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ICEPEAK X-ONE

User’s manual

Summary of Contents for ICEPEAK X-ONE

Page 1: ...ICEPEAK X ONE User s manual...

Page 2: ...tails This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully USER MANUAL This manual provides you with the necessary information on the main characteristics of your new paraglider Whilst it pr...

Page 3: ...9 3 3 PRE FLIGHT CHECK 9 3 4 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKEOFF 9 3 5 LANDING 9 3 6 PACKING 9 4 IN FLIGHT 10 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 10 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 10 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 12 4 4 FL...

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 point out that the appropriate response to...

Page 5: ...es included in this new model RAM Air Intake this system is characterised by the arrangement of the air inlets to ensure optimal maintenance of internal pressure Thanks to this design we were able to...

Page 6: ...eter has been calculated depending on the workload and aims to achieve the required best performance with the least drag The lines are semi automatically cut to length and all the sewing is completed...

Page 7: ...back and a risk of twisting in the case of a violent asymmetric collapse 2 5 CONNECTING THE SPEED BAR The speed bar is a means of temporary acceleration by changing the flow over the profile The speed...

Page 8: ...bar cords directly to the speed system on the risers This last option makes the connection disconnection more laborious but means the cord has maximum travel without obstructions or restrictions whic...

Page 9: ...to overfly the pilot It is a straight forward exercise leaving enough time for the pilot to decide whether to accelerate and take off or not If the wind permits we recommend a reverse launch as this...

Page 10: ...the X ONE s profile stability strong turbulent air may cause the wing to collapse asymmetrically in very strong turbulence especially if the pilot is unable to fly actively and prevent the collapse In...

Page 11: ...he brake lines until reaching the half way point of the total the brake travel The wing will then surge violently forward and could reach a point below the pilot It is most important to maintain brake...

Page 12: ...this causes a stall or negative spin The wing must be flown at full speed during the landing approach and the C risers will have to be pulled symmetrically all the way down shortly before contact with...

Page 13: ...dge turbulence In addition with the length of the chord and the arc of the wing the ears have a tendency to flap increasing the turbulence and causing the paraglider to lose too much airspeed making i...

Page 14: ...erience an asymmetrical acceleration and dive depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out Practise these manoeuvres at sufficient altitude and with moderation 5 4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE This techni...

Page 15: ...properly and stow it away in its backpack If flying in a sandy environment and sand has accumulated inside the wing remove it before packing it away The apertures at the wing tips facilitate easy rem...

Page 16: ...ecialised personnel 7 4 REPAIRS We recommend any inspection or repair is performed by a Niviuk professional in our official workshop https niviuk com en niviuk service form Any modification of the gli...

Page 17: ...1 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 2 2 A A A B A A A B A A A B A A A B A A A B mm 140 140 140 140 140 kg 80 95 90 105 98 112 108 120 118 133 kg 88 91 100 101 108 109 117 119 128 130 kg 5 9 6 06 6 32 6 65 6 91 CCC CCC CC...

Page 18: ...DE SUPPLIER MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN FRANCE COLOR INDICATOR 210D TECNI SANGLES FRANCE THREAD V138 COATS ENGLAND MAILLONS 3 5 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA PULLEYS RF25109 RONSTAN AUSTRALIA MIDDLE CASCADES A 8000...

Page 19: ...19 10 3 RISER PLAN...

Page 20: ...12 c11 c10 c9 a13 a12 a11 a10 a9 a8 a14 c13 c14 b8 b9 br1 br11 br10 br9 br8 br7 br6 br5 br4 br3 br2 br13 br12 A1 A2 A 4 A3 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 2a5 2 a 6 3a3 s t a b 4A1 2a1 2a2 3a1 2a3 2a4 3a2 2c5 2c6 3c3...

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