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1. N 2 a a 5 e 5 b a m 8 a 2 PE zt a N o 6 g a a a em a 3 2 5 i t o t a a N i v z a a 2 2 2 a a a u a y a a z a 8 8 si it Te o a 5 8 8 ef me S m a u T B NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 25 30 aa INIVIUK 10 11 12 NIVIUK Gliders LENGTHS ARTIK XS A 661 5 651 5 650 5 643 5 633 631 5 623 5 614 605 5 600 5 SSS R 01 gt w A A w gt o U1 a AVRIL Niviuk ARTIK XS Lines height cm B 653 5 644 643 636 626 5 626 619 5 610 5 603 598 5 574 C 655 5 645 5 645 638 5 629 628 5 621 5 612 603 990 9 574 Risers lengths cm D br 667 5 102 656 5 Tal 657 696 5 649 689 5 638 era 638 661 630 657 5 619 5 660 5 609 655 603 5 650 5 575 5 647 5 644 D Standard Accelerated ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 26 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 11 6 LENGTHS ARTIK S Niviuk ARTIK S Lines height cm A B C D br 1 696 5 688 5 690 703 775 2 686 5 678 5 680 691 5 754 3 685 677 5 679 692 736 4 677 5 670 5 672 5 684 5 728 5 5 666 660 662 5 673 709 5 6 664 5 659 5 662 673 698 5 7 658 653 5 654 5 662 695 8 648 644 5 6445 651 698 9 638 635 5 635 5 641 692 5 10 632 5 630 5 630 5 635 689 11 608 607 608 5 612 684 5 12 678 52. 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K USER S MANUAL NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK 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 recognised 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 ARTIK glider Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 3 30 a INIVIUK SUMMARY 1 CHARACTERISTICS 6 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 6 1 2 HOMOLOGATION 6 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 6 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 7 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS 8 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 8 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 8 2 2 PROCEDURE 8 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS 8 24 TYPE OF HARNESS 9 25 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR 9 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND 9 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 10 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 10 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 10 3 2 PREPARATION 10 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 10 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF 11 3 6 LANDING 11 4 IN FLIGHT 11 4 1 FLYING
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4. IN TURBULENCE 11 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 13 43 USING THE ACCELERATOR 15 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 15 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 17 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 4 30 a NIVIU EE 5 LOSING HEIGHT 5l BIG EARS 5 2 B LINE STALL 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 6 SPECIAL METHODS 6 1 TOWING 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 MAINTENANCE 8 2 STORAGE 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 8 4 REPAIRS 9 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 10 GUARANTEE 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 11 4 LINE PLAN 11 5 LENGTHS ARTIK XS 11 6 LENGTHS ARTIK S 11 7 LENGTHS ARTIK M 11 8 LENGTHS ARTIK L 11 9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 5 30 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K l CHARACTERISTICS 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR The ARTIK has been designed for pilots who are looking for reliable material and excellent performance Therefore the wing has to accomplish two demands a Maximum reliability in all possible flight configurations b Maximum piloting performance and precision in all kinds of conditions 1 2 HOMOLOGATION In order to accomplish these objectives and to satisfy the first demand the ARTIK went through the strict homolo
5. Risers lengths cm D Standard Accelerated w ur amp O gt w u u u u A ui o a NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 27 30 A NIVIU K 10 11 12 NIVIUK Gliders AVRIL LENGTHS ARTIK M Niviuk ARTIK M Lines height cm A B C D br 724 715 5 717 5 430 VSK 713 5 705 707 718 711 5 2 704 706 116 5 761 704 697 699 5 709 5 753 692 5 686 5 1689 697 5 733 691 685 5 688 5 697 5 721 5 682 5 677 5 680 5 688 5 718 672 5 668 5 670 677 721 662 5 659 5 660 005 9 115 5 657 654 5 6545 659 710 5 634 632 5 633 635 706 5 703 Risers lengths cm D Standard Accelerated T w gt J al O W B U A o a ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 28 30 Aa INIVIUK 10 11 12 NIVIUK Gliders AVRIL LENGTHS ARTIKL Niviuk ARTIK L Lines height cm A B C D br 755 746 5 749 762 836 5 744 735 5 738 749 5 814 743 734 5 737 5 750 796 734 5 727 729 5 741 5 788 722 716 718 5 729 766 5 720 5 715 5 718 729 755 712 5 708 710 5 720 751 702 698 699 5 708 754 5 692 689 5 690 696 748 5 686 684 684 5 689 743 659 657 5 658 660 5 739 735 Risers lengths cm D Standard Accelerated w S gt w ur a u lu A o O ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 29 30 AVRIL INIVIUK 11 9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN
6. 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 ARTIK 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 n normal flying conditions the design of the ARTIK 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
7. all types of weather conditions It reacts admirably in passive flight thus offering a high level of safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless all paragliders always have to be piloted according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is the ultimate safety factor We recommend that the pilot adopts a proactive attitude when flying making the necessary fine adjustments to keep the wing in control He she should stop braking to allow it to fly at the reguired wing speed after a correction is made Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary braked this would cause the wing to enter NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 11 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU IEC into critical flying situation Whenever necessary control a situation react to it and then re establish the required speed NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 12 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent school Asymmetric collapse In spite of the great stability of the profile of the ARTIK 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
