In order to exploit its full XC potential, we have defined a recommended take off weight for each size. For high agility with very good climb performance, our team pilots prefer to fly the CODEX at the upper limit of the recommended weight range (e.g. approx. 100 kg for size S with a recommended weight range of 90-100 kg).

Pull down the B3 lines symmetrically to initiate the B3 stall. If you can't reach the bottom of the B3 line, you can grab the (black) moveable pulley and pull it down. Keep pulling down until the outer wings bend backwards markedly and the sink rate increases significantly. The CODEX remains stable in this flying state until the B3 line is released again. In all our test flights this manoeuvre proved to be simple and forgiving. If applying big ears we recommend accelerating the wing at least 25%.

The height of the carbon handles on the risers can be adjusted to several levels. This allows ergonomic adjustment to upper arm length and harness geometry. To do this, remove both caps from the carbon tube, loosen the screw connection with a hexagonal nut, position the HAB-Handle at the desired height, close the screw connection and replace the caps.

Yes, of course you can do safety training with a two-liner. For induced collapses, however, you need so-called folding lines.

All required certification collapses were initiated using folding lines. At the front of each A-loop there is a loop (at the cell opening) for attaching the folding lines. These represent an additional line level in front of the A-level, so to speak. In flight, these are not under tension. They are only pulled down during the initiation of the collapse (in the same way as the A-risers of "normal” paragliders). These folding lines are necessary to be able to initiate collapses on all two-liners known to us. Especially frontal collapses are difficult to induce via the A-lines, as the glider simply accelerates instead of collapsing. Apart from certification testing and safety training, the folding lines have no use. You can obtain them from NOVA on request, together with installation instructions.

The CODEX is a completely new development in the EN C class. It is not a direct successor of the SECTOR, because practically everything is new: a two-liner instead of a three-liner, new profile, much better performance and higher top speed as well as a very stable canopy. Therefore it also got a new name. The EN C certification and the requirements for the pilot have remained the same.

A two-liner has the advantage of less line drag. Even more important is the so-called B-steering, which is particularly relevant to accelerated flight. With it, you can very directly change the angle of attack of the paraglider and thus compensate for turbulence. Ultimately, this enables faster flying through turbulent air than would be possible with a three-liner.

B-steering means controlling the wing using the Height-Adjustable B-Handles (HAB Handles). As an alternative to control via the brake lines, pitch and direction control can thus be carried out in accelerated flight without deforming the airfoil in a way that reduces performance.