Niviuk ICEPEAK 8 User Manual

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12to be applied. In fact big ears on wings with a profile of 2 lines can oftenprove difficult.For all these reasons, we advise the use of the 4C3descent techniqueon the ICepeaK 8. This technique ensures a rapid descent is achievedwhilst forward wing speed is maintained and so the risk of a deep stall iseliminated.HoW?locate the 4C3on your risers and as you would when applying big earssimply pull down firmly and smoothly until you see both wingtips dropback slightly. The forward speed of the glider speed will then reduceslightly, quickly stabilize and then increase. You will then experiencea fall rate of around 5-6m/s. Controlled turning of the wing can easilybe maintained by weight shifting the harness, exactly the same as youwould with big ears. We recommend the application of the speed barwhilst using this technique. To exit the maneuver release the lines as youwould with big ears, control the pitch and the wing will quickly adoptnormal flight.This new technique allows a comfortable and controllable rapid descentwithout the risk of experiencing a “cravat” or “deep stall”.We advise you to first try this technique in smooth conditions withsufficient altitude above appropriate terrain.5.3 B-lINe sTallThis manoeuvre is not possible with this wing.5.4 spIral dIVeThis is a more effective way for rapidly losing height. You have to knowthat, the wing can gain a lot of vertical speed and rotation speed (Gforce). This can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness (blac-kouts). These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this manoeuvregradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases and you willlearn to fully appreciate and understand the manoeuvre. always practicethis manoeuvre when flying at high altitude.To start the manoeuvre, first lean your bodyweight and pull the brakeline to the side to which you are leaning. You can regulate the intensity ofthe turn by applying a little outside brake.a paraglider flying at its maximum turn speed can reach –20 m/s, equi-valent 70 km/h vertical speed and stabilize in a spiral dive from 15 m/sonwards.These are the reasons why you should be familiar with the manoeuvreand know how to carry out the exit methods.To exit this manoeuvre you must progressively release the inside brakeand also momentarily apply outside brake. Whilst doing this you mustalso lean your bodyweight towards the outside. This exit manoeuvre hasto be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feelthe pressure and speed changes at the same time.The after effect of the exit manoeuvre is that the glider will rock brieflywith lateral surge, depending on how the manoeuvre has been carriedout.practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation.5.5 sloW desCeNT TeCHNIQUeUsing this technique (do not hurry to descend) we will fly normally, withoutforcing neither the material nor the pilot. It means looking for descendingair areas and turn as it was a thermal – in order to descend. We have toavoid danger areas when looking for descent zones. safety is the mostimportant thing.