Certification: EN/LTF B

Three-liner | 59 cells | 5.43 aspect ratio

Longest flights on NOVA Mentor gliders.

High-Tech for the EN B Class - MENTOR 6 - Extend your Range

For many years the MENTOR series has been synonymous with top performance in the EN B class. MENTOR 6 continues this tradition, complementing the strengths of its predecessors with innovations that enhance its performance even more. Broaden your horizons with the master in its class.

Inner values. What makes the MENTOR 6 so special is the increased accelerated glide, smooth trailing edge, new risers, durable but lightweight cloth, aerodynamically optimised 3D-shaped seams and intuitive handling with less brake pressure. We decided not to place any limitations on our ambition and have added many detailed solutions which are completely new to the EN B class. A sports intermediate for cross-country and fun flying, the MENTOR 6 will help you to reach your goals faster - especially when accelerated.

The MENTOR promise. Maintaining the same aspect ratio and a high degree of passive safety, in comparison to MENTOR 5, we have been able to improve the glide performance and the handling. We were able to achieve both with the use of innovative features such as Zig-Zag 3D-Shaping, the innovative Mini-Rib Vector Tape, Double-B Splits and newly designed risers. The MENTOR 6 handling is very intuitive, it has pleasantly light brake pressure and when circling in a thermal it is both teacher and a wing you can really crank in. The design work on this glider covered the minutest detail but we still recognised the bigger picture: a reworked curvature and a smooth trailing edge when braking gives the MENTOR 6 the final polish.

Smart details. Often it is the small changes which have a big impact on the satisfaction we have with a paraglider. On MENTOR 6, we used internal mini-rib seams and improved cloth to ensure the wing is more resilient and durable when it is in contact with the ground. Another added bonus is the Ronstan ball bearing pulleys on the speed-system, which reduce the effort when accelerating. Additionally, the differentiated A3 riser transmission ensures an optimised wing twist in accelerated flight which makes the wing more stable.

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Zig-Zag 3D-Shaping. As well as the double 3D-shaped seams, there is an additional diagonal 3D-shaped seam on every cell. This forms a striking zig-zag pattern. This seam doesn’t run in the direction of the spanwise force. This means the seam runs more cleanly and is more aerodynamically advantageous. This feature reduces creases on the leading edge.

Mini-Rib Vector Tape. Mini-ribs increase the number of cells in the rear wing area and thus provide an aerodynamically more favourable trailing edge. In MENTOR 6, there is an additional vector tape traversing through a hole in each mini-rib. This tape reduces the crease that is created when braking. In this way, both the climb rate and handling are improved. Additionally, there is a brake gathering system on the trailing edge. This means that MENTOR 6 has a clean, smooth trailing edge even when the brake is applied.

Double-B splits. Similar to the double-A splits in two-liners, the double-B splits allow for better load distribution in the chord direction. This means more stability and fewer creases between the individual line areas.

New risers. The MENTOR 6 risers are a redesign of the Speedbrake Riser. They ensure that the B-line area is also shortened when the C-line area is pulled during accelerated flight. The advantage is that when using C-steering, there is no performance-limiting crease between the B-line and C-line areas, which is otherwise typical in three-liners. The MENTOR 6 is delivered with these new risers, so there is no need to additionally install the Speedbrake Risers. The new riser is practical and fits comfortably in your hand, whether you are ground handling or preparing to launch. Video of the NOVA Speedbrake Riser function in flight.

Ergonomic brake handles. We have developed new brake handles, and MENTOR 6 is the first wing to be fitted with them. They have an ergonomic shape and are comfortable to use.

Technical Data

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Scope of Delivery

• NOVA Stuff Sack
• NOVA Riser Bag
• User Manual
• Repair Kit

4 Years Manufacturer's Warranty
This Full 4-year Warranty covers material as well as workmanship. If your NOVA Trim Tuning and a NOVA Full Service were completed by an authorised NOVA partner, 4 Years On Materials comes into effect and this extends the guarantee to four years*. If we are unable to repair the problem, we will deduct the current value when purchasing a new NOVA paraglider.

More details on the manufacturer's website: NOVA

You have to have the training and a licence to fly a paraglider. Check with your instructor if you are buying your first glider.