Niviuk LINK 23, User Manual

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through the air mass with very little resistance. 
• The SLE ensures a solid leading edge in all conditions and is highly 
resistant to deflations. 
• A significant reduction in the total number of lines reduces parasite drag 
adding to the improvement of fuel consumption and optimising the thrust.
• During acceleration the LINK will remain on an equal axis experiencing 
minimum torsion influence from the rotational forces of the propeller.
• During all manoeuvres the handling and turning remain smooth, precise 
and dynamic yet completely predictable and balanced throughout.
• High stability throughout the wide speed range allowing confident slow 
low level flights to high altitude high speed cruising.

2.  UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE

We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling 
slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles. 
These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you 
to check and inflate the LINK.

We also recommend before flying the LINK to check the wing with the 
engine assembled, sit in the harness and check that the pilot reaches the 
breaks and the trimmers easily.
We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire 
procedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe and 
professional way.

2.2 PROCEDURE

Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open with 
the lines on top of the underside, position the wing as if you were to 
inflate it.
Check the condition of the fabric and the lines, making sure there are no 

abnormalities. Check the maillons which attach the lines to the risers are 
properly closed. Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A, B, 
and C risers, the brake lines and the corresponding risers. Make sure that 
there are no ties or knots.

2.3 ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE

After carefully laying out the wing connect the risers to the harness/engine 
according to the paramotor manufacturer instructions

2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS

The LINK has been carefully and specifically designed for powered flight, 
however, it can also be used for free flight (without power). If the LINK is 
used for free flight it is important to use a harness which is suitable for 
that purpose and certified (see certification), 
For powered flight the manufacturer and/or the supplier of the engine 
should have provided the correct type of karabiners. 
Before any flight commences it is strongly recommended that the pilot 
checks the connection of the wing to the harness/engine and whilst 
seated in the harness checks the length of the brake lines, that they can 
easily reach the handles and also without obstruction easily reach and 
operate the trimmers on both sides.
The LINK is delivered with a double installation ready so the pilot can 
adequate hassle free the brake point at the best position. (see brakes 2.8).

2.5  ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR

The acceleration mechanism of the LINK works when you push with your 
feet on the accelerator bar. Most harnesses designed for powered flight 
are equipped with a preinstalled 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 pilots’ legs!