Nova ION 7

Technical data

Colours

Standard colours: Blue, Lime, Sangria

Custom colours: Choose your colours and email us the colour reference with your order. Include a screenshot if you can. Full payment required upfront to confirm your order after which it cannot be cancelled.

Package

• NOVA stuff sack
• Manual
• Windsock
• Repair kit

Optional extras

• Nova Backpack
• XC Risers
• Risers with trimmers (for paramotoring)
• Speed system

ION 7 – Versatile by design

Absolutely multi-talented. The ION 7 was developed using NOVA’s new design software, which was already successfully utilised for the creation of the XENON and the MENTOR 7 /Light. The result is a top-notch all-rounder that covers all aspects of paragliding with ease. Proof is the easy launch, efficient cross-country flying, fun during dynamic flight manoeuvres and an elegant flare on landing.

Tried and tested meets innovation. The ION 7 uses tried and tested materials as well as a smart design. Nova new Rod Loops mean fewer seams and from the moment of take off support the inflow of air (Air Scoop). With the Mid Cell Links, the stability of the leading edge is further optimised – which benefits performance, especially in accelerated flight.

Safer than ever before. The latest version of Nova design software can simulate flight manoeuvres such as collapses extremely accurately. In the ION 7 Nova has achieved an unprecedented combination of stability and benign collapse behaviour – even during accelerated flight. These flight characteristics mean stress-free initial SIV manoeuvres. And it is worth striving to improve, because as we all know, you never stop learning. Nova hope you enjoy constantly refining your skills with the ION 7.

XC at its best. In terms of design, the ION 7 is based on the MENTOR 7/Light cross-country wing. As essential flight characteristics, Nova team and test pilots emphasise the very high stability with exceptional top speed. So in this respect, the ION 7 offers what you usually only find in high-end EN B wings. In addition, there is very good glide performance, a user-friendly speed-bar and a thermalling sensation of “it takes all in its stride”. Descent techniques such as big ears, B-line stall and spiral dive are also simple to perform. So nothing stands in the way of a safe and comfortable cross-country flight.

Freestyle fun as you like it.Thanks to its direct handling and high stability, the ION 7 makes it easy to get started with acro manoeuvres. The SAT can be flown cleanly; wingovers are agile. The glider stalls uniformly along the span, and helicopters work well. The brake travelto the stall point is very long, making an unintentional stall extremely unlikely. With the ION 7, you can safely enter the world of acro and hone your skills.

Pilot target group

The ION 7 (EN/LTF B) is suitable for enthusiastic beginners as well as advanced pilots who value the versatility of their paraglider, and who enjoy improving their flying technique. From local soaring, XC to freestyle fun – anything is possible without sacrificing comfort and safety.

New features

Optimised collapse behaviour. The ION 7 exhibits unprecedented gentleness when it comes to collapses. During asymmetric collapses, the glider turns only minimally, and there is little loss of height. Nova has achieved these properties through simulations in their new design software, which offers them new possibilities in development. This means they not only select the virtual prototypes with the highest performance, but also those with the best collapse behaviour from a large number of simulations. The result is the stable and safe flying feeling of the ION 7.

Performance through stability. If you look at the leading edge of the ION 7, you will notice the new Rod Loops and Mid Cell Links. The former save on seams and assist the Air Scoop, while the latter ensure a solid leading edge, especially in accelerated flight, and also serve to optimise internal pressure. Both are smart solutions that deliver performance.

Standard riser or XC Riser. The ION 7 is supplied as standard with a 12 mm narrow and sturdy Kevlar riser. In addition, the riser features Ronstan pulleys for less effort when pushing the speed-bar and Fidlock magnets for uncomplicated fixing of the brake handles. Pilots who want to fly even more efficiently with the speed-bar can optionally purchase the ION 7 XC Riser.

Designer’s notes

“My search space for optimisation has been increased thanks to our new design software. Now I can find solutions in the design that were previously outside the realm of possibility. For the ION 7 this means that a very high level was already achieved before we had the first prototype sewn to begin the practical tests.”

— Philipp Medicus, Head of R&D at NOVA

Technology

Think outside the box.
Instead of dividing the in-built rods and fixing both curved pieces with seams, the rods here simply form a loop. This saves on seams, supports the Air Scoop principle and has no disadvantages in terms of weight and packing volume.

Consistent at top speed.
Using thin webbing at the leading edge, the upper and lower surfaces are connected in the middle of each cell. This promotes leading edge solidity in flight, which is particularly beneficial to performance when flying at speed.

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

Less knots, less wind resistance.
This wing has two line galleries: main lines and gallery lines, but there is no middle gallery. This means only very few line elements and as a result, they are very simple to sort.

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.

Weight comparison ION 7 vs. ION 7 Light

Flybubble review

NOVA ION 7 & ION 7 LIGHT test and review after extensive flying in the Dolomites and the UK! From light soaring conditions to strong and punchy thermals. Check out our experience in the video down below:

Materials

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