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Nova Ion 5 Light Lightweight/Performance

£3,395.00£3,455.00

  • A lightweight feel-good intermediate with high performance (EN/LTF B)

    ION 5 Light – little weight, big performance

     

    The ION 5 Light combines a low weight, with the stunning characteristics of its heavier brother: outstanding glide, precise and agile handling and an exceptional climbing performance. Its light weight and forthcoming launch behaviour make the ION 5 Light an excellent companion both in the air and on the ground.

     

    A light, high-tech wing. Structurally optimised slots in the wing’s interior, high-quality lightweight materials and slim risers allowed a weight reduction of 800 g compared to the ION 5.

    The canopy construction uses mainly the latest generation of the Porcher Skytex 27 light cloth. The double-sided coating of this cloth provides the same proven UV resistance as current standard cloths that are significantly heavier.

    Performance included. On launch the lightweight wing impresses with its good-natured take off behaviour. In flight, the precise and agile handling allows an easy entry into thermals and facilitates an intuitive flying style. The canopy provides clear feedback that is easy to understand, making it a pleasant companion for beginner and experienced pilots alike. The performance in glide across the entire speed-range is well above its predecessor the ION 4. It is the combination of these features that make the ION 5 Light a good choice for long but relaxed cross-country flights.

    One wing for all occasions. The ION 5 Light is a glider for all occasions: whether it is a long thermal flight, a hike & fly adventure or simply soaring with friends. The ION 5 Light supports you in achieving your goals whilst giving you the peace of mind of a wing with a high degree of passive safety.

    Target Group The ION 5 Light is suitable for a wide spectrum of pilots. On the one hand, it offers a high degree of passive safety and is therefore suitable for the use in most flying schools. On the other hand, the glider has impressive performance, which makes the ION 5 Light a wing for every occasion: fun to fly but with inspiring climbing capabilities and an agile handling. The wing is suitable for talented beginners as well as experienced pilots with cross-country ambitions. From each ION generation to the next, the demands on the pilot have remained the same. The ION 5 Light stays true to its low-end EN B roots whilst offering the performance of a cross-country machine.

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    Small XXXS size for flyweights It is important to us to build smaller sized wings with a weight range starting at 50 kg. Instead of just scaling down a larger wing, we considered in great depth the technical peculiarities of small wings to ensure that the XXXS had a balanced and suitable brake configuration which matches the size of the canopy. Therefore, the ION 5 Light XXXS is a wing with its own, fully-fledged specification allowing both women and men to enjoy its excellent performance, safety features and impressive agility. This is our contribution to equal opportunities in flying.

    Useful information

    • Like the MENTOR, the ION has become a class of its own. For many years, we have been making wings for pilots with great ambitions that demand a high level of passive safety. While we keep improving on the performance, handling and feel of the ION range, this has not made our wings more demanding to fly.
    • New wing tip design: The profile has been optimized, the chord has been reduced and an additional cell has been added. The result is increased glide performance.
    • Latest cloth innovation: Porcher Skytex 27 Classic 2 cloth is coated on both sides and therefore offers high durability at a low weight.
    • Latest line materials: The PPSL65 from Liros are the thinnest sheathed lines on the market. We use them for the brakes and stabilo lines where they help us to reduce drag and make it easy to check lines before take-off.
    • Optimized ballooning calculation: The wing’s ballooning significantly influences the stability, performance and handling. The ION 5 Light benefits from new modelling and simulation tools which helped us to improve the wing’s stress distribution.

    Weight comparison ION 5 vs. ION 5 Light

    Colours

     Melon  Blue  Green  Gold

    Technical data

    XXXS
    XXS
    XS
    S
    M
    L
    Number of cells
    51
    Projected span
    7,75
    8,07
    8,50
    8,90
    9,29
    9,66
    Projected area
    16,86
    18,52
    20,51
    22,49
    24,51
    26,52
    Projected aspect ratio
    3,52
    Flat span

    10,18

    10,67
    11,20
    11,74
    12,26
    12,74
    Flat area
    20,00
    22,06
    24,31
    26,69
    29,12
    31,44
    Flat aspect ratio
    5,16
    Line diameter
    0,7 / 0,8 / 1,0 /1,2 / 1,3
    Line length

    5,95

    6,24
    6,57
    6,87
    7,17
    7,46
    Total line length
    203
    215
    227
    239
    248
    259
    Max. chord
    2,44
    2,57
    2,70
    2,82
    2,95
    3,05
    Min. chord
    0,45
    0,47
    0,50
    0,52
    0,54
    0,56
    Weight
    3,1
    3,35
    3,6
    3,85
    4,1
    4,3
    Recommended take off weight
    50-70*
    55-80
    70-90
    80-100
    90-110
    100-130
    Certification (EN/LTF)
    B
    B
    B
    B
    B

    B

    *certified from 50-80kg with EN B.

