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NIVIUK GLIDERS 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

HOOK 3

Passion & evolution

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 
HOOK 3. Niviuk are very proud of this new glider, a glider carefully designed 
to bring you maximum pleasure whilst allowing you learn and progress.

The HOOK 3 has born from Niviuk essence, our tradition and from 
our experience from the past and future’s innovation. Versatile and 
ultramodern, the HOOK 3 offers an excellent piloting experience, 
adventure to the highest extent, comfort in flight and efficiency. It’s the 
change from the usual to the extraordinary. The HOOK 3 does not leave 
anything else to wish for. 

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.

USER’S MANUAL

NIVIUK Gliders HOOK 3

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 HOOK 3.

Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this 
equipment.

Summary of Contents for HOOK 3

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL HOOK 3...

Page 2: ...t in flight and efficiency It s the change from the usual to the extraordinary The HOOK 3 does not leave anything else to wish for We are confident that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you wi...

Page 3: ...LANDING 7 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 5 LOSING HEIGHT 10 5 1 EARS 10 5 2 B...

Page 4: ...ts numerous adjustments were made These prototypes were then tested in all types of flight conditions HOOK 3 is the result Hook 3 is technology privileged compared to its predecessors the wing feature...

Page 5: ...l find the accelerator bar that completes the acceleration gear of the wing a small fabric repair kit made of auto adhesive rips top a user s manual with the answers all our questions about our new HO...

Page 6: ...nd 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...

Page 7: ...e shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist in a trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING The HOOK 3 lands excellently it transforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot s demand allowing an enormo...

Page 8: ...ing 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 restor...

Page 9: ...at 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 a...

Page 10: ...ull them outward and downward The wingtips will fold in Let go of the lines and the big ears re inflate automatically If they do not re inflate gently pull on one of the brake lines and then on the op...

Page 11: ...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 moder...

Page 12: ...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 ins...

Page 13: ...dealers are not responsible for any act or accident that may be the result of practicing this sport You must not use this equipment if you are not trained Do not take advice or accept any informal tra...

Page 14: ...4 4 4 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM 2 47 2 58 2 69 2 8 2 9 MINIMUM 0 49 0 52 0 54 0 56 0 58 AVERAGE 1 97 2 06 2 14 2 23 2 31 LINES TOTAL METERS M 208 218 227 236 245 HEIGHT M 6 5 6 8 7 09 7 3...

Page 15: ...ASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN UPPER CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 220 TEIJIM L...

Page 16: ...16 11 3 RISERS ARRANGEMENT...

Page 17: ...17 11 4 LINE PLAN...

Page 18: ...61 5550 5654 12 5453 5460 5520 RISERS LENGHT M M A B C D 470 470 470 STANDARD 320 370 470 ACCELERATED 11 5 LENGHTS HOOK 3 21 NIVIUK HOOK 3 21 LINES HEIGHT M M A B C D BR 1 6014 5909 6003 6103 6716 2 5...

Page 19: ...812 5920 12 5712 5719 5781 RISERS LENGHT M M A B C D 470 470 470 470 STANDARD 360 380 420 470 ACELERATED 11 8 LENGHTS HOOK 3 27 NIVIUK HOOK 3 27 LINES HEIGHT M M A B C D BR 1 6881 6762 6870 6983 7667...

Page 20: ...7601 3 7040 6921 6991 7108 7415 4 7065 6947 7045 7156 7285 5 7023 6975 7075 7176 7139 6 6978 6914 6988 7084 7095 7 6923 6822 6869 6955 7172 8 6942 6834 6900 6978 6967 9 6740 6725 6801 6885 10 6576 66...

Page 21: ...10 A 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 B 21 B 22 A 23 A 24 0 Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 926 1 2006 PG_0668 2013 Date of issue DMY 06 02 2013 Manufacturer Niviuk G...

Page 22: ...4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 B 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 A 24 0 Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 926 1 2006 PG_0630 2012 Date of issue DMY 09 01 2...

Page 23: ...5 8 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 24 Projected area m2 24 65 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type AB...

Page 24: ...The importance of small details niviuk com...

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