USER`S MANUAL ICEPEAK 6
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1. ra 23 The importance of small details niviuk com FAX NIVIUK2. ra 22 ICEPEAK 6 24 ICEPEAK 6 26 para test com paragliding by air turquoise Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 421 9656565 mobile 41 79 202 52 30 info lpara test com AIR TURQUOISE SA certified by BUREAU VERITAS Certification Class D In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY FAC NIVIUK PG 0510 2011 22 03 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Icepeak 6 24 Model Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 115 Minimum weight in flight kg 95 Glider s weight kg 74 Number of risers 2 Projected area m2 21 Harness used for testing max weight Harness type ABS Harness brand iviuk Gliders Harness model Hamak L Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 Accessories Range of speed system cm 15 Speed range using brakes km h 13 Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 32 Inspections whichever happens first every 24 months or every 100 flights 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
3. 0 para test com paragliding by air turquoise Air Turquoise SA du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 4121 9656565 mobile 41 79 202 5230 info lpara test com AIR TURQUOISE SA certified by BUREAU VERITAS Certification Class D In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY 14 NIVIUK PG 0551 2012 31 05 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Serial number Icepeak 6 26 Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 125 Range of speed system cm 15 Minimum weight in flight kg 105 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Glider s weight kg 6 1 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 2 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 Projected area m2 22 22 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 Gliders Harness model Gingo2L Person or company having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0
4. B 0 para test com paragliding by air turquoise Air Turquoise SA du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 4121 9656565 mobile 41 79 202 5230 info lpara test com AIR TURQUOISE SA certified by BUREAU VERITAS Certification Class D In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY FAC NIVIUK PG 0550 2012 09 04 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Serial number Icepeak 6 23 Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 105 Range of speed system cm 15 Minimum weight in flight kg 85 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Glider s weight kg 5 9 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 2 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 Projected area m2 19 66 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flights Standard Harness brand Sup Air Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Access Person or company having presented the glider for testing Olivier Nef Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0
5. 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 and a better performance while assuring maximum security See http www niviuk com technology asp id JNKQKNP4 The new generation profile of the ICEPEAK 6 has been conceived to efficiently distribute the total load across the two rows of lines The chosen materials and line dimensions have minimum air resistance while respecting the security and maximum load efficiency The line plan on the ICEPEAK 6 has a total of 196 unsheathed lines which are slightly more exposed to the normal rigours and wear of our sport 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 the first 30 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 The fabrics used in the construction of the ICEPEAK 6 have been carefully selected for their lightweight UV standards and resilient properties when used during normal conditions Not a single millimetre 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 pie
6. looking for descent zones Safety is the most important thing 6 1 TOWING The ICEPEAK 6 does not experience any problem when 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 6 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme situations it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic flight and we DO NOT recommend continued use in this type of flight Acrobatic flight is the youngest discipline in free flight We consider acrobatic flight to be any form of piloting that is different to normal flight To learn safely how to master acrobatic manoeuvres you should attend lessons which are carried out by a qualified instructor and over water Extreme manoeuvres 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 manoeuvres we recommend that you submit your wing to a line revision every six months The ICEPEAK 6 has been equipped with the latest technologies SLE and RAM AIR INTAKE in the leading edge SLE in the intrados and DRS in the trailing edge In order to guarantee the correct preservation of the glider and to keep it in perfect flying condition we recommend using always an appropriate folding method The ICEPEAK 6 is delivered with the N Kare bag It is an easy folding bag tha
7. set taking in consideration these factors Only qualified professionals should realize it Do not modify the wing considering the calibration required for other pilots before being sure that it is reallv necessarv for us 8 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged vou can temporarilv repair it bv using the rip stop that you ll find in the repair kit so long as no stitches are involved in the tear Anv other tvpe of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or bv qualified personnel Do not accept a home repair It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport where safetv depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment can cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for anv act or accident that mav be the result of practicing this sport You must not use this eguipment if you are not trained Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properly gualified as a flight instructor The entire eguipment and components are covered by a 2 year guarantee for any manufacture fault The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials 16 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA ICEPEAK 6 19 21 23 24 26 CELLS NUMBER 75 75 75 75 75 CLOSED 8 8 8 8 8 BOX 25 25 25 25 25 FLAT AREA M2 19 21 23 24 5 26 SPAM M 11 45 12 4 12 6 13 13 39 ASPECT RATIO 6 9 6 9 6 9 6 9 6 9 P
