Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22, User Manual

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nb. incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider. a 
distance, which is too wide between the karabiners, may provide more 
feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider. a distance, which 
is too narrow between the karabiners, would provide less feedback but also 
increase any risk of developing a twist in during a large collapse.

2.5  AsseMBlY OF THe ACCelerATOr

The acceleration mechanism of the iCePeaK 3 works when you push with your 
feet on the accelerator bar, this is supplied with the equipment. on delivery 
the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is recommended that it be 
correctly fit before your first flight. Most harnesses are equipped with a pre-
installed acceleration system. When fitting any accelerator system ensure that all 
preinstalled items within the harness, such as roller pulleys are used correctly. after 
fitting, take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator 
lines for correct use. This will vary according to the length of the pilot’s legs! 
We recommend that you carry out the fitting of the acceleration system, 
whilst suspended and sat in the harness, most paragliding schools have this 
sort of specialised equipment.

2.6  INsPeCTIONs ANd WING INFlATION ON THe GrOUNd

once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind 
conditions are suitable, inflate your iCePeaK 3 as many times as necessary in 
order to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour. The iCePeaK 3 inflates 
easily and smoothly. an excess of energy is not necessary and the wing will 
inflate with minimum pressure on the harness. This may be assisted by using 
the a lines. Do not pull on them, just accompany the natural rising movement 
of the wing. once the wing is in the 12 o’clock position, simply apply correct 
pressure on the brake lines and the iCePeaK 3 will sit over your head.

2.7 AdJUsTING THe BrAKes

The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length 
established during certification. However, the length can be changed to 

adapt to the pilot’s flying style. nevertheless, we recommend that you fly for 
a while with these, set at the original length. if you then decide to change 
the length of the brake lines, untie the knot, slide the line through the brake 
link to the desired length, and strongly re-tie the knot. Qualified personnel 
should carry out this adjustment. You must ensure that this adjustment does 
not slow down the glider without any pilot input. both brake lines should be 
symmetrical and measure the same length. The most recommended knots 
are the clove hitch knot or bowline knot.

If you do change the length of the brake line, take care to then adjust the 
accelerator accordingly. It is important that the brakes are released when 
you push on the speed bar. If you have tension on the brake lines whilst 
you are accelerating the possibility of a frontal collapse is increased. 
This is because, by applying accelerator pressure and brake pressure at 
the same time the profile will have changed dramatically and have been 
pushed beyond its preferred operating limits. It should be noted that whilst 
accelerating the C riser will naturally move upwards and apply tension to 
the brake lines.

2.8 HOW Use THe TrIM

The iCePeaK 3 has trimmers to optimise your performance in varying 
conditions. However, whilst becoming acquainted with the glider we would 
advise you don’t change the position of the trimmers and fly at first with them 
set in the neutral position. Throughout the flight, on launch, in the air and prior 
to landing it is imperative that whatever positions the trimmers are set, they 
always remain symmetrical.

3. THE FIRST FLIGHT

3.1 CHOOse THe rIGHT PlACe

We recommend that the first flight with your iCePeaK 3 be made on a 
smooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area.