USER'S MANUAL
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1. A B D BR RIP A B D BR RIP 1 609 5 630 632 643 700 1 638 630 632 643 700 3 2 605 5 626 5 627 5 638 680 5 2 634 626 5 627 5 638 680 5 5 602 623 624 5 635 666 7 5 630 5 623 624 5 635 666 6 604 625 627 638 5 662 9 6 632 5 625 627 638 5 662 9 599 621 622 632 5 650 5 11 9 627 5 621 622 632 5 650 5 11 10 595 5 617 5 618 628 642 5 13 10 624 617 5 618 628 642 5 13 13 593 615 5 616 5 625 642 15 13 621 5 615 5 616 5 625 642 15 14 595 618 619 628 647 5 17 14 623 618 619 628 647 5 17 17 580 5 604 5 607 613 5 634 19 17 608 604 5 607 613 5 634 19 18 575 5 599 5 602 608 5 627 21 18 603 599 5 602 608 5 627 21 21 560 584 5 586 591 610 5 24 21 586 5 584 5 586 591 610 5 24 22 557 5 582 5 583 587 5 22 584 582 5 583 587 5 24 533 5 556 5 24 559 5 556 5 25 522 5 548 5 552 25 548 548 5 552 RISERS LENGTHS CM RISERS LENGTHS A B D A B C D 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 38 41 43 5 47 32 35 41 47 ACCELERATED rik 17 10 7 LENGTHS HOOK 2 25 10 8 LENGTHS HOOK 2 27 2 25 NIVIUK HOOK 2 27 LINES HEIGHT LINES HEIGHT CM A B D BR RIP A B D BR RIP 1 665 5 657 659 671 727 1 691 5 683 685 697 5 753 5 3 2 661 653 654 5 665 5 707 2 687 5 679 680 5 692 732 5 5 657 5 649 5 651 5 662 5 691 5 7 5 683 675 5 677 688 5 716 5 6 659 5 652 654 665 5 687 5 9 6 685 5 677 5 680 692 712 9 6542. 7 2 STORAGE t is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored Store your flying equipment in a cool dry place away from solvents fuels or oils It is not advisable to store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight can be very high Inside a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60 C Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment It s important that your glider has been folded correctly and stored well If you have to store it for a long time over one month we advice if possible to take the glider out of the bag and leave it as a tube on a dry and cool surface 7 3 CHECK UPS AND CONTROLS You should ensure that your HOOK 2 is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair centre every 12 months or 100hrs whichever is the soonest This will guarantee that your HOOK 2 will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling your requirements As previously mentioned you should systematically check your lines visually before each take off 7 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the self adhesive rip stop which you will find in the repair kit providing no stitches are involved in the tear Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialised repair shop or by qualified personnel Do not accept a home repair It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport
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4. Turguose SA AOAN varan tu ab nviuk Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 22005 amp 926 1706 0327 2010 Date of issue DMYy 17 08 2010 Manutactus Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Hook 2 21 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paragider Accessories Maumas wegh in fight 6 Range of speed FE 10 wesght i hg Speed range uteng branes Amh 13 weight xg 5 Range of trrrerery cr Number of neers 4 Total speed range wih accessories area m2 TA Harness used for testing ma inspections whichever happens first Martens type ARS 12 months or every 100 tying hours Hates brand Sup Air Warring Before use refer to utens manusi Harness AMiphume Person or company having presented s gider tor tenting none Harness 10 risers distance LJ Distance between mars om 42 12346 67 8 9 9 7 r 4 355 9 20 2 22 2 M A 4 4 a 4 A a A s a A 4 A 0 A 4 A A el e A 0 para test com Ar Turguose SA EE cme n 00 paraqjkriraq Uy mooss tes com nviuk Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1200 PG 0311 2010 Date of issue DMY 07 04 2010 Manutacturs Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Hook 2
5. 23 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Parageder Accessories Maxim weight fight wg Bs Range of speed system on weight mn hg Speed range using brakes Qum 15 Gader s weight eg 52 Range of trimmers cre Number of neers 4 Total speed range wih accessories emit Projected m2 1955 Harness used beating mar weg Inspections happens first Martens type ABS every 12 months oF every 100 tying hours Hates brand Ale Warring Before ute refer to user s mano Harness mode Altipium Somes Bana pini Ga 5 gider for tenting None Harness 15 risers distance om Distance between rears om a 12346 67 8 9 213 15162 176 202 22 2 M A 4 a a 4 A 4 A 8 4 A a 4 6 A A 4 4 4 8 A e NIVIUK para test com Turquoise SA IRAN Pie du Pr a Conte B De B Vileno 0 22 5 65 65 moti e 73 200 52 0 ia ak Wcom nviuk Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 12006 0304 2010 Date of issue DMY 05 02 2010 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Hook 2 25 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Panagsder Accessones Maru wegh fight 109 Range of speed system Maru wenght mn hg Speed range utro branes Amh 18 weight xg ss Range
6. 5 647 649 5 659 5 675 11 9 680 5 673 675 685 5 699 5 11 10 651 643 5 645 5 654 5 667 13 10 676 5 669 5 670 5 680 691 13 13 647 5 641 5 643 651 5 666 15 13 673 667 668 5 677 690 5 15 14 649 5 643 5 645 5 655 672 17 14 675 5 669 5 671 5 680 5 696 5 17 17 633 2 629 5 632 5 639 657 5 19 17 658 654 5 657 664 5 682 5 19 18 627 7 625 627 5 634 650 5 21 18 652 5 649 5 652 659 675 21 21 610 2 609 610 615 633 5 24 21 634 5 633 634 5 640 657 5 24 22 607 7 606 5 607 611 5 22 632 630 5 631 636 24 580 577 24 603 601 25 568 569 572 5 25 592 593 597 RISERS LENGTHS CM RISERS LENGTHS CM A B C D A B C D 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 32 35 41 47 32 35 41 47 18 10 9 LENGTHS HOOK 2 29 2 29 LINES HEIGHT A B D BR RIP 1 724 5 715 1 718 2 730 9 790 2 719 9 710 6 713 2 724 9 768 5 715 3 707 7 709 7 721 3 751 7 6 718 709 9 713 724 9 746 5 9 9 712 7 704 7 707 2 717 9 734 11 10 708 7 701 4 702 7 712 3 725 13 13 705 3 698 9 700 709 2 724 15 14 707 7 701 4 702 9 7128 730 5 17 17 689 9 685 8 687 7 695 1 716 19 18 684 680 1 682 6 689 7 708 21 21 665 4 663 9 664 6 670 1 689 24 22 662 7 660 9 660 9 665 6 24 633 4 629 7 25 620 4 621 3 625 9 RISERS LENGTHS A B D 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 32 35 41 47 ACCELERATED 19 20 10 10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN para test com A