8. the shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist in a trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING The ICEPEAK 6 lands excellentiv it transforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot s demand allowing an enormous margin of error Vou will not have to wrap the brake lines around vour hand to get greater braking efficiencv 4 1 FLVING IN TURBULENCE The ICEPEAK 6 s profile withstands different turbulent conditions thus allowing the best piloting and stabilitv It reacts admirablv in passive flight thus offering a high level of safetv in turbulent conditions Nonetheless the pilot alwavs has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions The pilot is the ultimate safetv factor We recommend active piloting making the necessarv fine adjustments to keep the wing in control He she should stop braking to allow it to fly at the required wing speed after a correction is made Do not maintain anv correction for longer than necessarv 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 reguired speed 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS We recommend paying special attention on the flight test report made by the certification laboratory and specially attention to the test pilot comments Point 25 on the flight test report On the flight test report there is all necessary information to know how the new glider will react on each manoeuvr
9. with organic material such as leaves or insects inside the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS We strongly recommend that all actions on the glider were advised for professionals Always check all the flying eguipment before every flight In spite of providing much more benefits to the pilots 2 liner gliders need more care and control of the calibration The ICEPEAK 6 unsheathed lines resistance is guaranteed under 150 hours The resistance to the UV is one of the highest With a 2 liner glider every little variation on the calibration of the lines has a directly effect on the performance of the wing NIVIUK We recommend checking the lines calibration after the first 30 hours of flight This examination must be taken apart from the regular checking everv 100 hours of use or everv two vears whichever happens first Whv is it necessarv2 Thanks to the experience acquired with the 2 liner gliders on the previous seasons and to the incessant control task of our R amp D team over the Team gliders we are capable now of predicting how to take appropriatelv care of this kind of lines to assure the best performance of the profile Following the controls recommended the glider will keep its original features for longer The conditions of the flight zone the climate area temperature humiditv wing load cause a different impact over the wing That s why the calibration would be
10. 0 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 8000 080 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 16140 070 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 12240 115 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 16330 145 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 12240 115 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 16330 145 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 16560 240 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 12950 405 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN BREAK TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN THREAD Serafil 60 AMAN GERMANY RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN FRANCE COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECNI SANGLES FRANCE THREAD N F 66 YOUNG CHANG T amp C LTD MAILLONS MRDIO3 5 812 PEGUET FRANCE PULLEYS 224 HARKEN USA rk 17 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT ICEPEAK 6 no mim A 18 AIVIUK 11 4 LINE PLAN ICEPEAK 6 19 ri 20 11 5 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 6 21 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 6 21 IN G a O DY A a fa fa Jr QIN fa NIVIUK 6 666 6 544 6 514 6 590 6 466 6 346 6 306 6 354 6 156 6 058 6 005 6 020 5 908 500 385 LINES HEIGHT m m 6 631 6 507 6 478 6 557 6 432 6 315 6 278 6 333 6 633 6 486 6 459 6 575 6 433 6 302 6 276 6 369 6 140 6 051 6 010 6 034 5 943 6 777 6 647 6 617 6 714 6 564 6 439 6 404 6 472 RISERS LENGHT m m A 500 452 B 500 475 500 500 br 7 381 6 988 6 842 6 792 6 645 6 627 6 769 6 596 6 565 6 643 STANDARD ACCELERATED 11 6 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 6 23 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 6 23 j IN Jo t JA jo mn a a ja fu ua O N a o 7
