The Red Bull X-Alps, one of the world's toughest adventure races, is getting close and we at Niviuk are ready for facing the challenge. As you know, this year we will participate in the trail with the athlete Babu Sunuwar and the new Peak 3 X-Alps. From Salsburg to Monaco, 1.000 km of adventureis waiting us!

The light version of the new Peak 3 glider (1.1 kg lighter - 4.4 kg in size 23) has been specifically conceived for those devotes of the purest Cross Country. Thanks to the combination of performance and lightness the Peak 3 X-Alps is the perfect teammate to cover the longest routes as well as the to resist the biggest challenges. The glider is lightweight for the hiking phases and powerful when in the air. It is a complete high level athlete!

The new Peak 3 is already here! Are you ready? Available in three sizes: 21, 23 and 25. View all the information here.

After nine intense days of competition, the 2013 edition of the French paramotor nationals has finished. From May the 4th to 12th, we settled down in the locality of Mondreville to accompany the Niviuk pilots and to enjoy the competition.

Concerning to the results, it should be pointed out the first position in the economy task of Ramón Morillas flying the Kougar glider, who established a notable difference of approximately 40 minutes from the second classified. Ramón also got the 7th position on the overall ranking.

The Kougar, a paramotor glider specifically designed to meet every requirement and demand made by experienced pilots of powered flight, requires less power to speed so significantly reducing fuel consumption thanks to the efficiency of its reflex profile RSP (Reflex System Profile).

This competition is one of the latest steps before the Slalom World Championship that will be hold in Aspressur Buech in September. The top world pilots including Ramon Morillas, who will probably fly a new Slalom paramotor glider model, will meet there to compete for the first world position!

Congratulations to all winners and participants!

Chek the results here

The Hook 3 is the legacy of the experience and knowledge acquired by Niviuk along years of commitment and research to obtain the latest technology available to all pilot. It is is an accessible and reliable glider provided with the latest advances and the high performances achieved in the top categories.

A technology privileged

When the experience of the past meets the innovation of the future the perfect balance is achieved. It has been equipped with the latest technology handed down from competition wings: 3LT( 3 Liner Technology), to reduce the resistance increasing the performance of the wing; SLE (Structured Leading Edge)  and RAM Air Intake, in the leading edge, to guarantee  more aerodynamic efficiency as well as a consistent airflow leading to easy piloting; and DRS ( Drag Reduction Structure), in the trailing edge, to reach an exceptional handling and more control and precision. 

Higher performances and total comfort

The Hook 3’s new features allow pilots enjoying total comfort in flight. Let yourself be guided by this high performance wing and discover how to reach more efficiency without sacrificing the usual safety found in the EN B class .

New emotions

The Hook 3 offers a new way of feeling the pleasure of flying. What’s the difference? Our R+D team focused on innovation, on changing the design of the wings, on looking for new materials and on offering the same quality as usual to achieve our main goal: improve the experience of the pilots, because the pilot is the most important thing to us.

Dare to enjoy new experiences and feel the freedom!

More about Hook 3

A few months ago, the magazine Parapente Mag published a review of the Koyot 2, our EN A glider for those who are bound by the spell of passion for free flight and have a growing desire to push the boundaries of new found adventures.

The Koyot 2 offers confidence and comfort and with its ease of piloting, light, smooth, progressive and intuitive handling. Inflating the Koyot 2 is both simple and efficient and even if you do get ahead of it the wing will simply sit directly above your head and wait for you to make the decision when to take off.  Even in the most difficult conditions the Koyot 2 will not falter. These characteristics with its high level of passive safety and comfort will allow you to enjoy many hours of stress free flight.

The Koyot2’s profile incorporates the SLE (Structured Leading Edge) within its structure that provides more rigidity and stability along the span of leading edge to optimize aerodynamic performance without losing any flexibility, whilst providing leading edge durability.

