2-Liner | Cells: 65 | Aspect Ratio: 6.7 | Weight: from 3.15 kg | EN D

XENON – Pure racing spirit

The XENON (EN/LTF D) is an ultralight two-liner designed for experienced pilots. Its excellent glide performance, simple handling, and high degree of stability ensure extensive XC miles without the risk of fatigue.

LINKS

The Nova Xenon – the perfect blend of safety and performance, review by Rich Binstead. Rich chose the NOVA Xenon for his Red Bull X-Alps race in 2023.

https://richiesadventures.com/2023/08/18/the-nova-xenon-the-perfect-blend-of-safety-vs-performance

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Testing the NOVA Xenon +400 Test Flights
https://youtu.be/eaEcTkUI_Kc
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NOVA Xenon review by paragliding pilot Tom Ceunen
https://youtu.be/jv9bBSsmQSo
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Tom Ceunen NOVA Xenon Review during the World Championship Paragliding Loma Bola Tucuman Argentina
https://youtu.be/bK8fgNUgN8A
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What is Nitinol, the shape memory alloy?
https://fly2base.com/blogs/news/what-is-nitinol-the-shape-memory-alloy
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Paragliding Forum NOVA Xenon Thread
https://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=637360

Reliable in extreme situations. Challenging launches, long flights in variable conditions, and spot landings in rough terrain - this is what the world's famous hike & fly races are all about. The XENON (EN/LTF D) is designed to excel in these extreme conditions. It offers pilots seeking to maximise their XC day the perfect combination of performance and safety. Thanks to a clever mix of materials, the superlight XENON is also exceptionally durable. 

Achieve top flight. Even at launch, you will notice the simple handling, which ensures effortless thermalling for many hours. In accelerated straight flight, the XENON impresses with its glide performance and speed. The great stability and moderate pressure on the B-area allow this performance to be utilised in a relaxed manner, even in lively air. Therefore, collapses are rare. If the XENON does collapse, the reaction is tame for a glider of this aspect ratio. It does not tend to reopen abruptly, responds well to input during asymmetric collapses, and shows no tendency to stall during a frontal.

Smart use of materials. With the XENON, we spared no effort to enhance performance, including the choice of materials. Nitinol rods fitted throughout the wing depth of the upper surface improve stability and, therefore, performance. Nitinol is kink-resistant due to its shape memory and offers better length stability than conventional nylon reinforcements. For the cloth, we utilise robust and dimensionally stable fabric in the front area of the upper surface. On the trailing edge, we opted for greater stability over the lightest cloth available. This fabric is used for the entire undersurface and the main sections of the upper surface. Optimised in this way, the weight of the XENON is 3.15 kg in size 17.

No compromise with the risers. We use 8 mm slim Kevlar webbing for the risers, which twist very little despite their narrow width. Thanks to their excellent length stability, the arranged risers significantly contribute to the trim stability of the XENON. We accept that the risers weigh about 30 g more per pair than, for example, ultra-light Dyneema "shoelaces". After all, high trim stability and easy riser and line sorting before take-off are essential. The Height-Adjustable B-Handles (HAB-Handles) can be adjusted to six different heights, allowing optimal adaptation to the pilot size and harness geometry. The individual adjustment of the B-handles enables more effective glider control in accelerated flight. To reduce weight, we use carbon as an extraordinarily light material. For even greater performance, the XENON offers a special solution for the riser: due to a movable pulley on the B3 main line, the optimum wing twist is maintained even when pulling on the B-handles.

Pilot target group
The XENON (EN/LTF D) was designed for experienced XC pilots and hike & fly competitions. It is also perfect for those who are flying a two-liner for the first time. The XENON is as challenging as its aspect ratio of 6.7 would suggest. To meet the requirements for the pilot target group, we recommend experience in the safe control of gliders with an aspect ratio of at least 6.

