NOVA Performance Paragliders

Dependable and powerful. In a small size or with high wing loading, the SUSI Q is the perfect vehicle for ambitious mountaineers: small packing size, super light and very easy to launch. At only 2 kilograms (SUSI Q 10), it is hardly noticeable in a backpack. Once laid out, it only needs a little tug and the glider inflates easily. In the air, the SUSI Q impresses with a glide ratio that is unusually good for this type of wing.

Comfortable and likes to climb. In larger sizes or with high wing loading, the SUSI Q is a comfortable wing to use for hike & fly. Because of its low minimum speed and its small turning radius, with low wing loading the SUSI Q is a comfortable wing for relaxed circling in thermals.

Light and durable. The SUSI Q is a real mountaineering wing: super light but also robust, ready to withstand harsh alpine environments. This is made possible by a sophisticated mixture of materials: ultralight cloth is only used in areas where stress is minimal. Risers made of 12mm wide Kevlar ensure comfort and safety during take off.

Target group

Depending on size and wing loading, the SUSI Q is a glider with a great deal of passive safety or a small, demanding and dynamic wing. Size 20 is certified EN A if flown within the recommended weight range and is suitable for beginner pilots. The smaller sizes, particularly sizes 10, 12 and 14 are only suitable for very experienced pilots.

Your NOVA dealer will be happy to advise on the correct size!

The SUSI Q experience

Colours

Blue Lagoon

Green Wave

Technology

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.

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 shortens 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 moderate aspect ratio.

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.

Comfort on the ground.

All NOVA paragliders are simple and straightforward to handle. Using a cell pack bag is possible but not strictly necessary. Our long-standing experience shows that the packing method has only a minor influence on durability, as bent rods usually return to their original shape on their own.

What matters is storing the wing in a loosely packed, stress-free manner, so the rods are not subjected to sharp bends. Short-term compact packing or the use of a fast pack bag is unproblematic. For optimal long-term protection of the rods, we recommend a cell pack bag, as it keeps the rods neatly aligned and prevents permanent deformation.

Technical data

		10	12	14	16	18	20
Number of cells	-	29	29	29	29	29	29
Projected span	m	5,25	5,86	6,39	6,82	7,23	7,61
Projected area	m²	10	12,28	14,26	16,24	18,2	20,22
Projected aspect ratio	-	2,86	2,86	2,86	2,86	2,86	2,86
Flat span	m	6,84	7,59	8,12	8,66	9,18	9,67
Flat area	m²	11,7	14,58	16,67	19	21,3	23,65
Flat aspect ratio	-	3,95	3,95	3,95	3,95	3,95	3,95
Line diameter	mm	0,6 / 1,15 / 1,4
Line length	m	3,58	4,12	4,93	5,27	5,58	5,88
Total line length	m	144	162	195	208	220	232
Max. chord	m	2,11	2,33	2,5	2,67	2,83	2,98
Min. chord	m	0,69	0,77	0,82	0,87	0,92	0,97
Weight	kg	2	2,3	2,6	2,8	3,1	3,3
Recommended take off weight	kg	60-100	60-100	60-90	60-100	60-90	60-85 / 120
Certification (EN/LTF)	-			D	D	B	A / C

Materials

Leading edge:	DOKDO 20 DMF WR 35 g/m²
Top surface:	DOKDO 20 DMF WR 35 g/m²
Bottom surface:	DOKDO 10 DMF WR 26 g/m²
Profile ribs (with line suspension point):	DOKDO 30 DFM RIB 41 g/m²
Profile ribs (without line suspension point):	DOKDO 30 DFM RIB 41 g/m²
Main lines:	Liros PPSL 160 (Dyneema)
Gallery lines:	Cousine 85 (Dyneema)
Brake lines:	Edelrid 7850-360 (Dyneema); Cousine 85 (Dyneema)
Risers:	Cousine PES/Aramid CSAR, 12 mm

Service

Every NOVA paraglider comes with a big package of extra services and guarantees. When you buy the wing you get more than just the product¹.

Optimise your wing.

During the initial flights the lines are subjected to real loads for the first time. This leads to stretching and shrinking - regardless of which line material is used. During NOVA Trim Tuning² our software analyses how out of trim the glider has become and then calculates the required correction values. Trim Tuning aids safety and increases your flying fun.

More than a check.

The NOVA Full Service is more than just a check. Just like the Trim Tuning, we analyse the line lengths and ensure that the wing is restored to the optimal profile alignment across the whole of the span. Additionally we give the wing a full health check. Our NOVA Full Service gives you confidence in your wing.

Three years without worry.

If your wing has undergone NOVA Trim Tuning, the date to the next check is extended from two years to three years. The two-year check becomes a three-year check. This allows you to have an extra year of carefree flying. Please note the maximum permitted flying hours in the manual.

