Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22, User Manual

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1. CHARACTERISTICS

1.1 WHO Is IT desIGNed FOr?

The iCePeaK 3 has been designed for both experienced and competition 
pilots who have good flying knowledge and a high level of paragliding 
skills. Designed for competition the iCePeaK 3 is a perfect combination of 
technology and performance. These qualities have been ultra fine tuned 
throughout a year of many tests on many prototypes and the results are a 
glider of high speed, excellent thermalling efficiency and safety which is one 
of the best in this category.

1.2 CerTIFICATION

The iCePeaK 3 completed the (en 926-1) load test with success at the swiss 
air-Turquoise laboratories in switzerland. 
our test pilots have flown the iCePeaK 3 in many varying meteorological 
conditions throughout the world and we are confident that even in the strongest 
conditions you will safely be able to optimise the performance. it is very well 
known that a wing, which suffers excessive deflation and deformation during 
turbulence, loses performance and time.

1.3 IN FlIGHT BeHAVIOUr

it has taken over a year of dedicated work to create a glider of such high 
performance whilst achieving a maximum level of safety. Many flights in many 
varying and testing conditions have allowed us to bring to you a competition 
glider with not only the ultimate safety in its class but also a glider which is 
pleasurable and easy to handle.
The profile of the glider ensures that all the information and feedback, which 
you receive from the iCePeaK 3 remains both clear and efficient. With an 
aspect ratio of 7.5 and with just 3 rows of lines it may require several hours of 
flight to become fully conversant with the flight characteristics of the iCePeaK 
3. in thermals and during transitions, as the airflow through the open ports 
increases and decreases, our unique “MsV system” (Mesh speed Valve) will 

automatically adjust (open/close) according to your speed. You will quickly 
discover the true potential of this glider, the icepeak xP was excellent in 
thermals but the iCePeaK 3 is simply incredible. During transitions with its 
high speed and ultra efficient glide you will feel the high level of security whilst 
enjoying maximum feedback of information. The unique use of Flexirods in 
our “irs” (internal reinforcement system) ensures less glider movement and 
more internal stability during turbulence.
The speed bar is smooth and progressive. on the initial application of the 
speed bar you will note a significant increase in speed but without any loss of 
glide, this remains the same as without speed bar. Further pressure on the bar 
to its maximum, brings to you the full the speed of the glider without loss of 
confidence or feedback. 

1.4 AsseMBlY, MATerIAls

The iCePeaK 3 is the result of all the technological innovations, which have 
been perfected throughout several years and also used on other niviuk 
gliders. attention to small details has been applied, such as the use of Harken 
pulleys, Flexirods and small-scale pulleys being fitted on the risers. These 
improvements allow maximum and efficient use of the accelerator without 
excess fatigue to the legs.
The new generation profile has been carefully designed to evenly spread 
the total weight and stress load across the three rows of lines. The chosen 
materials and line dimensions have minimum air resistance while maintaining 
the high standards of security and load tests.

The ICePeAK 3 has competition lines, which do not have the protection of 
outer sheathing. Whilst these lines offer less air resistance they are more 
susceptible to the day-to-day stresses and abrasion of our sport. We advise 
you to check the lines every 100 hours or every 6 months.

The iCePeaK 3 does not only introduce new design methods but also new 
manufacture technologies. not a single millimetre of error is possible in the 
manufacturing process from olivier’s computer to the cutting of the fabric. 
The cutting is done section by section in an extremely meticulous manner.