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Niviuk Hook Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Niviuk Hook.

niviuk hook paraglider


Just takin' it easy in an aerial armchair.. Photo from Niviuk, used with permission.


Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 1-2
Size DesignationS




Ever Flown This Wing?

If so, feel free to share anything you like about the experience here. What were your first impressions?

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Paraglider Reviews From Other Visitors

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LOVE my Niviuk Hook!  starstarstarstarstar
I'm a proud Hook owner, with the following info:

2006 Niviuk Hook, Medium size (Orange color scheme)
I weigh 180 lbs
Fly with a Woody Valley Express ...




Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being Oct 2006 currency conversions from the 2005 prices in Euros!

Euros3000EUR
U.S. Dollars3800USD
United Kingdom Pounds2020GBP
Australian Dollars5050AUD
South African Rand28000ZAR
South Korean Won3640000KRW
Indian Rupees175300INR



Numerical Data

For all you number-crunchers out there, feast on this:

pilot take-off weight75-95 kg(166-210 lbs)
wing weight5.5 kg(12.2 lbs)
wing area (flat)25.9 m²(279 ft²)
wing area (projected)22.5 m²(242 ft²)
wing span (flat)11.5 m(38 ft)
wing span (projected)9.3 m(31 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.1
aspect ratio (projected)3.9
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio7.9:1
speed min22 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim37 kph(23 mph, 20 knts)
speed max47 kph(29 mph, 25 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityhigh
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through < 180 degrees
landing behavioreasy
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly

All the above were recorded when this Niviuk Gliders paraglider was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Niviuk Hook. I hope this approach is useful for getting a good idea of the colors when quickly comparing wings. Most paragliders have a basic wing color plus something different adorning the leading edge.



red, with white and black tips




blue, with white and black tips




orange, with white and black tips




yellow, with white and black tips




A Good Book

Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual. Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? This book will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!

Last updated: 24 Aug 2007




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