11. 000 6 865 6 823 6 866 6 764 6 657 6 614 6 648 6 434 6 354 6 304 6 326 6 200 500 350 LINES HEIGHT m m 6 968 6 832 6 790 6 836 6 734 6 629 6 589 6 631 6 976 6 812 6 770 6 843 6 732 6 618 6 589 6 666 6 423 6 353 6 316 6 347 6 244 7 127 6 982 6 931 6 990 6 870 6 760 6 722 6 775 RISERS LENGHT m m A 500 428 B 500 462 500 500 br 7 724 7 349 7 208 7 158 7 005 6 974 7 124 6 944 6 912 6 994 STANDARD ACCELERATED 11 7 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 6 24 11 8 LENGTHS ICEPEAK 6 26 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 6 24 NIVIUK ICEPEAK 6 26 LINES HEIGHT m m LINES HEIGHT m m A B D br A B D br 1 7 248 7 215 7 223 7 379 8 036 1 7 460 7 426 7 429 7 590 8 280 2 7 109 7 075 7 055 7 230 7 613 2 7 328 7 292 7 269 7 448 7 844 3 7 067 7 033 7 012 7 178 7 457 3 7 298 7 263 7 243 7 418 7 684 4 7 112 7 081 7 088 7 240 7 406 4 7 385 7 354 7 375 7 529 7 596 5 7 008 6 977 6 975 TAAT 7 249 5 7 251 7 219 7 221 7 367 7 435 6 6 897 6 869 6 858 7 004 7 231 6 7 119 7 090 7 077 7 229 7 417 7 6 854 6 828 6 828 6 965 7 385 7 076 7 049 7 048 7 191 7 577 8 6 889 6 872 6 908 7 020 7 201 8 7 130 7 113 7 154 7 268 7 389 9 6 668 6 657 7 168 9 6 913 6 888 7 356 10 6 586 6 585 7 253 10 6 804 6 790 7 444 11 6 534 6 547 11 6 744 6 744 12 6 556 6 578 12 6 760 6 770 13 6 426 6 471 13 6 634 6 666 RISERS LENGHT m m RISERS LENGHT m m A 500 500 500 500 STANDARD 500 500 500 500 STANDARD 350 428 462
12. 500 ACCELERATED 350 428 462 500 ACCELERATED ra 11 9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST ICEPEAK 6 21 ICEPEAK 6 23 para test com paragliding by air turquoise Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 421 9656565 mobile 41 79 202 52 30 info lpara test com AIR TURQUOISE SA certified by BUREAU VERITAS Certification Class D In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY FAC NIVIUK PG 0588 2012 19 06 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Icepeak 6 21 Model Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 90 Minimum weight in flight kg 70 Glider s weight kg 54 Number of risers 2 Projected area m2 17 Harness used for testing max weight Harness type ABS Harness brand iviuk Gliders Harness model Hamak M Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 Accessories Range of speed system cm 12 Speed range using brakes km h 14 Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
13. LIGHT 13 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 6 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 13 2 2 PROCEDURE 6 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS 6 8 1 MAINTENANCE 13 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 6 8 2 STORAGE 14 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR 7 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 14 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION 8 4 REPAIRS 14 ON THE GROUND 7 9 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 14 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 7 10 GUARANTEE 15 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 8 11 TECHNICAL DATA 16 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 8 11 1 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 16 3 2 PREPARATION 8 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 17 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 8 11 3 RISERS ARRANGEMENT 18 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 8 11 4 LINE PLAN 19 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND 11 5 LENGHTS ICEPEAK 6 21 20 TAKE OFF 8 11 6 LENGHTS ICEPEAK 6 23 20 3 6 LANDING 8 11 7 LENGHTS ICEPEAK 6 24 21 4 IN FLIGHT 8 11 8 LENGHTS ICEPEAK 6 26 21 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 8 11 9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST 22 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 9 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 10 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 10 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 11 ra 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR The ICEPEAK 6 is aimed for those experienced pilots with a good level of flying skills It has been conceived for competition therefore its capacity to fly kilometre after kilometre with an intensive pace has been proved Its strengths are its glide its excellent rapid ascent in thermals and its speed when flying Moreover it provides to the pilot a perfect transmission of the air flow and an incomparable security
14. ROJECTED AREA M2 16 19 17 95 19 66 20 94 22 22 SPAM 9 21 9 68 10 13 10 45 10 77 ASPECT RATIO 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM 2 04 2 14 2 24 2 31 2 38 MINIMUM 0 43 0 45 0 48 0 5 0 51 AVERAGE 1 65 1 69 1 82 1 88 1 94 LINES TOTAL METERS M 172 182 191 197 203 HEIGHT M 6 75 7 1 7 43 7 68 7 9 NUMBER 196 196 196 196 196 MAIN 31 11 11 SIN 34 44 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 RISERS NUMBER 2 A B A B A B A B A B TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO ACCELERATOR m m 115 115 150 150 150 TOTAL WEIGHT MINIMUM KG 60 70 85 95 105 IN FLIGHT MAXIMUM KG 80 90 105 115 125 GLIDER WEIGHT KG 5 1 5 5 5 8 6 3 6 7 CERTIFICATION EN LTF EN 926 1 D D D D NIVIUK 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E77 NCV FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE N 20 DMF 36 DOMINICO TEX CO PROFILES SKYTEX 40 9017 E29A NCV FRANCE DIAGONALS SKYTEX 40 9017 E29A NCV FRANCE LOOPS LKI 10 KOLON IND KOREA REIFORCEMENT LOOPS SOFT DACRON D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REIFORCEMENT MYLAR 20 D P GERMANY RIBS REIFORCEMNET MYLON STICK SPORTWARE CO CHINA THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DC 040 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 8000 045 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 8000 060 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 040 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 8000 045 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 8000 06
15. USER S MANUAL ICEPEAK 6 K Set your new challenges WELCOME We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for the confidence that you have placed in a 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 ICEPEAK 6 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 really proud of what we have achieved with the IP6 With this glider we have applied all our years of knowledge in research design and technology to create a wing for the new mandatory rules in world class competitions With its new profile the ICEPEAK 6 was born to high competition Challenges but at the same time to cross the world in the greatest XC flights Once again our R D have been able to reduce the aspect ratio keeping the same performance of our open class gliders This is the new glider for the new era It offers maximum efficiency and compromise 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 8 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
