Nova PENTAGON
The first pentagonal rescue parachute: fast opening thanks to corner vents, strong self-damping pendulum stability, water-resistant Porcher PN9 fabric, and simplified packing. Three sizes (max load 100, 120 and 145 kg). EN 12491 certified.
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This product is available on supplier order. Delivery time: 1 to 4 weeks.
Ref. RA-NOVA-PENTAGON
Detailed description
The five-sided rescue that refuses to pendulum
The NOVA PENTAGON is the first pentagonal rescue parachute. This five-sided shape is not a gimmick: it combines fast opening, a contained sink rate, and above all, remarkable pendulum damping — exactly what you expect from a rescue when everything goes wrong.
A self-stabilizing geometry
On the PENTAGON, each corner faces an edge where the airflow is different: if the parachute starts to oscillate towards a corner, the asymmetry of the lift creates a restoring force that automatically counteracts the movement. Result: a stable descent, without a swinging effect. The five corner vents also accelerate inflation during opening.
A water-resistant parachute fabric
The PENTAGON is entirely constructed from Porcher Sport PN9, a fabric used for BASE parachutes, chosen for its durability and water resistance: even after a water landing, the rescue remains fully functional. On our sites bordered by lakes and ponds, this is not a minor detail.
A forgiving packing
All lower lines have the same length, are color-coded, and regularly spaced; packing loops guide each step. Packing is simple and the risk of error is minimal — we confirm this in the workshop, where we pack rescues all year round.
Technical specifications
| Size | 100 | 120 | 145 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 | 120 | 145 |
| Flat surface area (m²) | not communicated | 32 | not communicated |
| Weight (kg) | not communicated | 1,4 | not communicated |
| Sink rate at max load (m/s) | not communicated | 5,2 | not communicated |
Certification: EN 12491:2015+A1:2021 & NfL 2-565-20.
Cyrille's advice: for sizing, calculate your full PTV — pilot, wing, harness, all dressed — and keep some margin below the maximum load: an overloaded rescue descends quickly. And regardless of the model, have it repacked at least once a year; that's exactly what we do at the Oderen workshop.
Need advice on choosing the size or having your rescue repacked? Contact us or visit the workshop in Oderen.
Fly safe,
Cyrille MARCK and the Rid’Air/CEM team