Niviuk IKUMA P, User Manual

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small diameter tube) first, and then through the loop with the reinforced 
end (black tab) once more. 

8. Push the reinforced end loop (black tab) through the looped end to 
secure them together. 

9. Pull tight to secure the knot and connection. 

10. Check the entire assembly

The IKUMA P’s line set is made from Edelrid Aramid. The Aramid 
lines are not sheathed, thus directly exposed to potential abrasions. 
Consequently and in accordance with the EN certification recommended 
guidelines, lines must be inspected by a professional certified servicing 
centre every hundred ( 100 ) hours. These high performance materials 
require particular attention before each flight. 

The fabric used to manufacture the glider is light, resistant and durable 
and will not experience colour loss. 

From Olivier Nefs computer to fabric cutting, the operation is a zero 
6 tolerance process. An automated computer laser-cutting robotic 
arm creates each of the many sections needed to complete the wing 
assembly. This program also paints the guideline markers and numbers 
on each individual fabric piece. 

The lines are semi-automatically cut to length and all the sewing is 
completed under the supervision of our specialists. The jigsaw puzzle 
assembly is made easier using this method and optimises the operation 
while making the quality control more efficient. 
All Niviuk Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final 
inspection. Every line is checked and measured once the final assembly 
is concluded. Each wing is then individually inflated for the last visual 
inspection. 

Each glider is packaged following specific maintenance instructions as 
recommended by the fabric manufacturer. 

Niviuk gliders are made of premium materials. Information about the 
various materials used to manufacture the wing can be reviewed on the 
final pages of this manual.

1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS

The IKUMA P is delivered with a small fabric repair kit, including self-
adhesive ripstop matching the wing’s colour scheme, a compression 
strap to pack the wing into a small volume, a bag with straps, the speed-
bar and the new Inner Bag.

2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 

2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION

We recommend unpacking and assembling the wing on a training hill or 
a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles. Meeting 
these conditions will help with the necessary steps required to check and 
inflate the IKUMA P. We recommend that a qualified instructor is present 
to supervise the entire procedure.

We recommend that an instructor or a Niviuk dealer supervises the 
entire procedure, as only they can resolve any doubts in a safe and 
professional way.

2.2 PROCEDURE

Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open and unfold it on the ground 
with the lines positioned on the undersurface facing the sky. Lay out the 
wing in a crescent shape with the cells openings pointing into wind, as if