8. pilot wishes NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 17 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 5 2 B LINE STALL When you carry out this manoeuvre 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 To carry out this manoeuvre you have to take the B lines below the maillons and symmetrically pull both of them down approx 20 30cms 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 manoeuvre you must continue to hold the 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 manoeuvre has been carried out To exit the manoeuvre 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 manoeuvre 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 3 SPIRAL DIVE This is a more effective way for
9. rapidly losing height You have to know that the wing can gain a lot of speed and the increase in g s will be substantial This can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness blackouts These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this manoeuvre gradually so your capacity to resist the g forces increases and you will learn to fully appreciate and understand the manoeuvre Always practice this manoeuvre when flying at high altitude To start the manoeuvre first lean your bodyweight and pull the brake line to the side to which you are leaning You can regulate the intensity of the turn by applying a little outside brake A paraglider flying at its maximum turn speed can reach 20 m s equivalent 70 km h vertical speed and stabilize in a spiral dive from 15 m s onwards These are the reasons why you should be familiar with 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 18 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 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 Pra
10. tightly folded if you do so it may damage the material or the lines NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 19 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 MAINTENANCE I you take good care of your equipment it will performance will be maintained 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 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 Concerning the ARTIK XP it was known that this type of lines was the vulnerable point in the past It still is but with an important difference the new materials that we use on the ARTIK XP ensure a much longer mechanical work resistance than the earlier competition lines They continue however to be extremely sensible to aggression and exterior agents Protect especially your lines against abrasion on the take offs and landings Be meticulous while disentangle your lines before every flight 8 2 STORAGE It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored Store your flying equipment in a cool dry place away from solvent
11. to pilot the wing using the D risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing The D lines steer easily because they are not under pressure 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 15 30 A ANTHERS INIVIUK symmetrically on both the D risers This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines so you will land at a higher speed NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 16 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 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 not pull too hard on the brake lines because there is a greater risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated Be
12. A ANRTIDE NIVIU K Pure gliding when flying becomes natural 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 thrill and the passion which was involved in the creation of this glider The Artik has been created with a wish for desire a wish to glide a wish for freedom a wish for performance a wish for happiness and wish to forget that you are using a devise to glide freely We have not only introduced new design methods but we have also used new production technologies During the entire process of the development of this wing the NIVIUK team directed by Olivier Nef has achieved excellent behaviour and in flight characteristics These qualities have been confirmed by the excellent results obtained during the homologation process We are sure that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon find out the meaning of our slogan Give importance to the small details that build up to big things This is the user s manual that we recommend you to read in detail The NIVIUK Gliders Team NIVIUK Gliders C Doctor Codina 29 bajos 17165 La Cellera de Ter Girona SPAIN Tel 34 972 42 28 78 Fax 34 972 42 00 86 info niviuk com www niviuk com NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 1 30 A ANRTIDE INIVIUK NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 2
13. Thread Suspension lines Upper cascades Middle cascades Main Main Main break Thread Suspension lines XP Upper cascades Middle cascades Middle cascades Main Main Risers Material Color indicator Thread Maillons Pulleys Skytex 40 9017 E77A Skytex 40 9017 E77A Skytex 40 9017 E29A Skytex 40 9017 E38A LKI 13 LKI 10 W 420 P 260 Serafil 40 Fabric code DSL 70 GKS S GKT 1 6 GKI 1 9 GDD 2 3 Serafil 60 Fabric code DC 60 DC 120 8000 U 130 8000 U 190 8000 U 230 Fabric code G R 22 PAD N F 66 MRI4 PY 1304 ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Supplier NCV France NCV France NCV France NCV France Kolon indrustial Korea D P Germany D P Germany AMAN Germany Supplier LIROS Germany Teijin Limited Japan Teijin Limited Japan Teijin Limited Japan DSM Netherlands AMAN Germany Supplier LIROS Germany LIROS Germany Edelrid Germany Edelrid Germany Edelrid Germany Supplier Techni Sangles France Techni Sangles France Young Chang T amp C LTD Ansung Precision Korea Ansung Precision Korea Page 23 30 MA ANRTIDE NIVIU K 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 24 30 AN KIIKS INIVIUK 11 4 LINE PLAN 3Stm des N 97 9 b b bob br12 o 2 2
14. at you fly for a while with these set at the original length This will allow you to become accustomed to the ARTIK 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 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that the first flight with your ARTIK is made on a smooth slope a school slope or in your usual flying area accompanied by a qualified instructor 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 10 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF Smoothly and progr
