adjusting the pressure applied to the brake lines This balance is considered to be active piloting The IKUMA risers have been designed without anv adjustable removable or variable device to prevent and incorrect use of the accelerator svstem 4 4 FLVING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for anv reason at all vou cannot use the brake lines of vour IKUMA you will have to pilot the wing using the C risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing The C lines steer easily because they are not under pressure however you have to be careful not to over handle them causing a stall or negative turn To land you have to let the wing fly at full speed and before reaching the ground you will have to pull symmetricall
11. SCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE 9017 E25 PORCHER IND FRANCE MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE N20DMF DOMINICO TEX CO KOREA COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECNI SANGLES FRANCE RIBS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND FRANCE THREAD N F 66 YOUNG CHANG T amp C LTD DIAGONALS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND FRANCE MAILLONS 3 5 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA LOOPS LKI 10 KOLON IND KOREA PULLEYS 1D018041 RONSTAN AUSTRALIA REINFORCEMENT LOOPS W 420 D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REIFORCEMENT MYLAR D P GERMANY REINFORCEMENT RIBS LTN 0 8 STICK SPORTWARE CO CHINA THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DC 040 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 060 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES DC 060 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES A 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES A 8000 U 130 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES A 8000 U 190 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN A 8000 U 70 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN A 8000 U 230 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN A 8000 U 360 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN BREAK TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY 16 10 3 RISERS ARRANGEMENT A B B 3A1 382 381 3A2 3C1 3C2 stab 18 10 4 LIN
12. USER S MANUAL IKUMA K Without shortcuts WELCOME We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for the confidence that you have placed in NIVIUK Glider We would like to share with you the commitment the passion and emotions of the Niviuk design team which have resulted in the creation of the new IKUMA Niviuk are very proud of this new glider a glider carefully designed to bring you maximum pleasure whilst allowing you learn and progress We are confident that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon understand the meaning of our slogan The importance of small details This is the user s manual that we recommend you to read in detail The NIVIUK Gliders Team NIVIUK GLIDERS amp AIR GAMES SL C DEL TER 6 NAVE D 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 IKUMA This manual offers all the necessarv information that will familiarize vou with the main characteristics of vour new paraglider Although this manual informs vou about vour glider it does not offer the instruction requirements necessary for you to be able to pilot this type of wing Flying instruction can only be taught at paragliding school recognized by the Flying Federation of your country Nevertheless we remind you that it is important that you carefully read all the contents of the manual for your new IKUMA Sever
13. at clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check and inflate the IKUMA We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervises the entire procedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt 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 position the wing as if you were to inflate it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines making sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons which attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A B B and C risers the brake lines and the corresponding risers Make sure that there are no ties or knots 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS Correctly place the 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 IKUMA has been certified on EN B with a harness according to the following rules 2 DV LuftGerPV 81 Nr 7 c LTF NIVIUK e European Standard EN1651 e European Standard EN12491 This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the market even the ones that use cocoon We strongly recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according th
14. e injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment WELCOME USER S MANUAL 1 CHARACTERISTICS 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 1 2 CERTIFICATION 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOR 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 2 2 PROCEDURE 2 3 ASSEMBLY TO THE HARNESS 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR DIDI O O O D A A AR HR HR N N 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 3 2 PREPARATION 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST SIS NIN NI NIN 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF 3 6 LANDING 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 IN FLIGHT 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR OL d d 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 10 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 10 5 LOSING HEIGHT 11 5 1 EARS 11 5 2 4B2 TECHNIQUE 11 5 3 B LINE STALL 11 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE 12 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 12 6 SPECIAL METHODS 12 6 1 TOWING 12 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 12 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 7 1 MAINTENANCE 13 7 2 STORAGE 13 7 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 13 7 4 REPAIRS 13 8 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 13 9 GUARANTEE 13 10 TECHNICAL DATA 15 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA 15 10 2
15. e the same length The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or bowline knot When changing the brakes length it is necessary to check that they do not act when the accelerator is used When we accelerate the glider rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates We must check that the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length in acceleration 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that the first flight with your IKUMA is made on a smooth slope a school slope or in your usual flying area 3 2 PREPARATION Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your equipment 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Draw out a flight plan before take off in order to avoid possible flight errors 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST Once you are ready but before you take off carry out another equipment inspection Ensure correct installation of all equipment and that all lines are free of hindrances or knots Check that the weather conditions are suited for your flying skills 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing chapter 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND The IKUMA inflates easily and does not require excessive energy It does not tend to over take you so the wing inflation phase is carried out without anguish These take off characteristics provide a perfect control phase and enough time for the pilot to decide whether to accel