Optimal combination of materials. For the nose, we use the dimensionally stable and UV-resistant Dominico 20D (34 g/m2). On the upper surface's trailing edge, we also prioritise stability over minimal weight and choose Skytex27 C2 (29 g/m2). For the entire undersurface and most of the upper surface, we use Dominico 10D (25 g/m2), which excels in weight, packing volume, and UV resistance. The entire internal construction is made from Skytex27 hard (27 g/m2) and is additionally reinforced at particularly stressed points on the profile ribs and diagonal ribs. 

Efficient risers. Despite their slim width of 8 mm, the Kevlar risers exhibit an extremely low tendency to twist. Thanks to their great length stability, they significantly contribute to the trim stability of the wing. The Height-Adjustable B-handles can be adjusted and optimally adapted to the pilot's size and harness geometry. Due to the movable pulley on the B3 main line, optimal wing twist is maintained even when pulling on the B-handles.

Speed-optimised aerodynamics. The development of the XENON focused on speed. The profile ensures a high degree of pitch stability even at low angles of attack. In numerous simulations, the ballooning or stress distribution was refined to minimise the deformation of the glider at full speed. The cell openings are designed to maintain optimal internal pressure even during accelerated flight. The result of these measures is excellent glide performance with exceptionally high stability. 

Technical Data


Material

• Leading edge: Dominico 20DPS, 33 g/m2
• Top surface: Dominico 10D, 26 g/m2 and Skytex 27 C2 29g/m2
• Lower surface: Dominico 10D, 26 g/m2
• Profile ribs (suspended): Porcher Skytex 27 Hard, 27g/m2
• Profile ribs (unsuspended): Porcher Skytex 27 Hard, 27g/m2
• Main lines: PPSL191 / A8000U Series
• Gallery lines: A8000U Series / DC 40 / 9200-035
• Brake lines: A8000U Series / 9200-035
• Risers: Kevlar 8mm

Colours

Scope of Delivery

• NOVA Concertina Bag Light
• NOVA Pack Roll
• NOVA Windsock
• Repair Kit
• User Manual

NOVA 4 Years WARRANTY On Materials

We guarantee your paraglider for an additional three years*, covering materials and workmanship. If your wing undergoes NOVA Trim Tuning and a NOVA Full Service by an authorised NOVA partner, the guarantee extends to four years*. If repair isn’t possible, we will deduct the current value when purchasing a new NOVA paraglider.

NOVA 3 Years No Full Service Required

If your wing receives NOVA Trim Tuning, the standard two-year service check extends to three years (from the date of purchase), as long as you stay within the flight hours specified in the manual. This lets you focus on what you love—flying! 

NOVA Trim Tuning

Over time, glider lines stretch or shrink, affecting performance. Typically, A and B lines stretch while C lines shrink, making the wing slower and less agile. NOVA Trim Tuning (NTT), developed with instructor and mathematician Ralf Antz, restores optimal performance. After 15-20 flight hours, send your wing to us or an authorised partner for measurement and trimming. Wings with NTT qualify for the 3-Year No Check Required guarantee.

NOVA Full Service

Our NOVA Full Service is more than a routine check—it ensures your glider is in top condition. We assess porosity, line lengths, and trim using our advanced Quality Assurance Database (QAD). All measurements are recorded, allowing technicians to make precise adjustments. This system helps us refine our designs for better safety and performance.

NOVA Quality Assurance Database

Your glider’s history is digitally stored in our QAD. Registering at MyNOVA grants access to all service records, including Full Service logs and Trim Tuning data. This system also helps us monitor material durability and improve future designs. NOVA service centres use QAD to assess your wing before servicing, enhancing knowledge transfer for better safety.

NOVA Registration & Query

Register your wing under the MyNOVA tab on the NOVA website to activate extended warranties and guarantees.

You can book the service here.

The lead time for the service is 3 months. Turnaround for the service work is 1-2 weeks.  https://forms.gle/EskshqFdwcvPDB7q8

More details on the manufacturer's website under the Service tab: NOVA

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