Niviuk ICEPEAK X-ONE, User Manual

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on piloting and enjoying the flight. And, with smooth handling, take
advantage of all favourable conditions.
In all aspects of flight, the wing is very solid and stable. The glide is
smooth, even when fully accelerated. When gliding, it has an excellent
sink rate and the profile remains stable. Improved turn precision means
handling is less physical and provides better feedback. Turning is
intuitive, precise and requires less physical effort. Inflating the wing is
much easier and gentler, without overshooting.
Flying this wing is very intuitive, with clear, usable feedback about the
airmass. It responds to the pilot’s inputs effectively and even in thermic
and turbulent conditions it remains stable and solid.
The X-ONE flies efficiently. It enters thermals with sufficient speed to
centre in the lift and climbs progressively. The handling is responsive
and effective for even more flying pleasure under an exciting wing of
extraordinary quality. under a quality wing of extraordinary workmanship.
It is lightweight, even lighter in flight and easy to pilot, with outstanding
turbulence buffering and a surprising range of speed for incredible glides.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS
The paraglider has all the technological innovations used on other Niviuk
gliders and is built with the most careful selection of current materials. It
has all the current technology and accessories available to improve pilot
comfort whilst increasing safety and performance.
In the design of all Niviuk products the team aims to ensure development
and continuous improvement. The technologies developed in recent
years have allowed us to develop greater, better wings. It is in this
context that we would like to introduce the technologies 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 reduce their size, while maintaining the same
air flow at all angles to improve laminar flow. More consistency across
the whole speed range and better performance without compromising on
safety.
Titanium Technology (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
highest level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks.
SLE - provides more rigidity and stability along the span of leading edge
but also allows full flexibility along the both the vertical and horizontal
axis. A reduction in the amount of Mylar, in comparison to previous
profiles, has resulted in less weight and easier launches.
3DP - an optimised process to cut the fabric panels to ensure the
perfect form of the leading edge. Creating separate panels for each of
the sections at the front of the wing means the sail fabric is tauter and
crease-free. During the cutting, the optimal orientation of the fabric
section is selected, depending on its final location. If the fabric pattern
is properly aligned with the axes of load, it suffers less deformation after
repeated use, to the long-term benefit of the leading edge.
3DL - adding an extra reinforced seam to the leading edge helps to
ensure more consistency and volume in the profile. This provides a more
efficient 3D contour.
Structured Trailing Edge (STE) - optimises the profile without deforming
it. The circulation of the air is more fluid, ensuring a cleaner airflow. When
changing the angle of attack or when accelerated, the profile remains
more uniform and the after braking, the wing returns to trim more
progressively, faster and more actively.