Niviuk HOOK 5 P User Manual

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113.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, AND TAKE-OFFThe HOOK 5 P comes up easily, without requiring additional energy, anddoes not overfly you. It is a straight-forward exercise, leaving enoughtime for you to decide whether to accelerate and take off or not.If the wind permits, we recommend a reverse launch, as this allows abetter visual inspection of the wing during inflation. In “strong” winds, thehook 5 is especially easy to control using this launch technique. Winds of25 to 30 km/h are considered strong for paragliding.Correctly setting up the wing on the ground before takeoff is especiallyimportant. Choose an appropriate location facing the wind. Position theparaglider in a crescent configuration to facilitate inflation. A clean winglayout will ensure a trouble-free take off.3.6 LANDINGThe HOOK 5 P lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift at yourdemand, allowing an enormous margin of error. Wrapping the brake linesaround your hand to get greater braking efficiency is not necessary.3.7 PACKINGThe Hook 5 P has a complex leading edge, manufactured using a varietyof different materials and it must be packed carefully. A correct foldingmethod is very important to extend the useful life of your paraglider.It should be concertina-packed, with the leading edge reinforcements flatand the flexible rods stacked one on top of the other. This method willkeep the profile in its original shape and protect the integrity of the wingover time. Make sure the reinforcements are not bent or folded. It shouldnot be folded too tightly to avoid damage to the cloth and/or lines.At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist youwith rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edgeand its internal structures in perfect condition.The NKare Bag guides you through the folding process, allowing you toconcertina pack the wing with each rod on top of the other and then foldthe wing as required. This folding system ensures that both the fabric andthe reinforcements of the internal structure are kept in perfect condition.4. IN FLIGHTWe recommend that you read the certification test report.The report contains all the necessary information on the HOOK 5 reactsduring each of the tested manoeuvres.It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adversemanoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size atmaximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing mayvary.Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the testreport is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, werecommend practising within the auspices of a licensed training outfit.4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCEThe HOOK 5 P has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is verystable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even inturbulent conditions.All paragliders must be piloted for the prevailing conditions and the pilotis the ultimate safety factor.We recommend active flying in turbulent conditions, always takingmeasures to maintain control of the wing, preventing it from collapsingand restoring the speed required by the wing after each correction.