7. of tremmers om Number of neers 4 Total speed range wih accessories Projected m2 Harness used for testing ma weg inspections w ichireer happens first Martens type ARS 12 months or every 100 tying hours Heese brani Air Warming Before use refer to utens manusi Harness moder Atipium Fono T a gider tx tenting None 10 nens distance Datance between mars crm 12346 6 7 8 9 76 9 20 2 2 2 M A 4 4 a 4 A a A s A A 4 A 8 A A 4 A A e e A 0 para test com SA by oni BO nviuk Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1200 PG 0305 2010 Date of issue DMYy 05 02 2010 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Hook 227 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Parageder Accessories Marr weight fight s Range of speed system wesght n hg Speed range using brakes 15 Giders weight kg s Range of trererery cre Number of neers 4 Total speed range wih accessories emit Projected m2 3o Harness used testing m x weg inspectione whichever happens first Martens type ABS every 12 months oF every 100 fying hours Harness brand Warming Before ute reter to user s mano H
8. other paragliders you may lose control of the flying course and a collision may occur Over Input ost flying incidents are caused by incorrect actions of the pilot which chained one after another creates abnormal flying configurations a cascade of incidents You must to remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical evels of functioning The HOOK 2 is designed always to try to recover normal flight by itself do not try to over handle it Generally speaking the reactions of the wing which follow over handling are neither due to the input made or the intensity but the length of time the pilot continues to over handle You have to allow the profile to re establish normal flight speed after any type of handling Remember Minimum sufficient input profile of the HOOK 2 has been designed to remain stable through its entire speed range The speed bar is very usable in competition but it s advisable to have a good training to be able to anticipate possible collapses Active piloting is always required whilst using the accelerator Smooth application both on and off is the most efficient and safe way to operate the speed system if it is applied quickly in an on off motion the anticipation would not be part of the pilots flying and deflation is more likely It is useful to accelerate when flying in strong winds or in extreme descending air When under acceleration the wing profile becomes more sensitive to p
9. position simply apply correct pressure on the brake lines and the HOOK 2 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 If you then decide to change 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 If you do change the length of the brake line take care to then adjust the accelerator accordingly It is important that the brakes are released when you push on the speed bar If you have tension on the brake lines whilst you are accelerating the possibility of a frontal collapse is increased It should be noted that whilst accelerating the C riser will naturally move upwards and apply tension to the brake lines 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION We recommend that the first flight with your HOOK 2 be made on a smooth slope a school slope or in your usual flying area NIVIUK 3 2 PREPARATION Repea
10. where safety depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident FX n that 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 12 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA HOOK 2 21 23 25 27 29 CELLS NUMBER 50 50 50 50 50 CLOSED 6 6 6 6 6 BOX 27 27 27 27 27 FLAT AREA M2 21 23 25 27 29 SPAN M 0 55 11 04 11 51 11 96 12 39 ASPECT RATIO 5 3 5 3 53 5 3 53 PROJECTED AREA M2 7 87 19 55 21 23 22 09 24 54 SPAN M 8 28 8 65 9 29 9 35 9 68 ASPECT RATIO 3 82 3 82 3 82 3 82 3 82 FLATTENING 5 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM M 2 45 2 56 2 67 2 77 2 87 MINIMUM M 0 57 0 6 0 62 0 65 0 67 AVERAGE M 99 2 08 2 17 2 25 2 34 LINES TOTAL METERS M 270 276 294 306 317 HEIGHT M 6 59 6 87 7 1 7 41 7 66 NUMBER 218 218 218 218 218 MAIN 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 RISERS NUMBER 4 A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO OTAL WEIGHT MINIMUM KG 45 65 80 95 10 N FLIGHT MAXIMUM KG 65
11. 3 7 OFF 4 IN FLIGHT 7 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 7 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 7 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 9 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 9 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 9 1 1 WHO IS DESIGNED FOR The HOOK 2 has been designed for pilots who want to discover their true potential pushing their boundaries of cross country and in flight exploration to new found levels The HOOK 2 is a glider of performance confidence and security exactly what the progressing pilot has been searching for A glider designed with Niviuk passion and tradition to bring you elegance performance and pleasure without compromise 1 2 CERTIFICATION HOOK 2 has successfully received the EN B and LTF 1 2 certifications These certifications are confirmation of the excellent stability and security of the HOOK 2 The results of both tests can be seen on the last pages of this manual 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR The NIVIUK Team has 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 excellent performance for this category glider these are just some of the qualities of this wing similar leading edge t