16. e values used during certification This varies according to the size of the chosen harness Small 44 cm Medium 45 cm Large 46 cm Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider distance which is too wide between the karabiners may provide more feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider distance which is too narrow between the karabiners would provide less feedback but also increase any risk of developing twist in during large collapse Any change made to these specifications may affect the wing s performance and reactions This would therefore effect the glider s configuration and would not conform to the homologation 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the IKUMA 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 is fit by yourself before flight Most harnesses are equipped with 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 accelerator lines for correct use This will vary according to the length of the pilot s legs We recommend that you try the correct fitting of the acceleration system on equipment designed to do
17. erate and take off Whenever the wind speed allows it we recommend a reverse launch technique this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual check of the wing The IKUMA is especially easy to control in this position in strong winds However wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km h are considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any thought of flight Preparation and positioning of the wing on the take off is especially important Choose location which is appropriate for the direction of the wind Position the paraglider as if it were part of a large circle taking into account the shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING The IKUMA 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 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS The IKUMA has a complex leading and trailing edge manufactured using a variety of different materials For that reason the use of a correct folding method is very important for extending the useful life of your paraglider It should be folded like an accordion with the leading edge reinforcements flat and the nylon sticks positioned one upon the other This method will ensure that the profile remains in good shape without altering its form or its performance The wing should then be folded in
18. erge it into fresh water and let it dry far away from the sun 7 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 If the flying gear is stored with organic material such as leaves or insects inside the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage 7 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS You should ensure your IKUMA is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair shop every 100 hours of use or every 24 months whichever happens first This is the only way to guarantee that your IKUMA will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling the homologation certificate results 7 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop found in the repair kit so long as no stitches are involved in the tear Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialized 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 practicing it Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot even death
19. hnique This technique ensures a rapid descent is achieved whilst forward wing speed is maintained and so the risk of a deep stall is eliminated HOW Locate the 3B2 on your risers and as you would when applying big ears simply pull down firmly and smoothly until you see both wingtips drop back slightly The forward speed of the glider speed will then reduce slightly quickly stabilize and then increase You will then experience a fall rate of around 5 6m s Controlled turning of the wing can easily be maintained by weight shifting the harness exactly the same as you would with big ears We recommend the application of the speed bar whilst using this technique To exit the maneuver release the lines as you would with big ears control the pitch and the wing will quickly adopt normal flight This new technique allows a comfortable and controllable rapid descent without the risk of experiencing a cravat or deep stall We advise you to first try this technique in smooth conditions with sufficient altitude above appropriate terrain 5 8 B LINE STALL When you carry out this maneuver the wing stops flying it loses all horizontal speed and you are not in control of the paraglider The air circulation over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters into a situation similar to parachuting 12 To carry out this maneuver you have to take the and B risers below the maillons symmetrically pull both of them down appr
20. icate procedure The lines are semi automatically manufactured and all the sewing is finished under the supervision of our specialists The jigsaw puzzle of the assembly process is made easier using this method We minimize the processes while making the quality control more efficient All the different parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict conditions induced by the automation of the whole process It is strongly recommended that all lines are thoroughly checked by the pilot prior to every flight and ultimately checked by a service centre or Niviuk dealer after every 100 hours of flight We should not forget that we are using materials with great performance but that they need a rigorous check before every flight All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final assembly has concluded Each wing is then individually inflated for the last visual revision Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservation instructions recommended for the advanced materials NIVIUK Gliders are made of first class materials as demanded by the performance durability and homologation requirements of the present day market Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this manual 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing schooling slope or a fl