Full four year warranty.

As standard, NOVA provides a three year, rather than a two year, guarantee on its paragliders. If your wing has undergone NOVA Trim Tuning and a NOVA Full Service, then we will extend the guarantee for a further year to four years. You get a good feeling flying a NOVA wing.

Everything available, anytime.

If you register your wing at myNOVA, it is added to our Quality Assurance Database. In the database - accessed through myNOVA - you can download all the key data about your wing. The database will also assist the person servicing your glider by getting information about your glider at the click of a button. Your glider will be more comprehensively checked.

1 The guarantee and service provision is limited, subject to conditions and not offered to the same extent in all countries. Detailed information is available in our guarantee conditions.

2 This service is included in the purchase price in selected countries. Please contact your dealer for more information.

Scope of delivery

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 or transparent for such an eventuality.

Manual.

We have enclosed a very detailed manual which contains everything you need to know about your flying equipment. Please study it before flying your gear for the first time.

FAQ

What is the performance of my NOVA wing? How fast will it fly?

Performance data depends heavily on the drag created by the pilot and this is linked to their seating position and harness type. An aerodynamic harness or seating position can make the difference of one glide ratio point. We at NOVA never determine absolute performance data, instead we make comparisons with reference gliders. For this reason we do not publish performance data.

How should I pack my wing?

Simplicity is our motto. Our wings can be packed using a concertina bag, but it is not essential. You can fold this wing using your preferred method and pack it in our stuff sack. Be careful not to bend the leading edge rods unnecessarily. This is particularly true if the wing is to be stored for longer periods or if it is packed tightly.

Can I shorten the brake lines on a NOVA wing?

The brakes are components relevant to certification - modification can affect the flying characteristics and extreme flight behaviour. Because of this, we strongly advise against any modification of the brake system. It is important that the brake has sufficient travel before it engages. This is also important so that the wing does not brake automatically when the speed bar is used. Furthermore a brake that engages too early affects performance and influences the recovery during incidents, for example during a collapse or when the canopy goes parachutal.

How do I hold the brake line correctly?

The way a pilot holds the brake handles is a matter of personal preference - but it does have significant influence on the handling and flying characteristics of the wing. We recommend a half-wrap. You hold the brake handle in your palm and twist it half way around your hand so that the brake line lies between your thumb and forefinger. This shortens the brake travel by approximately 20 centimetres and this has a positive effect on feedback - firstly you directly feel the travel of the brake line and secondly, with the arms positioned higher, it is easier to feel the wing. The exception is of course when gliding or during other phases of the flight when steering with the brake is not necessary. Please note: when changing from no-wrap to half-wrap, the shortened brake travel must be taken into consideration.

What is the correct wing loading for NOVA gliders?

Where the glider is flown in the weight-range is first and foremost a question of personal preference: anyone seeking a high degree of agility and dynamic flying should fly our wings at the higher end of the weight-range. Pilots who are happier with gentle flights with a high degree of damping will be happier in the middle of the weight-range. Of course, the flying conditions have a big influence - in turbulent, windy conditions greater wing loading will bring greater stability; whereas flying the glider at the lower end of the weight-range makes it unbeatable in weak thermals. Correct wing loading is mainly a question of personal preference and the conditions in which you mainly fly. Your Nova dealer will be happy to advise you!

Does NOVA test the materials used?

Sail cloth, lines and all other components are subjected to rigorous testing before they are used in serial production. We not only test the sail cloth for durability (high porosity or reduced tear resistance through UV damage or wear) but also for mechanical robustness, for example stretching. For quality control purposes we regularly take samples during serial production.

When should I send my wing for its first NOVA Trim Tuning (NTT)?

During the initial flights the lines are first subjected to load. This load induces a small degree of stretching and shrinking. These are not associated with the line manufacturers or the quality of workmanship - in the factory all NOVA paragliders are trimmed and pre-stretched to within a very low tolerance. To adjust this stretching or shrinking, we recommend that the wing is taken for NTT (NOVA Trim Tuning) after ten to twenty flights - after one year at the very latest. Generally, the line lengths remain constant after the first ten to twenty hours. To make full use of the NTT, NOVA encourages all pilots to have their wing checked after ten to twenty flying hours.

How should NOVA wings be stored?

Dry, not packed too tightly and if possible in a space without wide temperature variations - these are the conditions that make our paragliders feel well. You should never store a wing when it is moist. You should also avoid excessive heat, like you would have, for example, in the car. Never remove dirt using chemical detergents and/or brushes.

Simple lightness (EN A-D)

SUSI Q ­– Mountain racer and pleasure wing

Depending on the size and wing loading, the SUSI Q is a little wing with impressive performance or a comfortable wing for cranking up in thermals. The smallest size only weighs 2 kilograms and is therefore perfect for ambitious flying mountaineers.