Niviuk SKIN 3 P User manual

SKIN 3 P
User’s manual

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NIVIUK GLIDERS & AIR GAMES SL C/ DEL TER 6, NAVE D 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER - GIRONA - SPAIN
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SKIN 3 P
PROGRESS AT EVERY LEVEL
WELCOME
We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for your condence in
our SKIN 3 P product line.
We would like to share the enthusiasm with which we created this wing
and the importance and care we took in the design and manufacture of
this new model in order to offer maximum pleasure on every ight with a
SKIN 3 P.
A new generation of single-surface wings designed for those who push
hike & y to the limit. Now more agile and versatile than ever.
We are condent you will enjoy ying the SKIN 3 P and will soon discover
the meaning of our name:
“The importance of small details”.
The NIVIUK Gliders Team.
USER’S MANUAL
NIVIUK Gliders SKIN 3 P
This manual provides you with the necessary information on the main
characteristics of your new SKIN 3 P.
Whilst it provides information on the wing, it cannot be viewed as an
instructional handbook and does not offer the training required to y
this type of paraglider. Training can only be undertaken at a certied
paragliding school and each country has its own system of licensing.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
pilot competence.
The information in this manual is provided in order to warn you against
adverse ying situations and potential dangers.
Equally, we would like to remind you that it is important to carefully read all
the contents of your new SKIN 3 P.
Misuse of this equipment could lead to severe injuries or death. The
manufacturers and dealers cannot be held responsible for misuse of the
paraglider. It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure the equipment is
used correctly.

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SUMMARY
WELCOME 2
USER’S MANUAL 2
1. CHARACTERISTICS 4
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 4
1.2 CERTIFICATION 4
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4
1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS 5
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS 7
2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 7
2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION 7
2.2 PROCEDURE 8
2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESS 8
2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS 8
2.5 SPEED BAR 8
2.6 INSPECTION AND WING
INFLATION ON THE GROUND 9
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 9
3. THE FIRST FLIGHT 10
3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 10
3.2 PREPARATION 10
3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 10
3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10
3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL,
AND TAKE-OFF 10
3.6 LANDING 10
3.7 PACKING 11
4. IN FLIGHT 11
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 11
4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 11
4.3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 11
4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 13
4.5 KNOT(S) IN FLIGHT 14
5. LOSING ALTITUD 14
5.1 BIG EARS 14
5.2 B-LINE STALL 15
5.3 SPIRAL DIVE 15
5.4 SLOW DESCENT THECNIQUE 16
6. SPECIAL METHODS 16
6.1 TOWING 16
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 16
7. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 17
7.1 MANTINANCE 17
7.2 STORAGE 17
7.3 CHECK AND INSPECTION 18
7.4 REPAIRS 18
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSABILITY 19
9. GUARANTEE 19
10. ANNEXES 20
10.1 TECHNICAL DATA 20
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 21
10.3 RISERS PLAN 22
10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN 23
10.5 DIMENSIONS SKIN 3 P 16 24
10.6 DIMENSIONS SKIN 3 P 18 24
10.7 DIMENSIONS SKIN 3 P 20 25
10.10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST 26