12. 85 100 115 130 GLIDER WEIGHT KG 53 5 6 5 9 6 2 CERTIFICATION EN B B B B K 13 10 2 TECHNICAL DATA CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E77A NCV FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E38A NCV FRANCE PROFILES SKYTEX 40 9017 E29 NCV FRANCE DIAGONALS SKYTEX 40 9017 E29 NCV FRANCE LOOPS 10 KOLON INDUSTRIAL KOREA REINFORCEMENT LOOPS W 420 D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REINFORCEMENT MYLAR 25 M M D P GERMANY RIBS REINFORCEMENTS W 420 D P GERMANY THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES TNL 080 LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 280 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 220 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN BREAK TNL 400 LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL G R 22 TECHNI SANGLES FRANCE COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECHNI SANGLES FRANCE THREAD V138 COATS ENGLAND MAILLONS MRI4 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA PULLEYS 224 HARKEN USA NIVIUK 10 3 RISER 1 2 3 5 301 2 15 16 10 4 LINE PLAN NIVIUK 10 5 LENGTHS HOOK 2 21 10 6 LENGTHS HOOK 2 23 2 21 NIVIUK HOOK 2 23 LINES HEIGHT LINES HEIGHT CM
13. Why Dream We would like to welcome you to our team thank you for the confidence which you have placed in a NIVIUK Glider The HOOK 2 with its innovative and elegant design opens the door to new free flight experiences Discover new and far away destinations experience wild adventures and ultimate freedom The HOOK 2 will transport you there with a level of serenity and pleasure never before experienced in the air We are confident you will enjoy flying this glider and that you will soon experience the true meaning of our slogan Give importance to the small details to make big thing happen This is the user manual which we recommend you take the time to read in detail The NIVIUK Gliders Team NIVIUK GLIDERS C DOCTOR CODINA 29 BAJOS 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER GIRONA SPAIN TEL 34 972 42 28 78 FAX 34 972 42 00 86 info niviuk com www niviuk com NIVIUK NIVIUK Gliders HOOK 2 This manual offers all the necessary information required to familiarize you with the main characteristics of your new paraglider This manual has been produced to inform you about your new glider and does not offer any instruction requirements necessary for an inexperienced pilot to be able to pilot this type of wing If you are in any doubt about the suitability of this glider for your level of experience we recommend you seek professional advice from a registered paragliding school Nevertheless we remind you that it is important
14. ames mode Hanak Semen muy imapin gider for tenting None Harness 15 neers datanoe Distance between mars om Y 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TQ 7 1516 6 09 20 2 22 2 M 21 para test com Turquoise SA IRAN Pie du Pr a Conte B O B Vileno 0 22 5 65 65 mote 73 20 52 0 ia ak huu sinan rupo Wucom lt Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1200 0312 2010 Date of issue DMY k 07 04 2010 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Hook 229 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Parageder Accessories Manman weight ie fight ug 1 Range of speed system Maru wenght mn fight hg 1 Speed range uteng branes Amh 15 weght g 65 Range of trrrerery Number of neers 4 Total speed range wan accessories a Projected mQ Harness used for testing ma weg inspections whichever happens first type ARS 12 months or every 100 tying hous Hamnens brand Wurrung Before use retos to user s manusi Giders Harness mode Person having prevented gue to an None Martens o neers diatance a Distance between nies en 4 123465 6 7 8 9 011 12 13 15 16 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 M A A
15. ctor over water Extreme manoeuvres take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g Materials will wear more guickly than in normal flight If you do a lot of extreme manoeuvres we recommend a full line check at least every year or every 100h whichever is the soonest 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 gently with a soft damp cloth If your wing becomes 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 the cell openings of the leading edge If sand is inside the wing remove it before folding Competition lines which were used in the past were more vulnerable to premature wear and ageing but the new line materials used on the HOOK 2 now ensure a much longer working life However they still demand regular checks with careful attention to wear and tear We advise a full inspection of the lines every 12 months or 100 hours whichever is the soonest at a specialised paragliding repair centre Rocks and hard ground are obviously far more abrasive than grassed an area that s why we do not advise the HOOK 2 for ground handling practice
