Nova PRION 4 (PAST MODEL)

Technical data

Colours

Standard colours: Melon, Blue, Gold, Green

Limited Edition colours

NOVA released the PRION 4 in nine cool custom colours as a special limited edition, without extra cost. Everyone can find their favourite combination!

Limited Edition colours: Mega!, Cool!, Super!, Ole!, Hooray!, Yeah!, Yipee!, Wow!, Mammamia!

Riser Options

• Standard
• Motor hybrid

Package includes

• Nova Rucksack- The wing and harness will determine the size of the rucksack. Nova is offering their high quality and comfortable to carry models in size S (110L), M (145L), and L (165L).
• Stuff Sack- Elegant, technically though out inner bag. Thanks to its square shape, your folded wing can easily be stored in the bag. Openings in the bottom of the bag allow good ventilation.
• Nova Windsock- So you know where the wind is coming from, Nova has added a windsock. With a length of 80cm t is large enough for a take-off site.
• Repair Kit- Everyone hopes it will never happen: a hole or tear in the paraglider. Nova has included a minor damage repair kit in the right colour for such eventuality.
• 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. 

PRION 4 - fly safely

The new A class (EN/LTF A)

Safe and intuitive. The colour-coded risers and lines reduce the risk of mistakes during your pre-flight check. Launching this weight-optimised wing is particularly easy. In the air, the PRION 4 excites with its agile handling and light brake pressure. The PRION's new profile and low aspect ratio provide big safety margins at any flight attitude.

Proven technologies and high quality materials. The PRION 4 features nearly all technologies which also distinguish Nova's higher certified wings. The redesigned internal architecture with additional diagonal ribs makes the wing more rigid and therefore more solid in turbulent air. Thanks to a newly developed cloth (Dokdo20D) and the structurally optimised slots in the wing's interior, Nova were able to reduce its weight by nearly 10%. This benefits the wing's agility and behaviour.

Performance in thermals and during cross-country flights. With an FAI triangle of more than 209km, the PRION 3 proved its suitability for cross-country flying at the highest level. This is all the more true for the PRION 4. The brake line is made of PPSLS 65 - the thinnest sheathed line on the market. This means very little drag, whilst the lines remain easy to sort. The balanced handling and the compact canopy will enable you to climb efficiently in thermals. The PRION 4 - no limits to your adventures.

Requirements. The PRION 4 is a very docile wing with simple launch and landing characteristics. It convinces with outstanding simplicity when preparing for take-off, pleasant handling and a high level of passive safety. Thanks to its performance, it is also suitable for long cross-country flights as well as relaxed soaring. The PRION 4 is certified for instruction.

• The PRION 4 only has two line galleries and approximately 25% fewer line elements than its predecessor. This makes the sorting of the lines much easier.
• The brake handles and risers are differentiated by colour: red (left) and green (right). Additionally, the back of the risers is marked. This helps to avoid clipping in the wrong way.
• The PRION 4 is fitted with an Adjustable Handle as standard. This is an innovative brake handle, which can be individually adjusted to the pilot’s hand and this makes it easier to hold in the correct position. The Adjustable Handle was developed in collaboration with the DHV.
• The risers and lines are colour-coded as recommended by the Paraglider Manufacturers Association (PMA): A = red, B = yellow, C = blue, brake = orange, stabilo line = green.
• The wing interior of the PRION 4 has been weight-optimised and Nova has used the most up-to-date cloths available. This makes the wing easier to carry, simpler to launch and more gentle in extreme flight. For more information see the Weight Optimised section below.
• The PRION 4 has been designed with many of NOVA’s innovations like Smart Cells or Double 3D Shaping – for more information see the Technologies section below.

Technology

Flat Profile Nose

Anyone who tries to fold a piece of paper around a ball will notice that there are always creases. The nose profile of a paraglider is the same - the sail cloth has to adjust to both the profile and the ballooning effect (cells are round not straight). Double 3D Shaping uses additional seams to reduce the creasing and therefore increases the performance of the wing.

Optimised cell widths

Smart Cells counteract the variable force distribution within the wings that are caused by the line attachments. In Nova paragliders constructed using Smart Cells, the cell widths have been adapted to the load basically, intelligent cells. Wings with SmartCells fly more calmly, are more compact and glide better.

Comfort on the Ground

All Nova paragliders are made to be easy to use. For packing, you can use a concertina bag, but it is not essential. Nova's extensive experience with rods caught has taught nova that the packing method has little influence on the durability of the wing. Bent rods quickly sprint back into their original shape. 

Less is More

Nova's idea of a three-liner with a reduced amount of line length allows us to construct wings with very good performance and a high degree of passive safety. The way Nova has conceptualised the lines has made it possible to manufacture wings which are collapse resistant; but when they do collapse, the collapsed area is generally less extensive. This significantly improves the wing's extreme behaviour. 

More compact

The aspect ratio of a glider is not the only factor in passive safety, but still a very important one. A high aspect ratio favours cravats after asymmetric collapses, generally shorten brake travel and normally makes wings more difficult to fly. Nova's analytical tools permit us to build performance wings even with a low or moderated aspect ratio.

Light and durable

Paragliders in the weight-optimised category are lighter than conventional paragliders - but offer the same mechanical stability and durability. These wings are lighter to carry, easier to launch and therefore suitable for hike & fly. Weight-optimised is aimed at pilots who appreciate lightweight without compromising on durability. 

Materials

Leading edge:	Dominico 30D, 41 g/m2
Top surface:	Dominico 20DPS, 33 g/m2
Lower surface:	Dominico 20DPS, 33 g/m2
Profile ribs (suspended):	Porcher Skytex 40Hard, 40g/m2
Profile ribs (unsuspended):	Porcher Skytex 40Hard, 40g/m2
Main lines:	Cousin Technora 2.1
Gallery lines:	Liros TSL 140
Brake lines:	A 7850-240 / DSL 70 / PPSLS65
Risers:	Polyester 20mm / Kevlar 12mm

Useful information

• The PRION 4 only has two line galleries and approximately 25% fewer line elements than its predecessor. This makes the sorting of the lines much easier.
• The brake handles and risers are differentiated by colour: red (left) and green (right). Additionally, the back of the risers is marked. This helps to avoid clipping in the wrong way.
• The PRION 4 is fitted with an Adjustable Handle as standard. This is an innovative brake handle, which can be individually adjusted to the pilot’s hand and this makes it easier to hold in the correct position. The Adjustable Handle was developed in collaboration with the DHV.
• The risers and lines are colour-coded as recommended by the Paraglider Manufacturers Association (PMA): A = red, B = yellow, C = blue, brake = orange, stabilo line = green.
• The wing interior of the PRION 4 has been weight-optimised and Nova has used the most up-to-date cloths available. This makes the wing easier to carry, simpler to launch and more gentle in extreme flight. For more information see the Weight Optimised section below.
• The PRION 4 has been designed with many of NOVA’s innovations like Smart Cells or Double 3D Shaping – for more information see the Technologies section below.

Motor

According to the DGAC (France), the PRION 4 will be registered for powered flight. The glider is suitable for both free flying and paramotoring. You can find the certification documents in the Downloads section. Especially for powered flight, Nova has developed a riser with two mounts. It is suitable for two different hook-in heights

Flying Manual

Downloads

Nova service info & FAQ

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