NOVA-Wings SA

NOVA-Wings SA NOVA Paragliders are now available to every pilot in South Africa. Our aim is simple;
1. Be ruthlessly honest about availability and delivery times
3.

Supply good gliders that we believe in, and have experience with, to our fellow pilots.
2. Concentrate on the majority of pilots, in other words the En B and En C class.
4. Know the gliders that we sell, i.e. fly these very gliders ourselves all the time so that we can answer questions about them as truthfully as possible

Before one buys a new glider, you must answer the following questions to y

ourself;
1. Where are you going with your paragliding? Are you an xc (or hoping to do more xc) pilot, or are you content to fly around take-off? Do you want to participate in competitions, and if so, in which class would you be comfortable? Are you an older pilot who wants a wing that behaves well over the next few years, or are you a young gun who wants to push yourself? And many more questions like this.
2. What is your all-up weight? Which glider suits your weight best? If the glider doesn’t suit your weight, can you manipulate it enough – a heavier or lighter harness, ballast, lighter reserve, etc?
3. What are you prepared to spend? Do you buy new or used?
4. Resale value? En B and En C gliders are much more likely to re-sell than En D gliders
5. Ease of use. Packing instructions and durability. Sheathed or unsheathed lines. The last thing that one wants is a glider that needs elaborate packing when you land in shrubs/thorns or tight sports. We love talking to pilots and discussing gliders. We also encourage pilots to research as many other gliders as possible. Why buy a Nova glider?
1. No fuss, no frills. Easy packing, sheathed main lines, durability.
2. Class leading performance.
3. Some of the lowest aspect ratios in the various classes. This translates to passive safety and peace of mind flying. Our goal is to promote the brand that we believe in, to make the best gliders available to pilots at the most affordable prices, and to offer an honest service to people that we will always run into on take off sites all over SA. Phone us, INBOX us or drop an email – Nova-wings SA is not about selling gliders, it’s about having fun!

Nova Mentor 7 - Special to SA!Size Small (80-100kg) and Medium (90-110kg) arriving at your door for R55k. Very limited s...
01/04/2026

Nova Mentor 7 - Special to SA!

Size Small (80-100kg) and Medium (90-110kg) arriving at your door for R55k. Very limited stock! Send us a DM to book yours now.

https://www.nova.eu/en/gliders/mentor-7/

Has NOVA Team Pilot Pierre Carter decided his wing doesn't match his harness?Nonetheless he's moved on to the Team Pilot...
26/04/2023

Has NOVA Team Pilot Pierre Carter decided his wing doesn't match his harness?

Nonetheless he's moved on to the Team Pilot Red XENON and wants to part with his little used, well trained, Blue version (Size 18) at a real low price of R38,000.

Give him a shout or drop us a DM...

7 Summits 7 Flights

FOR SALENew! Demo! Used!In stock!Drop us a DM for more info.
15/03/2023

FOR SALE
New! Demo! Used!
In stock!
Drop us a DM for more info.

Good as new!DOUBLESKIN size 17 for Sale.This wing has 15 flights and less than 3 hours in the air, looks and feels brand...
16/07/2022

Good as new!
DOUBLESKIN size 17 for Sale.
This wing has 15 flights and less than 3 hours in the air, looks and feels brand new.
Price R35,000.

At 2.1kg the DOUBLESKIN is a pleasure for Hike and Fly, at a take off weight between 55 an 75kg is classified EN A, and features a high degree of passive safety (Flat Aspect Ratio: 4.4) but due to its agility, excellent performance and enjoyable thermaling characteristics, it is always ready to turn a top to bottom flight into an XC round trip. Pilots who enjoy the odd wing-over will enjoy the short and precise brake travel in combination with the benign reactions of the DOUBLESKIN. Pilots who enjoy an even more dynamic handling will benefit from the extended weight range of the size 17 wing – with a take off weight between 75 and 90 kg the wing is certified as EN/LTF B.

Read all about it:
https://www.nova.eu/en/gliders/doubleskin/

11/05/2022

PARAGLIDING ⛳ Riederalp [CH] ∷ ⌛ 10:28:55 h ∷ ø 25.40 km/h ∷ ⊺ 3958 m

11/03/2022

MENTOR 7 LIGHT - HYBRID 2.5-LINER 🔥
Es ist so weit! Der lang ersehnte MENTOR-Nachfolger ist unterwegs – und zwar in seiner leichten Variante. Wir haben zugehört und gehen auf die Wünsche unserer Pilotinnen und Piloten ein. Die Entscheidung fiel leicht und so freuen wir uns, nun endlich den MENTOR 7 Light vorzustellen! Wegen der großen Nachfrage haben wir den MENTOR 7 Light entgegen der Gewohnheit vorgezogen.
Er wird in den Farben Red, Gold, Lime und Blue verfügbar sein.