16. ders are made using only the highest quality materials as demanded by the performance durability and the requirements for testing and certification Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this manual 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS The HOOK 2 is delivered to you together with a series of components that although not fundamental to flight 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 internal bag intended to protect the HOOK 2 from possible damage during storage is also supplied The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible Furthermore you will find the accelerator bar which completes the acceleration gear of wing a small fabric repair kit made of self adhesive ripstop and a user s manual with the answers all our questions about our new HOOK 2 2 1 CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a school slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of all obstacles These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check and inflate the HOOK 2 We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire procedure as only they are qualified to resolv
17. doing this you must also lean your bodyweight towards the outside This exit manoeuvre must to be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feel the pressure and speed changes at the same time On exiting this manoeuvre the glider will rock briefly with a lateral surge the intensity will depend on how the manoeuvre has been carried out Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and in moderation We recommend not using this technique often because this will age your glider and lines prematurely 5 4 THE WEATHER TECHNIQUE This technique is the most simple descent technique allowing your glider to remain in normal flight without forcing the structure Locate the metrological descend zone sinking air and turn in it as you would do for ascending 6 1 TOWING The HOOK 2 does not experience any problem whilst being towed Only qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out this operation The wing has to be inflated in the same way as in normal flight 6 2 FLIGHT Although the HOOK 2 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots extreme situations it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic flight and we DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF THIS GLIDER for that use We consider acrobatic flight to be a form of piloting that is different to normal flight learn safely how to master acrobatic manoeuvres you should attend lessons which are carried out and supervised by a gualified instru
18. e any questions or concerns in a safe and professional way 2 2 PROCEDURE Take the paraglider out of the rucksack open it and spread it open with the lines on top of the underside and position the wing as if you were about to inflate it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines making sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons that attach the lines to the risers are properly closed and locked Identify in order the A B C D and brake lines and ensure they fit to the corresponding risers Make sure that there no ties or knots 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF 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 HOOK 2 can be flown with many types of harness school or competition without any problems During development and testing we have calculated that a distance of 42 to 50cm between the harnesses karabiners depending on the design and size of your harness should offer the best compromise for safety handling and feedback NB Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider A distance which is too wide between the karabiners may provide more feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider A distance which is too narrow between the karabiners would provide less feedback but also increase any risk of developing a tw
19. have taken off with a knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the opposite side of the knot and gently 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 releases Be very careful when trying to remove a knot When there are knots in the lines or when they tangled do not pull too hard the brake lines there is increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated Before trying to remove a knot make sure there are no pilots flying nearby and never try these manoeuvres near the mountainside If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing place Modern gliders offer excellent performance and a high level of safety but sometimes the meteorological conditions can quickly develop or deteriorate becoming so dangerous that the need to rapidly descend becomes a priority We therefore advise that you carefully read this manual and if necessary complete SIV course with an authorised instructor 5 1 EARS Big ears are a moderate descent method reaching 3 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 ang
20. have to repeat this operation to encourage the re opening When the collapse has been solved remember to allow the wing recover its flying speed Symmetric collapse In normal flying conditions the design of the HOOK 2 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 5 Negative spi This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the HOOK 2 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 o 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 he 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 Parach
21. ing the speed be re established When the wing reaches the maximum advanced position ensure that the NIVIUK 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 Cravat A wing tangle may happen after an asymmetric collapse the end of the wing is trapped between the lines Cravat This situation could rapidly cause the wing to turn although it depends on the nature of the tangle The correction manoeuvres are the same as those applied in the case of an asymmetrical collapse control the turn tendency by applying the opposite brake and lean your body against the turn Then locate the line that reaches the stabiliser that is trapped between the other lines This line has 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