16. ces 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 delicate 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 All NIVIUK gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final ra 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 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS The ICEPEAK 6 is delivered to its owner together with a series of components that although not fundamental do take an im
17. d the wing is stable due to the RAM air intake The accelerator pulley of ICEPEAK 6 works gradually and lets you enjoy real acceleration without losing L D in the first part of the accelerator The wing is homogeneous fast and capable to fly as far as you dreamed possible The second part of the accelerator is very accessible and pleasure to use The glider keeps its excellent glide angle throughout a full days flying in all conditions If you already are a Niviuk pilot the improvements of this glider will surprise you If this is the first time you pilot one of our gliders just enjoy it 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The ICEPEAK 6has 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 STE and RAM AIR INTAKE systems 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 STE structured Trailing edge optimizes the profile without any distortion resulting in less resistance and improved performance See http www niviuk com technology asp id JNKPNQLO The RAM AIR INTAKE technology presents and internal situation for the air entrance to allows an optimal maintenance of the internal pressure as well as
18. e descent technique 2C3 on the ICEPEAK 6 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 2C3 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 manoeuvre release the lines as you would with big ears control the pitch and the wing will quickly adopt NIVIUK normal flight This new technique allows a comfortable and controllable rapid descent without the risk of experiencing a cravat or deep stall We advise vou to first trv this technique in smooth conditions with sufficient altitude above appropriate terrain 5 3 B LINE STALL This manoeuvre is not possible with this wing 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 manoe
19. e tested It is important to take into account that each size can have a different reaction on the same manoeuvre Furthermore the same size on maximum load o minimum load can experiment a different behaviour Knowing how the glider is going to react when manoeuvring is the best way to face every possible situation with success We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent school Asymmetric collapse In spite of the great stability of the profile of the ICEPEAK 6 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 6 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 movem
20. ency no greater than 360 before restoring to normal flight conditions Parachutal stall The possibility of this happening has been eliminated by the design of the ICEPEAK 6 and it is highly unlikely to happen on this paraglider 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 ra 10 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 6 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 positive 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
21. ent 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 ICEPEAK 6 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 Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the ICEPEAK 6 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 tend
22. er to prepare your eguipment 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 eguipment inspection Ensure correct installation of all eguipment 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 ICEPEAK 6 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 accelerate and take off Whenever the wind speed allows it we recommend a reverse launch NIVIUK technique this tvpe of launch allows vou to carrv out a better visual check of the wing The ICEPEAK 6 is especiallv easv 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 anv thought of flight Preparation and positioning of the wing on the take off is especiallv important Choose a 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
23. hat attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and order the A B C lines the brake lines and the corresponding risers Make sure that there are no ties or knots 2 3 ASSEMBLV OF THE HARNES Correctiv place the risers on the harness karabiners The risers and lines should not have anv twists and thev should be in the right order Check that the harness buckles are correctiv locked 2 4 TYPE OF HARNES The ICEPEAK 6 has been certified on EN D with a harness according to the following rules e 2 DV LuftGerPV 81 Nr 7 c LTF e European Standard EN1651 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 recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according the homologation from 46 cm between the harness carabineers This adjustment will offer the top compromise between safety and feelings 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 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
24. inflated before reaching a good air volume inside the glider is the best technique 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length established during homologation However the length can be changed to adapt to the pilots 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 ICEPEAK 6 s original flying behaviour 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 measure 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 ICEPEAK 6 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 ord
