Niviuk KLIMBER P, User Manual

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better visual inspection of the wing during inflation. In “strong” winds,
the KLIMBER P is especially easy to control using this launch technique.
Winds of 25 to 30 km/h are considered strong for paragliding.
Correctly setting up the wing on the ground before take off is especially
important. Choose an appropriate location facing the wind. Position the
paraglider in a crescent configuration to facilitate inflation. A clean wing
layout will ensure a trouble-free take off.
3.6 LANDING
The KLIMBER P lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift
at the pilot’s demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. Wrapping
the brake lines around your hand to get greater braking efficiency is not
necessary.
3.7 PACKING
The KLIMBER P has a complex leading edge, manufactured using a
variety of different materials and it must be packed carefully. A correct
folding method is very important to extend the useful life of your
paraglider.
It should be concertina-packed, with the leading edge reinforcements flat
and the flexible rods stacked one on top of the other. This method will
keep the profile in its original shape and protect 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 NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist you
with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge
and its internal structures in perfect condition.
4. IN FLIGHT
We recommend that you read the certification test report.
The report contains all the necessary information on how the KLIMBER P
reacts during each of the tested manoeuvres.
It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each
adverse manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size
at maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing
may vary.
Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the test
report is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we
recommend practising within the environment of a competent training
outfit.
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The KLIMBER P has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very
stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in
turbulent conditions.
All paragliders must be piloted for the prevailing conditions and the pilot
is the ultimate safety factor.
We recommend active flying in turbulent conditions, always taking
measures to maintain control of the wing, preventing it from collapsing
and restoring the speed required by the wing after each correction.
Do not correct the glider (braking) for too long in case this provokes a
stall. If you have to take corrective action, make the input then re-
establish the correct flying speed.