“..easier to pilot thanks to the technological enhancement without losing the pleasure of the free fight. It is a fantastic glider for flying many hours to gain self-confidence and go ahead...”

Read the full article here (French readers)

Last March the 27th the paramotor Niviuk pilot Ramon Morillas set off to the Himalaya joining the expedition team of mountain climber Alex Txikon who was trying to conquer the Nupse summit. 

Here we have some of the amazing shoots which show two of Ramón and Alex’s flights surrounded by the awesome landscapes of the zone: a Tandem BASE jump from the Takoo 2 at 5.000 meters with the background image of Amadabam Mountain; and a 5000 meters flight with the Zion glider on the south Nupse slope.

Don’t forget to keep an eye on Ramon’s new projects!

Photo credits: Ramón Morillas and Iker Segura

When we launched the Artik 3, we described it as the perfect combination of technology, performance, safety and pleasure. Nowadays, almost a year later and having gather the experience of those pilots who fly it, we keep being totally agreed with that statement.

Among the latest products of the season, the Artik 3 is still a reference in the Sport Class; an icon on the EN C category with a long way ahead. It is an accessible, safety and performance glider true to Niviuk spirit.

Innovation, quality and service are the pillars of Niviuk’s phylosophy. And all those attributes are reflected in the Artik 3 to provide you an excellent glider. 

Efficiency and safety

With an innovative profile developed using the very latest software and a new line plan using low resistance 3-line technology the Artik 3 brings performance and extraordinary passive safety on the EN C class. Moreover, with progressive, predictable and efficient handling the Artik 3 effectively reads the air mass, seeking out and coring thermals with efficiency and ease.

Thanks to the SLE and STE technologies, the Artik 3 remains agile, light and predictable in all conditions of flight and behaves impeccably during turbulence. The Artik 3, high speed with superior glide, the future of the Sport Class is here.

The Artik 3 technology

SLE (Structured Leading Edge): the SLE provides more rigidity and stability along the span of leading edge but also allows full flexibility along the both the vertical and horizontal axis of each open cell. It ensures ease of movement on the ground, easier launches and high security in the air during turbulence, and whilst flying at speed. Read more…

STE (Structured Trailing Edge): with the STE when we reduce the speed of the wing, it is its entire surface which slowly starts to bend, not only its trailing edge, as happens with the wings that do not have STE. The pitch control is notably improved as well. Read more…

3LT (3 Liner Technology): a powerful profile, a detailed internal architecture structure and the use of high-tech strength materials make possible a significant reduction of the total length of suspension lines in order to reduce the parasite resistance and the weight of the glider to gain efficiency.

Options: Racing Kit

The smaller diameter suspension lines supplied with the racing kit improves the glide ratio and the overall speed of the wing. These new lines are less elastic than the originals so increasing the wing/pilot feedback and offer a more precise feeling of the air.

This kit includes 28 unsheathed lines, a replacement line plan and adhesive labels used for the storage of the original lines. When fitted the Artik 3 Race kit maintains the integrity of the EN-C and LTF certifications.

Last week Baixo Guandu (Brazil) held the second event of the 2013 PWC. After some days of rain and wind, in the end 5 tasks were set by the participants.

We would like to congratulate all winners and pilots, especially Icepeak 6 women pilots for their excellent results. Holding the eighth first positions of the top 10, they have showed again their potential: 1 Seiko Fukuoka, 2 Ayse Barak, 3 Elisa Houdry, 4 Noriko Misunuma, 5  Klaudia Bulgakow, 6 CamilaAntonorsi, 7  Andrea Jaramillo and 8 Yuki Sato.

Another triumph for the Niviuk girls to add to the others achieved from the beginning of the season: firstly, in the Super Final where Nicole Fedele and Laurie Genovese got the 1st and 2nd place; and then in Porterville with Nicole Fedele’s 2nd position.