25. is needed to recover a normal flight state Check the certification results and figures on the last pages of this manual or at www niviuk com 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR Designing a new high featured and accessible glider is the result of years of research and extensive testing flights under all conditions and in different places in order to provide an easy piloting wing The ICEPEAK 6 cells are impregnated with Niviuk technology eguipped with SLE and RAM air intake technology in the leading edge to gain performance speed and stability The parasitic drag is reduced to the minimum decreasing the overall length of the suspension lines thanks to its internal architecture It offer you more features and more safety with less aspect ratio and weight With an aspect ratio of only 6 9 it is a 2 liner wing that provides clear and useful information to the pilot it usually situates itself into the centre of the thermal or it follows the ascendant good air flow lts 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 ICEPEAK 6 the pilot feels that can reach his full potential In thermals you will realize that you are piloting a glider with a big capacity to reach the nucleus Regarding speed and L D ICEPEAK 6 is surprising the pilot can feel the glider through the accelerator pulley and can anticipate its movements Even at high spee
26. learn to use these manoeuvres under the tuition of a competent school 5 1 EARS Big ears a moderate descent method reaching 3 or 4 m s speed reduces slightly between 3 and 5 km h and piloting 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 either the big ear pulley or outer most line 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 Please read this carefully risk of full stall The ICEPEAK 6 has a relatively short brake travel and it should be noted that by reaching for the A3 line to make big ears it is possible to apply brake pressure without realising it The same happens whilst pulling down the A3 line to make the ears This can obviously lead to a significant speed decrease The ICEPEAK 6 has a new high arch concept and applying ears induces more resistance With this new arch the ears don t stick but they do tend to hang Because of this there will be more resistance compared to ears on a standa
27. piloting using only the breaks However piloting using the back risers is now a common technigue that allows reaching more control and precision over the wing while keeping the glider accelerated without utilizing the breaks 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 the knot and apply the brake line on that side too You can gently pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to identify the line with the knot in it The identified line can then be pulled to see if the knot undoes Be very careful when trying to remove a knot When there are knots in the lines or when they are tangled do nat pull too hard on the brake lines because there is a greater 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 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
28. portant part in the use transport and storage of the paraglider The new large capacity Kargo rucksack 220L ideal for packing also one competition harness such as the Drifter Capacity and comfort all in one The N Kare bag which makes easy the glider folding process Moreover it protects the wing when packing and carrying An adjustable strap for quick and easy compression to fold the wing as small as possible A small fabric repair including auto adhesive rips top same colours of the wing and replacement maillon blockers An instruction booklet including the technical data info the line plan and some tips The user s manual with the answers all our questions about our new ICEPEAK 6 is available at www niviuk com NIVIUK 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that vou unpack and assemble vour wing on a schooling slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles These conditions will allow vou to carrv out all the steps required for vou to check and inflate the ICEPEAK 6 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 wav 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 vou were to inflate it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines make sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons t
29. rd glider The ICEPEAK 6 is designed with little cord which is good innormal flight conditions However on the other hand the glider could get into trouble when recovering normal speed if it is allowed ears and achieve an extreme angle of incidence These are 3 particularities which together with turbulent conditions could cause an unintentional stall 12 The solution big ears may still be applied but the pilot must be fully aware of the above mentioned points and act accordingly To avoid the stall simply use the accelerator halfway this is sufficient to increase the speed which naturally rises the speed and decreases the angle of incidence In this way you will maintain a safe margin and avoid this phenomenon Take care not to pull the brakes while making the ears 5 2 B3 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 new B3 lin
30. rv to recover normal flight bv itself do not trv to over handle it Generally speaking the reactions of the wing that follow over handling are neither due to the input made or the intensitv but the length of time the pilot continues to over handle Vou have to allow the profile to re establish normal flight speed after anv tvpe of handling 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR The profile of the ICEPEAK 6 has been designed to fly stable through its entire speed range lt 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 stop pushing 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 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 The ICEPEAK 6 is a new generation 2 liner D class glider which allows piloting with the back risers The back risers of the ICEPEAK 6 have handles conceived to do that The ICEPEAK 6 allows the classical
