Niviuk TAKOO 5, Руководство пользователя

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The ELS system can easily be removed without affecting the rest of the
equipment.
To use the EAR LOCK SYSTEM simply pull the ear lock line downward
until the knot passes through the ELS (lock system); then move it slightly
horizontally forward, locking the knot in the V groove. To release, pull the
ear lock line down and release the knot from the V groove. Then guide it
vertically as it goes upward and back through the ELS (Lock System) It is
better to release the two ears separately (asymmetrically).
To perform big ears as a descent manoeuvre in the classic way, take
the external A-line on both sides, as high as possible and pull them
downward and outward. The wingtips will fold in. To release the ears,
release the lines and they will reopen by without assistance. If this
does not happen, brake progressively on one side and then the other.
Asymmetric reopening is recommended in order to avoid compromising
the angle of attack, particularly flying near the ground or in turbulent
conditions.
5.2 B-LINE STALL
When carrying out this manoeuvre, the wing stops flying, loses all
horizontal speed and the pilot is no longer in control of the paraglider.
The airflow over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters a situation
similar to parachuting.
To enter this manoeuvre, the B-risers are gripped below the maillons and
symmetrically pulled down together (approx. 20-30 cm) and maintained
in that position.
Initiating the maneuver is physically demanding because it can take
some strength to pull the risers down until the wing is deformed. After
this, the physical effort is less. Continue to hold the risers in position.
Once the wing is deformed, its horizontal speed will drop to 0 km/h;
vertical descending speed increases to –6 to –8 m/s, depending on the
conditions and how the manoeuvre is performed.
To exit the manoeuvre, simultaneously release both risers. The wing will
then slightly surge forward and automatically return to normal flight. It is
better to let go of the lines quickly rather than slowly.
This is an easy descent technique to perform, but remember that
the wing will stop flying, will lose all forward horizontal speed, and
its reactions will change markedly when compared to a normal flight
configuration.
5.3 SPIRAL DIVE
This is a more effective way to rapidly lose altitude. Beware that the wing
will experience and be subjected to a tremendous amount of descending
and rotating speed (g-force), which can cause a loss of orientation and
consciousness (blackout). This manoeuvre must therefore be done
gradually to increase one’s capacity to resist the G-force exerted on
the body. With practise, you will fully appreciate and understand it.
Only practise this manoeuvre at high altitude and with enough ground
clearance.
To start the manoeuvre, first weight shift and pull the brake handle
located on the inner side of the turn. The intensity of the turn can be
controlled by braking slightly using the outer brake handle.
A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach –20 m/s, or
the equivalent of a 70 km/h vertical descent, and will stabilise in a spiral
dive from 15m/s onwards.
Good enough reasons to familiarise yourself with the manoeuvre and
understand how to exit it.
To exit this manoeuvre, the inner brake handle (down side of the turn)