    Materials

    LEADING EDGE:
    Dominico 30DMF (WR), 41 g/m2
    TOP SURFACE:
    Skytex 27 C2 29 g/m2
    LOWER SURFACE:
    Skytex 27 C1 27 g/m2
    PROFILE RIBS (SUSPENDED):
    Porcher Skytex 32 Hard, 32g/m2
    PROFILE RIBS (UNSUSPENDED):
    Porcher Skytex 27 Hard, 27g/m2
    MAIN LINES:
    Liros PPSL 191 / TSL 140
    GALLERY LINES:
    Edelrid U-8000 series
    BRAKE LINES:
    DSL70 / PPSLS65
    RISERS:
    Kevlar 12mm

    Optimise your wing.

    During the initial flights the lines are subjected to real loads for the first time. This leads to stretching and shrinking – regardless of which line material is used. During NOVA Trim Tuning2 our software analyses how out of trim the glider has become and then calculates the required correction values. Trim Tuning aids safety and increases your flying fun.

    Fully comprehensive insurance.

    After purchasing the wing and successfully registering it at myNOVA, you are provided with one year fully comprehensive insurance (60 euro excess3). You do the damage, we carry the cost. NOVA Protect means that you can concentrate on the important thing: the flying! If you break it, we fix it!

    More than a check.

    The NOVA Full Service is more than just a check. Just like the Trim Tuning, we analyse the line lengths and ensure that the wing is restored to the optimal profile alignment across the whole of the span. Additionally we give the wing a full health check. Our NOVA Full Service gives you confidence in your wing.

    Three years without worry.

    If your wing has undergone NOVA Trim Tuning, the date to the next check is extended from two years to three years. The two-year check becomes a three-year check. This allows you to have an extra year of carefree flying. Please note the maximum permitted flying hours in the manual.

    Full four year warranty.

    As standard, NOVA provides a three year, rather than a two year, guarantee on its paragliders. If your wing has undergone NOVA Trim Tuning and a NOVA Full Service, then we will extend the guarantee for a further year to four years. You get a good feeling flying a NOVA wing.

    Everything available, anytime.

    If you register your wing at myNOVA, it is added to our Quality Assurance Database. In the database – accessed through myNOVA – you can download all the key data about your wing. The database will also assist the person servicing your glider by getting information about your glider at the click of a button. Your glider will be more comprehensively checked.

    1 The guarantee and service provision is limited, subject to conditions and not offered to the same extent in all countries. Detailed information is available in our guarantee conditions.

    2 This service is included in the purchase price in selected countries. Please contact your dealer for more information.

    3 This service covers damage incurred because of an accident while flying. Damage in other circumstances, personal injury, theft or other loss are excluded from this policy.

    Speedbrake Riser

    The NOVA Speedbrake Riser is the first three-liner riser which permits the glider to be accelerated as well as decelerated. It brings an end to pulling the C-lines, which killed performance.

    We recommend the Speedbrake Riser for cross-country pilots. If you prefer relaxed recreational flying, hill soaring or frequent groundhandling we recommend the standard riser without the Speedbrake strap.

    For an additional £60, we can offer the ION 5 Light fitted with the Speedbrake Riser. This offer is only valid for new wing purchases which are not yet delivered to the customer.

    The Speedbrake Riser comes ceramic rings instead of pulleys.

    This NOVA wing can be ordered with Speedbrake Risers for a reduced extra cost. This offer is only valid for new wing purchases which are not yet delivered to the customer.

    This NOVA wing can be ordered with Speedbrake Risers for a reduced extra cost. This offer is only valid for new wing purchases which are not yet delivered to the customer.

    This NOVA wing can be ordered with Speedbrake Risers for a reduced extra cost. This offer is only valid for new wing purchases which are not yet delivered to the customer.

    Delivered With

    NOVA Rucksack.The wing and harness will determine the size of the rucksack. We are offering our high quality and comfortable to carry models in size S (110 litres), M (145 litres) and in L (165 litres).

    Speed system. Your paraglider is fitted with a high quality speed system. Thanks to three holes in the cord attachment point, it will flexibly and simply adapt to your harness and leg length.

    NOVA windsock.So you know where the wind is coming from, we have added a NOVA windsock. With a length of approximately 80cm it is large enough for a take-off site. Repair kit.Everyone hopes it will never happen: a hole or tear in the paraglider. We have included a minor damage repair kit in the right colour for such an eventuality.

    Manual.We have enclosed a very detailed manual which contains everything you need to know about your flying equipment. Please study it before flying your gear for the first time.

    Student Riser (optional).As an option, we offer our Student Riser made of 20mm Nylon webbing. It is more wide, coloured and is more comfortable on the ground.