Nova XENON
Nova's ultralight EN D 2-liner: 65 cells, aspect ratio 6.7, 3.15 kg in size 17, nitinol rods and adjustable B-handles. For experienced cross-country pilots and hike & fly competitions. Sizes 17 to 22.
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Which size for you?
Enter your AUW (all-up weight, you fully geared): we'll point you to the size that fits the range.
- 17 65 – 80 kg
- 18 65 – 115 kg
- 20 80 – 105 kg
- 22 95 – 115 kg
This product is available on supplier order. Delivery time: 1 to 4 weeks.
Ref. RA-NOVA-XENON
Detailed description
Nova's ultralight 2-liner for serious cross-country ambitions
The XENON is Nova's EN D two-liner: 65 cells, a flat aspect ratio of 6.7, and only 3.15 kg in size 17. A mileage machine designed for experienced cross-country pilots and hike & fly competitions, where every gram and every glide point counts.
Ultralight, but not fragile
Nova has trimmed the superfluous: light fabrics, carbon where relevant, and nitinol rods — a shape-memory alloy impervious to creases — throughout the wing. The result: a tiny pack size, a leading edge that retains its shape season after season, and a wing that unfolds perfectly even after a bivouac packed tightly at the bottom of your bag.
Designed for rear-riser steering
The height-adjustable B-handles (HAB system, six positions) adapt to your build and harness geometry: rear-riser steering remains precise and less tiring, even after hours in accelerated flight. Remarkable glide, reassuring stability for its class, clear feedback: the XENON chains thermals without draining your energy.
Technical Specifications
| Size | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified PTV (kg) | 65–80 | 65–115 | 80–105 | 95–115 |
| Wing weight (kg) | 3,15 | non communiqué | non communiqué | non communiqué |
| Cells | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Certification | EN D | EN D | EN D | EN D |
Certification: EN D / LTF D. Sizes correspond to projected surface area (17.35 and 18.42 m² for sizes 17 and 18).
Cyrille's advice: the XENON is for pilots who fly frequently, who already comfortably manage a D-rated wing, and who know how to steer with the B-risers. If you're hesitating between C and D, the answer is C. For size 18, please contact us before ordering: we will confirm the exact weight range for your PTV together.
Need personalized advice? Contact us or visit the workshop in Oderen.
Fly safe,
Cyrille MARCK and the Rid’Air/CEM team