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1. CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The new Skin 3 P revolutionises the concept of lightweight as we have
known it and offers the perfect balance between weight, performance
and durability. A wing that can reach a higher speed and offers more fun
with a simpler and more efcient maneuverability, in comparison to its
previous generation.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
The SKIN 3 P has been submitted for the European EN and LTF
certication.All certication tests were performed at the Swiss testing
house Air Turquoise. All sizes passed the load and shock tests.
The load test proved that the wing can withstand the stipulated 8G.
The shock test proved that he wing can resist 800 daN of force.
The ight test resulted in the following certication for sizes 18 and 20:
EN B
LTF B
We recommend that only pilots who are familiar with gliders of this
certication or above y the SKIN 3 P.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
pilot competence.
We recommend pilots read the ight test report carefully,
especially the comments of the test pilot. The report contains all the
necessary information on how the paraglider reacts during each of the
tested manoeuvres.
It is important to note that different size wings will react differently during
manoeuvres. Even within the same size, at maximum or minimum load,
the behaviour and reactions of the wing may vary.
- Description of EN B class wing characteristics:
SKIN 3 P with a high degree of passive safety and very forgiving ight
characteristics. Gliders with high collapse resistance outside normal
ight.
-Description of the skills required by the pilot to y an EN B wing:
Designed for all pilots, including pilots under instruction.
For further information on the ight test and the corresponding
certication number, please see the nal pages of this manual or see
niviuk.com.
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
Niviuk developed this wing by adopting very specic goals: to improve
performance, excellent handling; to facilitate more control for the pilot.
To increase performance while maintaining the highest level of
safety. To ensure that the wing transmits the maximum feedback in
an understandable and comfortable way so that the pilot can focus
on piloting and enjoying the ight. And, with smooth handling, take
advantage of all favourable conditions.
In all aspects of ight, the wing is very solid and stable. The glide is
smooth, even when fully accelerated. During glides, the wing maintains
altitude and the wing remains stable. Improved turn precision means
handling is less physical and provides better feedback. Inating the wing
is much easier and gentler, without overshooting.
Flying this wing is very intuitive, with clear and useful feedback about the
airmass. It responds to the pilot’s inputs effectively and even in thermic
and turbulent conditions it remains stable and solid.

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The SKIN 3 P ies efciently. It enters thermals with sufcient speed to
centre in the lift and climbs progressively. The handling is progressive
and effective for even more ying pleasure under an exciting wing of
extraordinary quality.
It is lightweight; even lighter in ight and easy to pilot, with outstanding
turbulence buffering and a surprising range of speed for incredible glides.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS
The SKIN 3 P has all the technological innovations used on other Niviuk
gliders and is built with the most careful selection of current materials. It
has all the current technology and accessories available to improve pilot
comfort whilst increasing safety and performance.
In the design of all Niviuk products the team aims to ensure development
and continuous improvement. The technologies developed in recent
years have allowed us to develop greater, better wings. It is in this
context that we would like to introduce the technologies included in this
new model.
RAM Air Intake - this system is characterised by the arrangement of the
air inlets, to ensure optimal maintenance of internal pressure. Thanks to
this design, we were able to reduce their size, while maintaining the same
air ow at all angles to improve laminar ow. More consistency across
the whole speed range and better performance without compromising on
safety.
Titanium Technology (TNT) – a revolutionary technique using titanium.
Using Nitinol in the internal construction provides a more uniform prole
and reduces the weight to gain efciency in ight. Nitinol provides the
highest level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks.
3D Pattern Cut Optimisation (3DP) – the latest generation of wings
require a new fabric panel pattern and cutting system. Creating separate
panels for each of the sections at the front of the wing means the sail
fabric is more taut and crease-free. During the cutting, the optimal
orientation of the fabric section is selected, depending on its nal
location. If the fabric pattern is properly aligned with the axes of load, it
suffers less deformation after repeated use, to the long-term benet of
the leading edge.
Structured Leading Edge (SLE) - the use of the SLE considerably
reduces the amount of Mylar which was used in previous Niviuk wings
and this also reduces the weight of the leading edge. Therefore it is
easier to inate this wing than a paraglider without this system.
3D Pattern Cut Optimisation (3DP) – the latest generation of wings
require a new fabric panel pattern and cutting system. Creating separate
panels for each of the sections at the front of the wing means the sail
fabric is more taut and crease-free. During the cutting, the optimal
orientation of the fabric section is selected, depending on its nal
location. If the fabric pattern is properly aligned with the axes of load, it
suffers less deformation after repeated use, to the long-term benet of
the leading edge.
3DL - adding an extra reinforced seam to the leading edge helps to
ensure more consistency and volume in the prole. This provides a more
efcient 3D contour..
Interlock System (IKS) - the IKS is a connection system that allows the
risers to be connected to different parts of the wing, such as the lines or
the harness. The IKS technology is a step towards greater lightness in
wings and equipment, without sacricing effectiveness and providing the
same degree of safety and strength.
IKS1000 is included in the pack.