The VORTEX is a similar development to the CODEX, with the biggest difference being the B-handle control. The VORTEX offers a more direct and firm feel, providing better support for long flights. You can comfortably rest your arms on the B-handles without reducing speed or performance.

On most paragliders, accelerating while pulling the B-handles increases the angle of attack at the wingtips, which reduces performance. The CODEX is unique in that you can pull the B-handles with minimal pressure and no performance loss. In contrast, the VORTEX provides more precise feedback—you feel the wingtips more directly, and small steering inputs result in significant heading changes.

New pilots transitioning to two-liners often prefer lower B-handle pressure, while experienced pilots tend to appreciate a bit more resistance, similar to CCC gliders. The VORTEX strikes a balance, offering easy handling with moderate B-handle pressure.

Another key difference: the VORTEX does not have a stabilo line running down to the riser. This improves roll stability and reduces drag.

Both the CODEX and VORTEX are lightweight, but if you're looking for the lightest two-liner—go for the VORTEX!

The EN-C certification and pilot requirements remain unchanged.

Yes, you can!

All required certification collapses were initiated using folding lines. These lines add an extra level in front of the A-risers and are not under tension during flight. They are only pulled down when initiating a collapse, similar to how A-risers are used on traditional paragliders.

Folding lines are necessary for inducing collapses on most two-liners. This is especially true for frontal collapses, as pulling the A-lines often just accelerates the glider instead of causing a collapse. However, aside from certification testing and safety training (where folding line collapses are generally safer than real collapses), these lines serve no purpose.

The VORTEX doesn't have attachment loops for folding lines. But instead, we recommend alternative maneuvers for SIV training. For example:

• Deep stalls can lead to cravats, allowing you to practice handling them.
• Dynamic pitch recovery creates opportunities for collapses.
• Pitch maneuvers without stopping the glider in front can trigger frontal collapses.
• At full speed, a quick brake input can induce side or frontal collapses.

There’s plenty to learn - even without folding lines!

La vela a due linee ha il vantaggio di una minore resistenza dei cordini. Ancora più importante è il cosiddetto controllo B, che è particolarmente importante nel volo accelerato. Permette di cambiare molto direttamente l'angolo d’incidenza della vela e di compensare così le turbolenze. In definitiva, questo permette di volare più velocemente attraverso l'aria turbolenta di quanto sarebbe possibile con una vela a tre linee

Il controllo B avviene per mezzo delle maniglie B regolabili in altezza (HAB-Handles). In alternativa al controllo attraverso i freni, questo permette il controllo della direzione nel volo accelerato senza deformare il profilo riducendo le prestazioni.

Per iniziare lo stallo B3 bisogna tirare verso il basso entrambi i lati della linea B3. Se non si riesce a raggiungere la linea B3, si può prendere la carrucola (nera) e tirarla verso il basso. Trazionare progressivament fino a quando le ali esterne si piegano nettamente all'indietro e il tasso di caduta aumenta in modo significativo. Il CODEX rimane stabile in questa condizione di volo fino a quando la linea B3 non viene nuovamente rilasciata. In tutti i nostri voli di prova questa manovra si è dimostrata acritica e semplice. Come per le orecchie, consigliamo di accelerare almeno del 25%.

L'altezza delle maniglie in carbonio sulle bretelle può essere regolata in più fasi. Ciò consente di regolare in modo ergonomico la lunghezza della parte superiore del braccio e la geometria dell'imbrago. A tale scopo, rimuovere entrambi i tappi del tubo in carbonio, allentare il collegamento a vite con un dado esagonale, posizionare le maniglie HAB all'altezza desiderata, chiudere il collegamento a vite e reinserire i tappi.

The VORTEX has a dynema line deflection. This shortens at the beginning of use within 10 flights. We therefore recommend that after about 10 hours you unloop the corresponding line on the line maillon and lengthen it. The lengthening only has half the effect of the deflection. It results in a slightly slower outer wing. If the low angle of attack on the outer wing does not bother you (frequent undercutting of the outer wing can occur - small side collapses when thermaling), you can also leave the loop in. During your next NOVA Trim Tuning or NOVA Full Service, your wing will be trimmed back to our target values anyway.

A limiter can be installed for competitions such as the SRS. A line is hooked in between the A and B levels and legal participation is possible. For details, please ask for a short instruction from sales@nova.eu, which they will send you.