Congratulations to the Abac Team (Lucas Bernardin, Honorin Hamard, Didier Desaintetienne and Laurie Genovese) for its 2nd place on the Team’s ranking

See you on the next PWC!

Check all the results here

Photo credits: Honorin Hamard, Laurie Genovese and Sergio Kawakami (Airboysteam)

While last week Brazil held another event of the PWC, in the European continent the Icepeak 6 pilots decided to give us a great week of great flights.

On  April the 17thEder Kurt, a Cross Country legend in Italy and one of the latest Niviuk Team’s signings made a fantastic FAI triangle of 197.98 km with his Icepeak 6 in the North of Italy. He flew for more than 7 hours with an average speed of 26 km/h after a 1200 meter ascent on snow transporting his flight equipment. Amazing!

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Additionally, the day after Swiss pilots Marcel Schmid and DominikBreitinger headed the XContest ranking of the day with two flat triangles of 222,73 and 211,40 km. Well done!

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We know that these protagonists are only a small representation of all pilots who everyday achieved new challenges around the world. At Niviuk we are proud of being part of their adventures and sharing their passion for flying, because we know there are no exceptional gliders without exceptional pilots. 

We cannot imagine a better way to begin the new season than announcing the arrival of the new Peak 3. We are sure it will be the centre of attention on any flying site.

Niviuk’s R&D team has worked hard to create a new XC glider provided with latest technologies. Thanks to the knowledge acquired from the competition experience we can now feature an EN D glider with a more efficient profile never seen before.

The power of technology

The Peak 3 is one of nowadays most ambitious serial XC, a serial thoroughbred. Niviuk technology is in all its cells:

The leading edge has been equipped with SLE and RAM air intake technologies, this allows an optimal position for the the air intakes (below the leading edge of the glider aligned with the intrados) to creates excellent internal pressure as well as an improving of the laminar flow on intrados. Thanks to them the glider provides superior performance in turbulence to fly feeling the control in any condition.

The DRS (Drag Reduction System) technology has been applied on the trailing edge, which has been reinforced with small ribs that makes this part flatter in order to spread the pressure out evenly. It means better air-flow and less drag on this important part of the glider.

It has been made with high strength materials, which allow a significant reduction of the total length of suspension lines in order to reduce the parasite resistance and the weight of the glider. The Peak 3 is a 2 liner technology glider conceived to offer you more for less: more performance and security; less flat span and weight. More speed, better ascent in thermals and better glide to bring you to everywhere you wish.

It promises excellent results: the exceptional behavior of the glider at every speed is a revolution. The sensation of command is guaranteed thanks to the easy intuitive control of every function.

Peak 3, set your new challenges!

We would like to thanks everyone who has shared with us another edition of the Trofeo Expo Montegrappa, held in Bassano (Italy) from March the 28th to April the 1st. Your involvement to the event is for the Niviuk Team the best reward for months of eagerness and work as well as the best way to start the new season.

Despite the rainy weather, the Niviuk Stand welcomed a considerable number of pilots, friends and visitors in an exceptional festive atmosphere. We introduced some of the new products of the season – such as the new Peak 3, the Hook 3 and the reversible and compact Konvers harness – and we shared a great time with our friends of Infinityfly, the Abac Team and all the participants.

Concerning the Trofeo Montegrappa, the rain gave the pilots a respite on last day; therefore they only could fly the 5th task. Although, the results of the Niviuk pilots were pretty good: 1st place on the overall for the Italian Luigi Grandi with the new Peak 3 glider. A great success if we considerer thatthe pilot was competing, with a serial glider against the best competition gliders of the market. We are convinced that the new Peak 3 – a powerful, easy handling, compact and efficient glider – will be in the center of attention this season. On the other hand, on the womens’ ranking, Seiko Fukuoka and Yvonne Dathe got the 2nd and 3r place respectively with the Icepeak 6.

Check the results here

Congratulations to all winners and participants! See you next year!