21. l 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 maneuver and NIVIUK know how to carrv out the exit methods To exit this maneuver you must progressivelv release the inside brake and also momentarily apply outside brake Whilst doing this you must also lean your bodyweight towards the outside This exit maneuver has to be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feel the pressure and speed changes at the same time The after effect of the exit maneuver is that the glider will rock briefly with lateral surge depending on how the maneuver has been carried out Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation 5 5 SLOW TECHNIQUE Using this technique do not hurry to descend we will fly normally without forcing neither the material nor the pilot It means looking for descending air areas and turn as it was a thermal in order to descend We have to avoid danger areas when looking for descent zones Safety is the most important thing 6 1 TOWING The IKUMA does not experience any problem whilst being towed Only qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out this operation
22. lines immediately to recover optimum flight speed Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behavior of the IKUMA Certain circumstances however may provoke this configuration such as trying to turn when the wing is flying at very low speed while heavily 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 happen the feeling would be that the wing would not be advancing you would feel a kind 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 IKUMA 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 maneuvers and in turbulent conditions To provoke a deep stall you have to take the wing to minimum flight speed by symmetrically pulling the brake
23. me 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 10 reaches the stabilizer that is trapped between the other lines This line has a different color and belongs to the external lines of the Criser 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 careful when attempting to undo tangle if you are flying near mountainside or near to other paragliders you may lose control of the flying course and a collision may occur Over handling 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 remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The IKUMA 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 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR The profile of the IKU
24. ox 20 30 cms and then hold this position The initial phase is quite physical hard resistance which means that you will have to pull strongly until the profile of the wing is deformed when this happens the required force will then significantly reduce To maintain this maneuver you must continue to hold the B and B lines in the pulled down position The wing will then become deformed horizontal speed drops to 0 km h and vertical speed increases to 6 to 8 m s depending on the conditions and how the maneuver has been performed To exit the maneuver simultaneously release both risers the wing will then slightly surge forward and then automatically return to normal flight It is better to let go of the lines quickly rather than slowly This is an easy maneuver but you must remember that the wing stops flying it loses all horizontal movement and its reactions are very different compared to normal flight 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE This is a more effective way for rapidly losing height You have to know that the wing can gain a lot of vertical speed and rotation speed G force This can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness blackouts These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this maneuver gradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases and you will learn to fully appreciate and understand the maneuver Always practice this maneuver when flying at high altitude To start the maneuver first lean your bodyweight and pul
25. ragliding by air turquoise infoBpara test com Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 8 926 1 2006 PG 0963 2015 Date of issue DMY 13 11 2015 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Ikuma 23 Serial number Toniuk 1 23 Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 75 Range of speed svstem cm 12 2 Minimum weight in flight kg 55 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Glider s weight kg 4 4 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 25 Projected area m2 17 83 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness tvpe ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Sup Air Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Altiplume Person or company having presented the M glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 43 Distance between risers cm 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A 0 NIVIUK Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 85 Range of speed svstem cm 12 2 Minimum weight in flight kg 65 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Glider s weight kg 4 6 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 To
26. ressure 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 IKUMA 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 to maintain a straight course if necessary slightly slow down the same side 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 100 Do this with a firm movement You may have to repeat this operation to provoke the re opening Take care not to over brake on the side that is still flying turn control and when the collapse has been solved remember to let the wing recover its flying speed Symmetric collapse In normal flying conditions the design of the IKUMA 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
27. ribs that make this part flatter in order to spread the pressure out evenly It means better air flow and less drag on this important part of the glider The addition of these ribs gives exceptional handling better and more efficient when turning and more control and precision TNT It is a technical revolution It underlines building the internal structure of the glider with Nitinol to make the profile more uniform and the glider lighter for better flight performance Moreover the Nitinol is resistant to deformations hot temperatures and breaks as well as more resistant to the glider folding process SLT Its powerful profile a detailed internal architecture structure and the use of high tech strength materials make possible a significant reduction of the total length of suspension lines in order to reduce the parasite resistance and the weight of the glider to gain efficiency Not a single millimeter of error is possible in the manufacturing process from Olivier s computer to the cutting of the fabric An automatic process controlled by a laser cutting program cuts each of the sections that compose the different parts of the wing This program not only cuts the pieces of fabric but it also paints the guideline marks that will aid the assembly it also numbers the separate pieces of material All this is carried out before human handling of the pieces begins So we eliminate possible and understandable errors that may occur during this del