15. cing 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 10 GUARANTEE The entire equipment and components are covered by a2 year guarantee for any manufacture fault The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 21 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA XS S M L Number of cells 59 59 59 59 Flat area m 23 25 4 27 4 30 Projected area 19 95 22 23 21 25 93 Flat span 11 35 11 93 12 39 12 96 Projected span 9 26 9 71 10 08 10 53 Flat aspect ratio 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 Projected aspect ratio 429 429 4 29 4 29 Maximun cord 2 53 2 66 2 77 20 Average cord 1 58 1 66 173 181 Minimum cord 0 63 0 66 0 69 0 72 Total mts lines m 327 343 356 373 Line height m 6 61 6 96 7 24 7 55 Nunber of lines 176 176 176 176 Main lines ABICJD 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 42 3 3 4 2 Risers A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D Total weight in flight kg 60 80 75 95 90 110 105 130 Glider weight kg 5 8 6 1 6 3 6 7 Homologation DHV2 DHV2 DHV2 DHV2 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 22 30 NIVIUK Gliders I NIVIUK 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION Canopy Fabric code Upper surface Bottom surface Profiles Diagonals Loops Trailing edge reinforcement Ribs reinforcements
16. ctice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation 6 SPECIAL METHODS 6 1 TOWING The ARTIK 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 ARTIK 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 5g 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 once a year at least T FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS Use of a correct folding method is important for extending the useful life of your paraglider It should be folded like an accordion with the leading edge reinforcements flat This method will keep the profile in good shape without altering its form or its performance Be careful that the reinforcements are not bent or twisted The wing does not have to be
17. essively inflate the wing chapter 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND The ARTIK 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 technique this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual check of the wing The ARTIK 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 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 the shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist in a trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING The ARTIK 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 4 IN FLIGHT 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE The ARTIK complies with an excellent homologation to face this type of situation with the best safety guarantee This wing is stable in
18. facturing process from Olivier s computer to the cutting of the fabric The cutting is done section by section in a extremely meticulous manner The numbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done in the same meticulous way so avoiding errors in this critical process 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 economize on resources 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 inspection Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final assembly has concluded Each wing is thoroughly inspected at the end of it assembly 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 7 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS The ARTIK is delivered to its owner together with a series of compo
19. fore 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 5 LOSING HEIGHT 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 manoeuvres under the tuition of a competent school 5 1 BIG EARS Big ears are a moderate descent method reaching 3 or 4 m s ground speed reduces slightly between 3 and 5 km h and piloting becomes limited The angle of incidence and the surface wing load also increases Push on the accelerator to restore the wing s horizontal speed and the angle of incidence To pull big ears take the outermost A lines of both stabilizers as high up as possible and pull on them outward and downward The wingtips will 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 The ARTIK is fitted with big ear pulleys which makes both locating the right line and the manoeuvre easier These big ear pulleys can be removed whenever the
20. g the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The ARTIK 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 that 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 ARTIK has been designed to fly stable through its entire speed range the DHV 2 certification confirms this 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 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 If for any reason at all you cannot use the brake lines of your ARTIK you will have
21. gation procedure The DHV 2 certification level of the XS S M and L sizes passed all the required tests with excellent results The ARTIK passed the essential load test of 8g without any problems at all This test was carried out in the Swiss Air Turquoise laboratories Check the homologation results and figures on the last pages of this manual 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR In order to accomplish the second demand required by the ARTIK the NIVIUK Team have carried out extensive and meticulous design work As a consequence of several prototypes and many hours of test flights numerous adjustments were made These prototypes were then tested in all types of flight conditions This intense development work supported by the combined experience of the whole team has achieved a wing with unbeatable behaviour Light handling precise response manoeuvrable safe aesthetic and high with performance these are just some of the qualities of this wing The wing s behaviour on the ground is the first quality of its obedient temperament Its lightness in weight as in command is so decisive that all actions that are taken during the flight result in total liberty This wing s performance will make quite clear that lightness and efficiency are complementary concepts Even in the most turbulent conditions all instructions are diligently transmitted and the response given by the ARTIK is the expected response The pilot will discover the manoeuvrability of this w
