Niviuk ICEPEAK EVOX 20, User Manual

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fully closed and tightened. Identify, and if necessary untangle, the A, B
and C-lines, the brake lines and corresponding risers. Make sure that
there are no knots.
2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESS
The ICEPEAK EVOX risers are colour-coded.
- Right: green
- Left: red
This colour-coding makes it easier to connect the wing to the correct side
and helps prevent pre-flight errors.
Correctly connect the risers to the attachment points so that the risers
and lines are correctly ordered and free of twists. Check that the IKS and
carabiners are properly fastened and securely locked.
2.4 HARNESS TYPE
The ICEPEAK EVOX can be flown with all current harness types. We
recommend setting the chest strap to the distance specified in the
certification report - this will vary depending on size.
Care should be taken with the chest strap setting, as the distance of
the chest strap setting will affect the handling of the glider. If the chest
strap is too wide, it allows greater feedback but this carries the risk of
affecting the stability of the wing.
If the chest strap is set too tightly, the wing feels more solid, but there
is a loss of feedback and a risk of twisting in the case of a violent
asymmetric collapse.
2.5 SPEED-BAR
The speed-bar is a means of temporary acceleration by changing the flow
over the profile. The speed system comes pre-installed on the risers and
is not modifiable as it conforms to the measurements and limits stipulated
in its certification.
The ICEPEAK EVOX includes a speed system with maximum travel
depending on its size (see Full speed-bar).
The speed system is engaged when the pilot pushes the speed-bar - not
included as standard with this glider model - with their feet (see 2.5.1
Speed system assembly)
The speed system uses an action/reaction system. Released, the speed-
bar is set to neutral. When the bar is pushed using the feet, the wing
accelerates. The speed can be regulated by varying the pressure on the
bar. Once the pressure on the bar is released, the speed system returns to
the neutral setting.
The speed system is efficient, sensitive and precise. The pilot can use the
system whenever they want during the flight. In the neutral position the
glider will fly at the standard speed and glide. Using full speed-bar, the
wing will fly at maximum speed, but the glide will be adversely affected.
•Released speed-bar: the A, B, C and D-risers are aligned.
•Full speed-bar: the difference between the A - C-risers becomes:
14 cm.
PLEASE NOTE!
The use of the speed system results in changes to the speed and
reactions of the wing. For more information, please see the certification
report.