Niviuk ARTIK 5, User Manual

Page 1: ...ARTIK 5 User s manual ...

Page 2: ...motto The importance of small details This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully The Niviuk Team USER MANUAL This manual provides you with the necessary information on the main characteristics of your new paraglider Whilst it provides information on the wing it cannot be viewed as an instructional handbook and does not offer the training required to fly this type of paraglider ...

Page 3: ...DING 10 3 7 PACKING 10 4 IN FLIGHT 10 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 10 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 11 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 12 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 13 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT 13 5 LOSING ALTITUDE 13 5 1 BIG EARS 13 5 2 B3 TECHNIQUE 14 5 3 B LINE STALL 15 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE 15 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 15 6 SPECIAL METHODS 16 6 1 TOWING 16 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 16 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 7 1...

Page 4: ...omments 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 note that different size wings will react differently during manoeuvres Even within the same size at maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may vary Description of EN C class wing characteristics Paragliders with m...

Page 5: ...istency 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 The leading edge is more rigid an...

Page 6: ...hrough an extremely thorough and detailed final inspection The canopy is cut and assembled under strict quality control conditions facilitated by the automation of this process Every wing is individually checked with a final visual inspection The fabric used to manufacture the glider is light resistant and durable The fabric will not experience fading and is covered by our warranty All lines are m...

Page 7: ...nd securely locked 2 4 HARNESS TYPE The ARTIK 5 can be flown with all current harness types We recommend setting the chest strap to the distance specified in the certification report this will vary depending on size 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 it allows greater fee...

Page 8: ... etc The speed bar is detachable to facilitate its connection and or disconnection to the risers as well as subsequent adjustment To connect it to the harness please follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer 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 interlo...

Page 9: ...ecessary to check that they do not engage when the speed bar is used When we accelerate the glider rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates It is important to check that the brake is adjusted to take into consideration this extra distance during acceleration With this profile deformation there is a risk of generating turbulence and causing a frontal or asymmetric collapse 3 THE FIRS...

Page 10: ...pack the wing with each rod on top of the other and then fold the wing as required This folding system ensures that both the fabric and the reinforcements of the internal structure are kept 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 ARTIK 5 reacts during each of the tested manoeuvres It is i...

Page 11: ...d glider side Do not over brake or slow down the flying side of the wing control the turn Once the collapsed side is open make sure you return to normal flying speed Frontal collapse Due to the ARTIK 5 s design in normal flying conditions frontal collapses are unlikely to take place The wing s profile has great buffering abilities when dealing with extreme incidence changes A frontal collapse may ...

Page 12: ...ine attached to the wing tip trapped between the other lines This line has a different colour and is located on the outside position of the B riser Pull this line until it is taut This action will help to release the cravat If ineffective fly down to the nearest possible landing spot controlling the direction with both weight shift and the use of the brake opposite to the tangled side Be cautious ...

Page 13: ...e careful do not pull too hard on the brake handles because there will be an increased risk of stalling the wing or entering a negative spin Before attempting to clear a knot make sure there are no other pilots flying in the vicinity 5 LOSING ALTITUDE Knowledge of different descent techniques could become vital in certain situations The most suitable descent method will depend on the particular si...

Page 14: ...uld not allow big ears to be applied In fact big ears on 2 liner wings can often prove difficult With the current 2 or 3 liner wings the inability to pull big ears or the risk involved in doing so concerns many pilots who want to have a controlled rapid descent technique For the above reasons we recommend using the 5B1 line This technique easily increases the descent rate without causing problems ...

Page 15: ...ne 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 paragl...

Page 16: ...re equipped with the latest technological advances gained from the experience of our R D team Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued top performance Apart from the general checks we recommend actively maintaining your equipment A pre flight check is obligatory before each flight If there is any damage to the equipment or you suspect any areas of the wing are susceptible to wea...

Page 17: ...lines Their durability conforms to unsheathed line standards Their strength is guaranteed and their resistance to UV is one of the highest in this type of lines However one of the obligations derived from the use of these lines is the need to maintain the trim of your ARTIK 5 within the stipulated ranges We recommend checking the lines after the first 30 flying hours Why is this necessary Thanks t...

Page 18: ...urers and dealers cannot be held responsible for your decisions actions or accidents that may result from participating in this sport You must not use this equipment if you have not been properly trained to use it Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor 9 GARANTEE The equipment and components are covered by a 2 year warran...

Page 19: ...0 7 49 7 85 8 21 268 268 268 268 2 1 3 3 2 1 3 3 2 1 3 3 2 1 3 3 3 A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C NO NO NO NO mm 160 160 160 160 kg 60 75 90 105 kg 80 95 110 125 kg 4 3 4 7 5 5 3 EN LTF C C C C 19 10 TECHNICAL DATA 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA CELLS NUMBER CLOSED BOX FLAT AREA SPAN ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA SPAN ASPECT RATIO FLATTENING CORD MAXIMUM MINIMUM AVERAGE LINES TOTAL METERS HEIGHT NUMBER MAIN R...

Page 20: ...BRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 8000 U 70 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 8000 U 90 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 8000 U 130 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN 8000 U 130 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN 8000 U 190 EDELRID GERMANY MAIN 8000 U 230 EDELRID GERM...

Page 21: ...21 10 3 RISERS PLAN ...

Page 22: ... D 4 C D 3 2D3 2C3 c2 c3 c4 c5 c6 c7 c8 c9 2C5 2C6 3C3 c10 c11 c12 c13 c14 c15 c16 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d3 d2 d1 br1 br2 br3 br4 br5 br6 br7 br8 br9 br10 br11 br12 br13 br14 2A1 2A2 2A3 2A4 3A3 2 A 7 s t a b 4B3 3B3 2B5 2B6 2B7 2A6 2A5 3A1 3A2 4A3 5B1 4C3 3B2 3B1 3C1 3C2 2B3 2B4 2B1 2B2 2C2 2C7 2BR4 2BR5 2BR6 3BR3 3BR2 3BR1 2BR3 2BR2 2BR1 BRmain 22 10 4 SUSPENSION PLAN ...

Page 23: ...6 480 A A B C 470 470 470 470 310 336 363 470 160 134 107 0 LINES HEIGHT RISER mm RISERS LENGHT mm A B C D br 1 7 462 7 387 7 467 7 538 7 867 2 7 425 7 350 7 427 7 499 7 598 3 7 385 7 309 7 381 7 457 7 406 4 7 395 7 318 7 398 7 465 7 384 5 7 318 7 245 7 328 7 397 7 214 6 7 280 7 208 7 286 7 357 7 075 7 7 217 7 158 7 225 7 291 6 993 8 7 233 7 162 7 243 7 301 7 010 9 7 161 7 122 7 168 6 911 10 7 097...

Page 24: ...7 077 A A B C 470 470 470 470 310 336 363 470 160 134 107 0 LINES HEIGHT RISER mm RISERS LENGHT mm STANDARD TRIMMER OPENED TRAVEL A B C D br 1 8 200 8 103 8 182 8 264 8 649 2 8 159 8 064 8 137 8 220 8 357 3 8 118 8 021 8 098 8 182 8 144 4 8 131 8 033 8 118 8 197 8 116 5 8 047 7 962 8 047 8 128 7 922 6 8 004 7 922 8 001 8 079 7 772 7 7 940 7 863 7 938 8 014 7 683 8 7 953 7 875 7 949 8 010 7 702 9 7...

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