22. ing in all the aspects of piloting allowing the pilot to explore beyond his her present knowledge without running the risk of an incorrect response of the ARTIK NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 6 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU EE The wing s safety is guaranteed by its excellent homologation certifications It is worthwhile remembering that the best paraglider in the hands of a bad pilot does not guarantee a happy ending The ARTIK s passive safety measures should also be accompanied by the passive safety offered by the rest of the flying equipment The harness helmet emergency parachute etc The extraordinary behaviour of the ARTIK and common sense piloting will give you many hours of peaceful flying To improve the performance of the profile of the ARTIK we commercialise the ARTIK XP version This version has a suspension cone with competition lines The objective of the ARTIK XP is to obtain a minimum resistance of the lines In this way we obtain the maximal glide of the profile This allows better performance while keeping the stability and the security of the normal version The mechanical resistance of the competition lines was homologated by a load test carried out in the Swiss Air Turquoise laboratories passing 8g without problems 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The ARTIK does not only introduce new design methods but also new manufacture technologies Not a single millimetre of error is possible in the manu
23. m 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 ARTIK as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behaviour The ARTIK 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 ARTIK will sit over your head NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 9 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 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 pilot s flying style Nevertheless we recommend th
24. nents that although not fundamental do take an important part in the use transport and storage of the paraglider The glider is delivered together with a rucksack large enough for all of the equipment to fit inside once appropriately packed The rucksack is designed to make transport on foot as pleasant as possible The internal bag intended to protect the ARTIK from possible damage during storage is also supplied The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible Furthermore you will find the accelerator bar that completes the acceleration gear of the wing a small fabric repair kit made of auto adhesive ripstop a pair of special handles for more precise piloting and a user s manual with the answers all our questions about our new ARTIK 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling slope or a flat clear area without to much wind and free of obstacles These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps reguired for you to check and inflate the ARTIK 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 make sure there a
25. optimum flight speed Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the ARTIK 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 13 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K Parachutal stall The possibility of this happening has been eliminated by the design of the ARTIK 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 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 ARTIK falling into this configuration during normal flight is very unlikely This could happen if you are flying at a
26. r while flying the ARTIK this is the least probable one of all The well proportioned ratio and well calculated positioning of the line cascades ratify this fact A wing tangle may happen after an asymmetric collapse the end of the wing is trapped between the lines 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 14 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU EE reaches the stabiliser that is trapped between the other lines This line has a different colour and belongs to the external lines of the B riser Pull on this line until it is tense this should help to undo the wing tangle If you cannot undo the tangle fly to the nearest possible landing spot control the flying course with your body movements and a little pressure on the opposite brake Be careful when attempting to undo a tangle if you are flying near a mountainside or near to other paragliders you may lose control of the flying course and a collision may occur Over 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 You must to remember that over handlin
27. re no abnormalities Check the maillons that attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and order the A B C and D lines 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 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 8 30 A ANRTIDE NIVIU K 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS The ARTIK has passed the DHV 2 certification using a GH type harness This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the market We recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according the homologation This varies according to the size of the wing 42 cm for size S 44 cm for size M 46 cm for size L 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 ARTIK 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 a pre installed acceleration syste
28. s 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 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS You should ensure your ARTIK is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair shop every 100 hours of use or once a year whichever happens first This is the only way to guarantee that your ARTIK will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling the homologation certificate results The ARTIK XP has to endure a line inspection in function of the use and the terrain abrasion in which you evolve NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK User s Manual ve sion 07 06 Page 20 30 A ANRTIDE INIVIUK 8 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop that you ll find 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 9 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport where safety depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment can cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident that may be the result of practi
29. 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 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 Of all the possible situations which you may encounte
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