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Nova Ion intermediate paraglider

Monday, September 21st, 2009
XC

Nova’s new low-end LTF 1-2 / EN B wing, the Ion, is ready to take over from the Rookie in the Austrian manufacturer’s lineup, and is described by Nova as “an ideal paraglider for recreational pilots and first XC flights”. The company say the Ion has “inherited the Rookie’s important qualities, of suitability for instruction, [...]

Nova Oryx lightweight paraglider

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
XC

Nova has a new lightweight wing in the offing: The Oryx, (certification ongoing for LTF 1-2, EN B), is based on the Mentor but using lighter fabrics, a slightly altered profile, thinner lines and different risers. The topsail is made from strong and long-lasting 40 g / m2 Porcher fabric, with the very lightweight 27 [...]

Nova Triton

Thursday, January 29th, 2009
XC

Nova sum up their new EN D, LTF 2-3, wing, the Triton, as having “performance without a bite”. They say they are not pushing the boundaries of the certification categories on any of their wings, but instead are concentrating on getting the right feel and features for each wing for its perceived target group of [...]

Peak to Peak Paragliding / NOVA XC Flying Camp

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
XC

NOVA team pilots run XC flying camp in Greifenburg, Austria

Nova Mentor certified LTF 1-2

Friday, April 11th, 2008
Nova Mentor. Photo: NOVA / Till Gottbrath

The Nova Mentor has now received LTF certification in four sizes, covering a load range of 70 to 130 kg

Nova One lightweight reversible harness

Friday, March 14th, 2008
Nova One lightweight reversible paragliding harness

Nova One’s lightweight, reversible paragliding harness has a Cygnus airbag yet still weighs only 1.9 kg.