Niviuk KLIMBER P, User Manual

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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, 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 KLIMBER P includes a speed system with a maximum travel of 16
cm. The speed system is engaged when the pilot pushes the speed-bar
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not included as standard with this glider model - with their feet. The
pilot must install and adjust the speed-bar and connect it to the risers
(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
wing is flying at standard speed and glide. With full speed-bar, the glider
will fly at maximum speed but the glide will be worse.
• Released speed-bar: the A, A’, B, C risers are aligned.
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Full speed-bar:
the difference between the A - C risers is 16 cm.
PLEASE NOTE!
The use of the speed system results in changes to the speed but also the
reactions of the wing. For more information, see the certification report.
2.5.1 Speed system assembly.
The speed-bar consists of the bar that the pilot pushes with their feet, as
well as the two cords that connect it to the speed system components
on the risers. Once the pilot has chosen the type of speed-bar they
prefer, they must install it. Some considerations:
• The pilot should use the type of speed-bar that they consider
appropriate, depending on the type of harness, preferences, etc.
• This accessory is removable to facilitate its connection and / or
disconnection to the risers as well as subsequent adjustment.
• It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions during the
speed-bar installation. The majority of harnesses have a speed system
pre-installed.
• The standard connection of the speed-bar to the speed system is via
Brummel hooks, where two slots in the hooks are interlocked, making
their connection / disconnection easy. However, any safe connection
system can be used.
Graphic 1. Speed-bar connection using Brummel hooks.