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NIVIUK GLIDERS & 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

[email protected]  www.niviuk.com

PEAK 5

RELEASE THE PILOT IN YOU

WELCOME

We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for your confidence in 
our paraglider product line.

We would like to share the enthusiasm with which we created this wing 
and the importance and care we took in the design and manufacture of 
this new model in order to offer maximum pleasure on every flight with a 
Niviuk glider. 
Exceed your limits thanks to the unprecedented performance and 
accessibility of the new Peak 5 (EN D). Get the best out of your XC flights 
or competitions with a paraglider that will allow you to always be one step 
ahead, while enjoying your flights to the fullest.
A two-liner designed to offer high performance, to satisfy the most 
demanding pilots and get great results in competitions. We are confident 
you will enjoy flying this glider and will soon discover the meaning of our 
motto:
 “The importance of small details”.

This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully.

The 

NIVIUK Gliders

 Team.

USER’S MANUAL

NIVIUK Gliders PEAK 5 

This manual provides you with the necessary information on the main 
characteristics of your new PEAK 5.

Whilst it provides information on the wing, it cannot be viewed as an 
instructional handbook and does not offer the training required to fly 
this type of paraglider. Training can only be undertaken at a certified 
paragliding school and each country has its own system of licensing.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine 
pilot competence.

The information in this manual is provided in order to warn you against 
adverse flying situations and potential dangers.

Equally, we would like to remind you that it is important to carefully read all 
the contents of your new PEAK 5 manual. 

Misuse of this equipment could lead to severe injuries or death. The 
manufacturers and dealers cannot be held responsible for misuse of the 
paraglider. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure the equipment is 
used correctly.

Summary of Contents for PEAK 5

Page 1: ...PEAK 5 User s manual...

Page 2: ...glider and will soon discover the meaning of our motto The importance of small details This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully The NIVIUK Gliders Team USER S MANUAL NIVIUK Glid...

Page 3: ...0 3 7 PACKING 10 4 IN FLIGHT 10 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 10 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 10 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 13 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 13 4 5 KNOT S IN FLIGHT 13 5 LOSING ALTITUD 13 5 1 B...

Page 4: ...ents of the test pilot The report contains all the necessary information on how the paraglider reacts during each of the tested manoeuvres It is important to note that different size wings will react...

Page 5: ...TNT a revolutionary technique using titanium Using Nitinol in the internal construction provides a more uniform profile and reduces the weight to gain efficiency in flight Nitinol provides the highes...

Page 6: ...ine diameter has been calculated depending on the workload and aims to achieve the required best performance with the least drag The sheath protects the line cores from UV rays and abrasions The lines...

Page 7: ...IKS or carabiners are properly fastened and securely locked PLEASE NOTE The PEAK 5 features risers of different lengths Size 21 uses risers of unequal lengths In all other models the risers are equal...

Page 8: ...will fly at maximum speed but the glide will be adversely affected Released speed bar the A and B risers are aligned Full speed bar Size 21 13 cm Sizes 22 24 and 26 14 cm Please note The use of the s...

Page 9: ...is advisable to fly with the original setting for a period of time to get used to the actual behaviour of the PEAK 5 In case it is necessary to modify the brake length loosen the knot slide the line...

Page 10: ...ect the integrity of the wing over time Make sure the reinforcements are not bent or folded It should not be folded too tightly to avoid damage to the cloth and or lines At Niviuk we have designed the...

Page 11: ...g light brake pressure to that side if necessary Normally the collapsed side of the wing should then recover and reopen by itself If it does not try to weight shift towards the collapsed side If this...

Page 12: ...handles down to bring the wing back up and release them immediately while the glider is still in transition to reposition itself overhead Cravat A cravat may happen after an asymmetric collapse when...

Page 13: ...ed by weight shifting to the opposite side and applying a slight brake pull to that side Gently pull the brake line to see if the knot can be undone or try to locate the problem line Try pulling it to...

Page 14: ...ears 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 al...

Page 15: ...ly experience an asymmetrical acceleration and dive depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out Practise these manoeuvres at sufficient altitude and carefully 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE This techni...

Page 16: ...f your wing is wet from contact with water place it in a dry area air it and keep it away from direct sunlight Direct sunlight may damage the wing s materials and cause premature aging After landing d...

Page 17: ...d from another wing of the same type Each trim setting is individual to each wing and is determined after measurements and subsequent analysis by specialist personnel Trim adjustments must be within 1...

Page 18: ...tification The following are not considered to be modifications a replacement of damaged parts b trim correction c repairs d partial or total line replacement The above must all be carried out accordi...

Page 19: ...0 211 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 A A B A A B A A B A A B mm 130 140 140 140 Kg 70 85 80 98 92 110 105 125 Kg 5 5 3 5 5 5 8 D D D D 10 TECHNICAL DATA 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA 20 CELLS Number ASPECT RATIO F...

Page 20: ...OS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 35 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 70 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 35 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES A...

Page 21: ...10 3 RISERS PLAN 22...

Page 22: ...10 4 SUSPENSION PLAN 23...

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Page 25: ...C 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 D 10 D 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 D 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 B 19 0 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 Classification D In accordance with standards EN 926 1 2015 EN 926 2 2013 and LTF NFL II 91 09 PG_1611 2019...

Page 26: ...B 4 C 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 D 10 D 11 A 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 B 19 0 20 B 21 B 22 A 23 0 Classification D In accordance with standards EN 926 1 2015 EN 926 2 2013 and LTF NFL II 91 09 PG_1673 2...

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