Nova Triton 2 light (PAST MODEL)

Technical data

Colours

Colour: White

Scope of delivery

• 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 S (110 litres), M (145 litres) and L (165 litres).
• 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 paraglider. Please study it before flying your wing for the first time.

TRITON 2 light – the champion of the flyweights

The ultimate mountain machine (EN/LTF-C, EN-CCC).

The customised racing machine. The TRITON 2 light is an optimised performance wing developed by X-Alps athletes for X-Alps athletes. At 3.4 kilograms (XS) it is ultralight but also very tough: the lower sail and large parts of the upper sail are made from 27g cloth, the more vulnerable profile nose is made from durable 32g cloth.

Innovative and progressive. The TRITON 2 light is based on the TRITON 2, our serial performance wing. Its Needle-Eye Ribs permit a combination of little weight with a high degree of structural stability. Our Air Scoop means the wing is highly pressurised when accelerated. The accelerator travel has been extended on size XS wings (EN-CCC certification).

Dependable and powerful. Rough, alpine terrain is incompatible with complicated design concepts. In accordance with our philosophy of simplicity, only the profile nose is fitted with rods. The TRITON 2 light can be packed depending on personal preference - a concertina bag is not necessary. With a moderate aspect ratio of 6.4 the wing is predictable in flight.

The spirit

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Basic facts

Everything you need to know about the TRITON 2 LIGHT:

• The TRITON 2 LIGHT combines exceptional lightness with uncompromising performance.
• Size XS has been optimised for high speed performance (plus >20km/h)
• The TRITON 2 LIGHT is based on the TRITON 2, but many details have been markedly improved.
• Thinner lines made from Liros PPSL 191 and an optimised finish have resulted in a tangible performance increase in comparison with the TRITON 2.
• The risers are made from 12mm wide Aramid: it is simpler to handle and does not twist – making the wing safer overall.

Impressions

"The optimal package of performance, weight and handling is important to me as a Red Bull X-Alps athlete. The TRITON 2 light has it all. Its performance is breathtaking; at 3.5kg it is a flyweight and both in the air and on the ground it is easy to handle."

- Pascal Purin, Testpilot | NOVA development team

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Target group

The TRITON 2 LIGHT is a high performance wing for an experienced and current pilot. The wing distinguishes itself by impressive performance combined with (for its class) very manageable extreme flight behaviour. In terms of pilot requirements, the TRITON 2 LIGHT is the same as the the TRITON 2 which is the same its predecessor, the TRITON 1.

Technologies

Light as a feather and robust. Very light but still durable: Light weight NOVA wings weigh little but are still robust enough to withstand the hard conditions of the mountains. The profiles are made out of durable cloth, so that this highly-stressed component does not deform - like it can with ultra-light material. This means we are able to guarantee consistent flying characteristics.

Clever connections. Needle-eye Ribs are innovative ribs which traverse the profile through slots. This results in a more precise shape than is achieved in a conventional four or five piece rib, which is implemented using multiple-piece diagonal ribs, each sewn onto the cell walls. The consequence is a more rigid aerofoil and higher performance.

Under pressure. NOVA Air Scoop is an optimised air intake, which increases the internal wing pressure. Nova's Air Scoop principle is similar to the ram-air inlet duct on a sports car: increased airflow produces higher pressure. Higher internal pressure in a paraglider means improved performance through increased structural stability and collapse resistance.

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 ballooning effect (cells are round, not straight). Double 3D Shaping uses additional seams to reduce creasing and therefore increases the performance of the wing.

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. Our extensive experience with rods has taught us that the packing method has little influence on the durability of the wing. Bent rods quickly spring back into their original shape.

Less is more. Our 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 we have 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 flight behaviour.

Materials

Downloads

• Manual
• Lineplan

Certification: XS | S | M

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