Niviuk ICEPEAK 8, User Manual

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The acceleration mechanism of the ICepeaK 8 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 is fit by yourself before 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 try the correct fitting of the acceleration system 
on equipment designed to do this, most paragliding schools have this sort 
of equipment.

2.6 INspeCTIoN aNd WING INFlaTIoN oN THe GroUNd

once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind 
conditions are favourable, inflate your ICepeaK 8 as many times as 
necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour. 

The ICepeaK 8 inflates easily and smoothly. an excess of energy is not 
necessary and the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness 
when you move forward. 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 8 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 pilots’ flying style. Nevertheless, we recommend that you 
fly for a while with these, set at the original length. This will allow you to 

become accustomed to the ICepeaK 8 and its unique flying behaviour. 
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.

When changing the brakes length, it is necessary to check that they do 
not act when the accelerator is used. When we accelerate the glider 
rotates over the B riser and the trailing edge elevates. We must check 
that the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length in 
acceleration.

3. THe FIrsT FlIGHT

3.1 CHoose THe rIGHT plaCe

We recommend that the first flight with your ICepeaK 8 is made on a 
smooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area.

3.2 preparaTIoN

repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNpaCKING aNd 
asseMBlY in order to prepare your equipment.

3.3 FlIGHT plaN

draw out a flight plan before take-off in order to avoid possible flight errors.

3.4 pre-FlIGHT CHeCK lIsT

once you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another