22. ion of the wind and position the paraglider in a semi circle emulating the shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist in a trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING HOOK 2 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 improve braking efficiency 3 7 PACKING Use of a correct folding method is important for extending the useful life of your paraglider It should be folded like an accordion ensuring that the SLE leading edge reinforcements remain flat This method will keep the profile in good shape without altering its form or its performance Please ensure that the reinforcements are not bent or twisted The wing does not have to be tightly folded if you do so it may damage the material or the lines 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE The HOOK 2 has an excellent profile which will deal with the very different meteorological conditions likely to be met during sensible flying This profile allows the best possible handling stability and safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is always the ultimate safety factor We recommend active piloting making the necessary fine adjustments to keep the wing in control and above your head He she should stop braking to allow it to fly at the required wing speed after a cor
23. ist in during a large collapse 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the HOOK 2 works when you push with your feet on the accelerator bar this is supplied with the eguipment On delivery the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is recommended that it be correctly fit before your first flight Most harnesses are eguipped 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 carry out the fitting of the acceleration system whilst suspended and sat in the harness most paragliding schools have this sort of specialised equipment 2 6 INSPECTIONS AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND Once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind conditions are suitable inflate your HOOK 2 as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behaviour The HOOK 2 inflates rik easily smoothly excess of energy is not necessary the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness This may be assisted by using A lines Do not pull on them just lift to accompany the natural rising movement of the wing Once the wing is in the 12 o clock
24. le of incidence To pull big ears take the outermost A lines of both stabilizers as high up as possible and pull on them outward and downward the wingtips will then fold in Let go of the lines and the big ears will re inflate automatically If 10 they not re inflate gently pull on one of the brake lines then the opposite one In order to prevent any alteration in the angle of incidence we recommend that you re inflate the glider asymmetrically This is particularly important if you are flying near the ground 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 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 km h and vertical speed increases to 6 to 8 m s depending on the conditions and how the manoeuvre has been carried out T
25. o 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 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 NIVIUK and understand the manoeuvre Always practice this manoeuvre when flying at high altitude To start the manoeuvre first lean your bodyweight and pull the brake line to the side to which you are leaning You can regulate the intensity of the turn by applying a little outside brake A paraglider flying at its maximum turn speed can reach 20 m s equivalent 70 km h vertical speed and stabilize in a Spiral dive from 15 m s onwards These are the reasons why you should be familiar with the manoeuvre and know 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
26. o that already used on the Koyot offers incredible stability in turbulence The leading edge for the HOOK 2 has been adapted slightly to offer increased energy so improving performance and glide yet maintaining the high security already found on the original Hook NIVIUK 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The HOOK 2 does not only introduce new design methods but also new manufacture technologies Not a single millimetre of error is possible in the manufacturing process from Olivier s computer to the cutting of the fabric The cutting is done section by section in an extremely meticulous manner The numbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done in the same meticulous way so avoiding errors during this critical process The lines are semi automatically manufactured and all the sewing is carried out under the supervision of our highly trained specialists Our zero tolerance automated process ensures that each individual part of every canopy are cut and assembled under the strictest of conditions possible All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection Once the final assembly has finished every individual line on each glider is again carefully measured On the completion each assembled part of every wing is once again thoroughly inspected to ensure your glider has been made to the highest standards It is then carefully packed as recommended in the manual under maintenance and conservation NIVIUK Gli