28. risers cm 44 Accessories Range of speed system cm 12 5 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 25 Inspections whichever happens first every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Warning Before use refer to user s manual Person or company having presented the glider for testing Olivier Nef 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 27 para test com Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte B CH 1844 Villeneuve AS tel 21 965 65 65 mobile 79 202 52 30 paragliding by air turquoise infoBpara test com Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 amp 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY PG 0964 2015 13 11 2015 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Ikuma 27 Serial number Toniuk 1 27 Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 115 Minimum weight in flight kg 95 Glider s weight kg 5 2 Number of risers 3 Projected area m2 22 44 Harness used for testing max weight Harness tvpe ABS Harness brand Niviuk Harness model Hamak L Harness to risers distance cm 43 Distance between risers cm 46 Accessories Range of speed svstem cm 12 5 Speed range
29. tal speed range with accessories km h 25 Projected area m2 19 53 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Niviuk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Hamak M Person or company having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 44 Distance between risers cm 44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A A AT 0 IKUMA 25 para test com paragliding by air turquoise Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte B CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 412 965 6565 mobile 4179 202 52 30 infoBpara test com TC NIVIUK Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 8 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY PG 0960 2015 13 11 2015 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Ikuma 25 Serial number Toniuk 6 25 Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 100 Minimum weight in flight kg 80 Glider s weight kg 4 8 Number of risers 3 Projected area m2 20 75 Harness used for testing max weight Harness tvpe ABS Harness brand Niviuk Harness model L Harness to risers distance cm 42 Distance between
30. three parts The wing does not have to be tightly folded if you do so it may damage the material and or the lines 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE NIVIUK The IKUMA has an excellent profile to withstand the verv different aero logical conditions so allowing the best possible piloting and stability It reacts admirably in passive flight thus offering a high level of safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is the ultimate safety factor We recommend active piloting making the necessary fine adjustments to keep the wing in control He she should stop braking to allow it to fly at the required wing speed after 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 maneuvers be carried out under the supervision of a competent school Asymmetric collapse In spite of the stability of the profile of the IKUMA 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 loss of p
31. tories in Switzerland All the commercially available sizes passed every required test with excellent results and the IKUMA received EN LTF certification for all sizes The IKUMA passed the essential load test of 8g without experiencing any problems NIVIUK We recommend paving special attention on the flight test report made bv the certification laboratorv and speciallv attention to the test pilot comments Point 25 on the flight test report On the flight test report there is all necessarv information to know how the new paraglider will react on each maneuver tested It is important to take into account that each size can have a different reaction on the same maneuver Furthermore the same size on maximum load o minimum load can experiment a different behavior Check the certification results and figures on the last pages of this manual or at www niviuk com 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAIVOR With progressive predictable and efficient handling the IKUMA effectivelv reads the air mass seeking out and coring thermals with efficiencv and ease The IKUMA remains agile light and predictable in all conditions of flight and behaves impeccably during turbulence The IKUMA was designed with the latest innovations in materials and technologies and that aspect provides the glider with better performance in all phases of flight With an aspect ratio of 5 7 it is a 3 liner profile that provides clear and useful information to the pilot
32. uk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model L Person or company having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 43 Distance between risers cm 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A A A 10 NIVIUK The importance of small details niviuk com TK NIVIUK
33. using brakes km h 14 Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 25 Inspections whichever happens first every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Warning Before use refer to user s manual Person or company having presented the glider for testing None 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BIIBJJAJJAJJAJJAJJAJJATJAJJAJJO K 23 IKUMA 29 para test com Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte B CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 412 965 6565 mobile 4179 202 52 30 paragliding by air turquoise infoBpara test com TC NIVIUK Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 8 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY PG 0965 2015 13 11 2015 24 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Ikuma 29 Serial number Toniuk 1 29 Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 130 Range of speed svstem cm 12 5 Minimum weight in flight kg 110 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Glider s weight kg 5 7 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 25 Projected area m2 24 56 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 130 flying hours Harness brand Nivi
34. y on both the C risers This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines so you will land at 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 knot before take off immediately stop running and do not take off If you have taken off with knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the opposite side of the knot and apply the brake line on that side too You can gently try 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 undoes Be very careful when trying to remove knot When there are knots in the lines or when they are tangled do not pull too hard on the brake lines because there is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated Before trying to remove knot make sure there are pilots flying nearby and never try these maneuvers near the mountainside If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing place The knowledge of the different descent techniques is an important resource to use in certain situations The most adequate descent method will depend on the particular situation We recommend that you learn to use these maneuvers under the tuition of a competent school 5 1 EARS Big ears is a

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