31. sensation in its category Description of the skills and experience reguired for this glider For those pilots used to recovery technigues active piloting to fly on turbulent conditions and capable of flying these kind of demanding gliders 1 2 CERTIFICATION The ICEPEAK 6 passed the certification according to European EN LTF rules This test was carried out in the Swiss Air Turguoise laboratories in Switzerland All the commercially available sizes passed every required test with excellent results load test of 8gandcollision test of 1 000daNwithout experiencing any problems The certification result achieved on the ICEPEAK 6for all sizes is END LTF D We recommend paying special attention on the flight test report made by the certification laboratory and specially attention to the test pilot comments Point 25 on the flight test report On the flight test report there is all necessary information to know how the new glider will react on each manoeuvre tested NIVIUK It is important to take into account that each size can have a different reaction on the same manoeuvre Furthermore the same size on maximum load o minimum load can experiment a different behaviour Description of flight characteristics on D class Paragliders with very demanding flying characteristics and potentially violent reactions to turbulence and pilot errors Recommended for experienced and regularly flying pilots The intervention of the pilot
32. t assists you during the folding process and also can be used as a base surface which protects the glider against damage More info at http www niviuk com accessories asp id JNKQKNP4 When the ICEPEAK 6 is folded the Kargo rucksack is ready to transport it 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 with a 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 14 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 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 submerge it into fresh water and let it dry far away from the sun 8 2 STORAGE It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored Store your flying eguipment in a cool dry place away from solvents fuels or oils It is not advisable to store your flying eguipment in the trunk of your car Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight can be very high Inside arucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60 Weight should not be laid on top of the eguipment If the flying gear is stored
33. the homologation 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the ICEPEAK 6 works when you push with your feet on the accelerator bar The accelerator bar should be installed correctly considering that each harness is different and that it is fit by you before 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 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 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 favourable inflate your ICEPEAK 6 as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behaviour The ICEPEAK 6 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 lift to accompany the natural rising movement of the wing We recommend becoming familiar with the air intakes of the ICEPEAK 6 Getting a slow pre
34. the pilot it is very important that the pressure on the brake lines is maintained until the wing is well established vertical above 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 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 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 NIVIUK Over handling Most flying incidents are caused by wrong actions of the pilot which chained one after another create abnormal flying configurations a cascade of incidents Vou must to remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The ICEPEAK 6 is designed alwavs to t
35. uvre 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 and know how 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 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 manoeuvre is that the glider will rock briefly with lateral surge depending on how the manoeuvre has been carried out Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE Using this technique do not hurry to descend we will fly normally without forcing neither the material nor the pilot lt means looking for descending air areas and turn as it was a thermal in order to descend We have to avoid danger areas when
36. www niviuk com NIVIUK NIVIUK Gliders ICEPEAK 6 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 Flying instruction can only be taught at a 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 ICEPEAK 6 Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment Pilots should be able to fly at competition level to control this glider in order to guarantee their security All instructions in this manual are informative and focused on prevent possible dangerous flight situations All instructions in this manual are informative and focused on prevent possible dangerous flight situations WELCOME 2 5 LOSING HEIGHT 11 USER S MANUAL 2 5 1 EARS 11 1 CHARACTERISTICS 4 5 2 B3 TECHNIQUE 12 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 4 5 3 B LINE STALL 12 1 2 CERTIFICATION 4 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE 12 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIGUE 13 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 5 6 SPECIAL METHODS 13 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS 6 6 1 TOWING 13 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 6 6 2 ACROBATIC F
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