27. ossible turbulence and closer to a possible frontal collapse If you feel any pressure loss you should smoothly release the pressure on the accelerator and pul slightly on the brake lines to increase the angle of incidence Remember that you must re establish the flight speed after correcting the incidence It is NOT recommended to accelerate near to the mountainside or in very turbulent conditions If necessary you will have to constantly adjust the movements and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantly adjusting the pressure applied to the brake lines This balance is considered to be active piloting 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for any reason at all you cannot use the brake lines of your HOOK 2 you will have to pilot the wing using the D risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing area The D lines steer easily because they are not under pressure but you must to be careful not to over handle them causing a stall or negative turn To land you have to let the wing fly at full speed and just before reaching the ground you will have to pull 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 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 nol take off If you
28. rection is made Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary braked this would cause the wing to enter into critical flying situation Whenever necessary control a situation react to it and then re establish the required speed 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent school Asymmetric collapse In spite of the high stability of the profile of the HOOK 2 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 HOOK 2 will not react violently the turn tendency is very gradual and it is easily controlled Lean your body towards the side that is still flying in order to counteract the turn and maintain a straight course if necessary slightly slow down the same side but do not brake it excessively as this may induce a stall The collapse will normally open by itself but if that does not happen pull completely on the brake line on the side which has collapsed Do this with a smooth and firm movement You may
29. t the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your HOOK 2 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Draw out a flight plan before take off in order to avoid possible flight errors and minimise risk 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 and ensure that the weather conditions are suitable for your own flying ability 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 HOOK 2 inflates easily and does not require excessive force It does not tend to over fly you so the wing inflation phase can be carried out without worry 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 HOOK 2 is especially easy to control in this position especially in strong winds However wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km h are considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any thought of flight Preparation and positioning of the wing on the launch site is especially important Choose a location which is appropriate for the direct
30. utal stall If it does occur the feeling would be that the wing would not have any forward motion you would feel a sense of instability and a lack of pressure on the brake lines although the canopy would appear to be correctly inflated The correct reaction would be to release the pressure on the brake lines and push the A lines forward or rather lean your body to any side WITHOUT PULLING ON THE BRAKE LINES Deep stall The possibility of the HOOK 2 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 initiate a stall be positive and do not hesitate Do not release the brake lines when half way through the manoeuvre as 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 symmetrically release the brake lines lett
31. you carefully read all the contents of this manual for your new HOOK 2 glider Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment WELCOME 2 5 LOSING HEIGHT 9 USER S MANUAL 2 5 1 BIG EARS 9 1 CHARACTERISTICS 4 5 2 B LINE STALL 10 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 4 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 10 1 2 CERTIFICATION 4 5 4 THE WEATHER TECHNIQUE 10 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4 6 SPECIAL METHODS 10 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 4 6 1 TOWING 10 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS 4 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 10 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 5 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 5 7 1 MAINTENANCE 1 2 2 PROCEDURE 5 7 2 STORAGE 1 2 3 ASSEMBLY THE HARNESS 5 7 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 11 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 5 7 4 REPAIRS 11 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR 5 8 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 11 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON 9 GUARANTEE 12 THE GROUND 10 TECHNICAL DATA 13 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 6 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA 13 2 8 HOW USE THE TRIM 10 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 14 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 6 10 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 15 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 6 10 4 LINE PLAN 16 3 2 PREPARATION 6 10 5 LENGTHS HOOK 2 21 17 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 6 10 6 LENGTHS HOOK 2 23 17 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 6 10 7 LENGTHS HOOK 2 25 18 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE 10 8 LENGTHS HOOK 2 27 18 OFF 6 10 9 LENGTHS HOOK 2 29 19 3 6 LANDING 10 10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN 20
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