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Niviuk NK1 Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Niviuk NK1.

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niviuk nk1 paraglider

A nice shot of an NK1 floating overhead. From Niviuk, used with permission.


Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 1
Size DesignationS

Unusually, the XS size is certified by CEN while all the other sizes have a DHV rating.




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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Niviuk NK1 - Great First Wing!  starstarstarstar
The Niviuk NK1 Paraglider I would recommend to anyone that is looking for a first wing for two reasons: Safety in all aspects of flying and Performance....




Price

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

Euros2600EUR
U.S. Dollars3300USD
United Kingdom Pounds1700GBP
Australian Dollars4400AUD
South African Rand25600ZAR
South Korean Won3120000KRW
Indian Rupees149300INR



Numerical Data

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

pilot take-off weight69-90 kg(152-199 lbs)
wing weight4.5 kg(9.9 lbs)
wing area (flat)24.3 m²(261 ft²)
wing area (projected)21.3 m²(229 ft²)
wing span (flat)10.7 m(35 ft)
wing span (projected)8.6 m(28 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)4.7
aspect ratio (projected)3.5
min sink1.2 m/s(236 fpm, 4.3 kph, 2.3 knts)
best glide ratio7.7:1
speed min21 kph(13 mph, 11 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 dampinghigh
control travelhigh
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitspontaneous
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 NK1. 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!




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