💥 Der MENTOR 7 Light zeichnet sich als Hybrid 2,5-Leiner aus und trägt Gene des XENON in sich. Diese neue Bauweise ermöglicht eine effektive Pitch-Kontrolle wie bei 2-Leinern und sorgt für eine herausragende XC-Performance. Mit seinem intelligenten Leichtbau folgt der MENTOR 7 Light dem Trend zu leichten und zugleich langlebigen XC-Flügeln.

Hard Facts:
• 2,5-Leiner, EN/LTF B, mit 66 Zellen und intelligentem Leichtbau
• Streckung: 5,5 ausgelegt, 4,18 projiziert
• Größen: XXS bis L
• Flächen projiziert: 17,90 / 19,80 / 21,77 / 23,72 / 25,70 qm
• Gewicht: 4,15 kg (für Größe 80-105 kg))
• Gewichtsbereiche: 55-85 / 70-95 / 80-105 / 90-115 / 100-130 kg
Verfügbar ab Frühling/Sommer 2022 🪂
Weitere Infos folgen 😎

18/02/2022
Pierre giving his new wing a babtism of big air in the Drakensberg Mountains! It's a very fitting introduction to South ...
16/02/2022

Pierre giving his new wing a babtism of big air in the Drakensberg Mountains!
It's a very fitting introduction to South Africa for the and I'm sure the first of many grand adventures with the perfect mountain flying partner
Wishing you great views and safe landings Pierre!
NOVA Performance Paragliders

7 Summits 7 Flights

The XENON is coming to Africa!In February the much anticipated XENON will be landing in South Africa for the first time....
21/12/2021

The XENON is coming to Africa!

In February the much anticipated XENON will be landing in South Africa for the first time.

The XENON (EN/LTF D) was designed for experienced XC pilots and hike & fly competitions. It is also perfect for those who are flying a two-liner for the first time.
It offers pilots who want to get the most out of an XC day the perfect package of performance and safety. Thanks to a clever mix of materials, the superlight XENON is also extraordinarily durable.

Read all about it here https://www.nova.eu/en/gliders/xenon/

And PM us soon to get your order in!

26/09/2021

MENTOR 7: What is a Hybrid 2.5-Liner?

A Hybrid 2.5-liner like the MENTOR 7 no longer has a complete C-level, but is a 2-liner design in the outer wing area. There is no longer a C-3 line. Therefore, the suspension points of the A- and B-level move backwards on the outer wing. Additionally, the distance between A-lines and B-lines increases.

Advantages of the Hybrid 2.5-liner concept:
– You have more possibilities to optimise the wing twist in accelerated flight (i.e. the angle of attack over the entire span). With the 3-liner you have to compromise more, which can potentially reduce performance and stability.
– The Hybrid 2.5-liner setup of the MENTOR 7 contributes to efficient pitch control when flying on bar. Some team pilots at NOVA who had the chance to fly the MENTOR 7 say that it is just as easy to control via the rear risers as the XENON. And it is a real two-liner!
– It reduces the line drag (but this was NOT the main reason for developing the Hybrid 2.5-liner).



MENTOR 7: Was ist ein Hybrid 2.5-Leiner?

Ein Hybrid 2,5-Leiner wie der MENTOR 7 hat keine komplette C-Ebene mehr, sondern ist im Außenflügelbereich ein 2-Leiner. Es gibt keine C-3 Leine mehr. Die Aufhängungspunkte der A- und B-Ebene rücken daher am Außenflügel nach hinten. Der Abstand zwischen A und B wird dort größer.

Vorteile des Hybrid 2,5-Leiners:
– Man hat mehr Möglichkeiten, die Schränkung (also den Anstellwinkelverlauf über die gesamte Spannweite) über den Beschleuniger zu optimieren. Beim 3-Leiner muss man hier mehr Kompromisse eingehen, die potentiell leistungs- und stabilitätsmindernd sein können.
– Das Hybrid-2,5 Liner Setup des MENTOR 7 trägt zur effizienten Pitch-Kontrolle im beschleunigten Flug bei. Einige Team-Piloten bei NOVA, die den MENTOR 7 schon fliegen konnten, meinen, dass er ebenso gut über den hinteren Tragegurt zu kontrollieren ist wie XENON. Und der ist ein echter Zweileiner!
– Es spart natürlich Leinenmeter bzw. Leinenwiderstand (aber dies ist NICHT der Hauptgrund für die Entwicklung des Hybrid 2,5-Leiners).

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