The Niviuk team
its announcing the release of the SKATE, the new speed-riding glider
for the 2008 season.After almost one year of intense work and many
prototypes, niviuk now feel that the Skate will be even more suited to the
demands of the speed-gliding pilots and the schools than even the very
successful Nooky.
Easy to handle in all situations, highly resistant to roll, a wide speed range and a unique
profile provides the ability to glide parallel with the ground in all relief. With three risers
and a trim system which allows easy and effective adjustments to the angle of attack the
SKATE can be securely set to follow the inclination of the slope, so preventing any
unwanted take off. The result of all these improvements will make the SKATE a new
reference in the discipline of speed riding.
A new convertible harness/rucksack is also proposed with the SKATE. A new look with
5% more volume than our current speed riding harness, fixings for skis and pockets for
the quick folding bag (supplied) under the seat (for right or left handed pilots).
The Skate is available in 4 sizes: 8, 10, 12 and 14 m2.
All sizes will be delivered with standard riser and trims and with sizes 10, 12 and 14 m2
an extra set of school risers will also be supplied. These additional school risers will allow
the option for the experienced speed-riders to work with more security and also allow
the secure and safe progression of the new rider. The Skate can confidently be called
the “complete” speed-riding wing.
Available colours: One colour per size and only standard colours.
The special colour option is not available at this time.
| Skate8 |
Skate10 |
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| Skate12 |
Skate14 |
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Technical data:
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8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
| Cells number |
|
21 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
| Flat area |
m2 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
| Projected area |
7,36 |
9,2 |
11 |
12,81 |
| Flat span |
m |
4,88 |
5,29 |
5,8 |
6,26 |
| Projected span |
4,47 |
4,71 |
5,15 |
5,55 |
| Flat aspect ratio |
|
2,8 |
2,8 |
2,8 |
2,8 |
| Projected aspect ratio |
|
2,4 |
2,4 |
2,4 |
2,4 |
| Maximum cord |
|
2,07 |
2,25 |
2,46 |
2,66 |
| Minimum cord |
|
0,77 |
0,84 |
0,92 |
0,99 |
| Line height |
m |
2,82 |
3,06 |
3,35 |
3,62 |
| Risers |
|
A-B-C |
A-B-C |
A-B-C |
A-B-C |
| Main lines |
A/B/C |
4+3+3 |
4+3+3 |
4+3+3 |
4+3+3 |
| Glider weight |
kg |
2,5 |
2,7 |
3 |
3,3 |
| Certification |
|
EN 926-1 |
EN 926-1 |
EN 926-1 |
EN 926-1 |
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Available delivery options:
Complete Pack: Glider, inner bag, convertible harness/rucksack, quick folding bag and 30mm
automatic carabiners.
SKATE: Glider, Inner bag and quick folding bag.
SKATE harness: Convertible harness + carrying bag + quick folding bag.
We wish you an excellent
winter
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