NOVA ITUS Optimised to the core

The ITUS features a completely detachable rucksack, allowing students to train without the bulk of a standard reversible harness while retaining a rigid honeycomb seat board for precise weight-shift control. NOVA’s official testing data confirms that its 3-chamber airbag inflates fully before launch, and it is paired with motorsport-grade SAS-TEC back armour and a reserve container certified to deploy smoothly at any angle.

• 3.7 kg (size M)
• Honeycomb seat board
• SAS-TEC protector + pre-filled airbag with a 3-chamber system
• Certification (EN/LTF)

We've had very positive feedback on the NOVA Ventus for harness stability. We like the new ITUS even more. ITUS is easy to get in and out of, and its good cross-bracing and seaboard give this harness strong weight-shift authority and a relaxed feel in the air. Nova's smart design, high-quality build and materials make these lightweight reversible harnesses last for years. (NOVA TEAM)

The NOVA ITUS has been designed strongly emphasising safety and durability.

The harness is constructed with durable materials, including Nitinol rods and a polycarbonate plate, ensuring the safety features consistently perform at 100% throughout the harness's lifetime. Softer materials and plastic rods will not perform as well as Nitinol and fabric NOVA used for this harness. The ITUS harness also incorporates a SAS-TEC back protector that covers the whole length of the spine and distributes impact forces over a larger area, reducing the risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident. The Clicksafe system's colour-coded buckles ensure a secure and correct connection every time, enhancing overall safety. One of the standout safety features of the ITUS is its innovative airbag system. This system, supported by a 3-chamber design, begins inflating even before take-off, providing early protection. The Nitinol rods and polycarbonate plates are both memory materials, which means they flex when packing but always return to their original shape, contributing to the harness's compact packing size without compromising safety. ITUS features a thoughtfully designed parachute compartment that has been rigorously tested at the  G-Force Trainer in Austria to ensure easy deployment from any angle, even under high g-loads.

NOVA ITUS Video Tutorials

Harness and Backpack Adjustment
https://youtu.be/QFsEjpAl3Oo

Customisation of the NOVA ITUS harness and backpack
https://youtu.be/A2syYNtAu-w?

Packing the ITUS harness and backpack
https://youtu.be/yJQYmi3FN-o?

Installing Reserve
https://youtu.be/xjJ_5Y5SYF4

The NOVA ITUS paragliding harness is a versatile, lightweight, reversible harness with a seatboard, airbag and SAS-TEC protector. If required, the rucksack can be completely detached. Always on board: an extra measure of safety.

• Seatboard sizes (width x length in cm) L: 37 x 38,5; M: 35 x 36; S: 33 x 34
• Height to carabiners in cm: L: 42; M: 41; S: 39,5 

Multi-talented to the max. As a versatile reversible harness, the ITUS can be used in any situation - hike & fly, local soaring, cross-country and travelling the world. It has clever features to help you achieve your daily goals. For example, the rucksack can be completely detached from the harness with a zip. The result is a lightweight harness with a comfortable seat plate that performs well in the air and is super light and compact on the ground. Please note: more varieties of ITUS-compatible rucksacks will soon be available for retrofitting. This means the packing volume is flexible, depending on the equipment or intended use. Simply zip on the required size… and you are ready to go! This means you never carry more weight than necessary and have exactly the storage space you need.

Feedback from our NOVA ITUS customers:

• Really loving it. So lightweight and easy to walk around with (in harness mode). Comfy in flight, and I'm finding it much easier and more efficient to weight shift and transition from left to right (I think I was just sliding around a bit in my old harness).
• Looking forward to doing some hike and flies with it. There's so much space in the rucksack.
• The rucksack is very comfy and stays tight against my back - no swinging around or side to side (another problem I've had with other backpacks, particularly tall ones!).
• You know how it is. Conditions aren't too flash, but you got a new bit of kit, hahaha. Well, she flicked east for about half a minute this arvo, and that was all I needed to run up the hill with the new ITUS and pi3? I get there, and she's south. I know she's south. I'll just stay in the blow and do some ground handling. But then the little voices, the same ones that used to tell me to try a kickflip down the stairs, start piping up. So, anyway, mate, she was rough, but the agility and friskiness of the pi, with the dampening on the ITUS, meant that what normally would have me white-knuckling and trying to land had me grinning from ear to ear. Love the new harness, matey. I would have been bricking it in the WV peak 2. I think I can go back to listening to the propeller heads while flying and give the Bob Marley a break. Might fall asleep otherwise. Can't believe that's what flying was meant to feel like. 

Fits both small and large. The ITUS is available in sizes S, M and L. Soon, further rucksacks for different packing volumes will be available in all sizes.

SAS-TEC & airbag protector. The SAS-TEC protector, made from viscoelastic soft foam, was first used in motorcycling and skiing. It is very light and guarantees excellent support and pressure distribution in the back area. When the ITUS is reversed, this doubles as the rucksack's comfortable back support. Within 30 seconds of unpacking, the airbag is already inflated.

Click-safe closing system. Our Click-safe system with colour-coded buckles means that, with one glance, you can be certain you have hooked correctly. The main hang points and buckles are green on the right side and red on the left side.

Optimised parachute container. The rescue compartment was designed using 3D design software and tested in practice for all deployment directions. The harness and the inner container of the rescue are optimised for easy deployment - the rescue being wedged in the compartment has been prevented.

Robust materials. A particularly tear-resistant ripstop fabric is used for the airbag, supplemented by Nitinol wire and a polycarbonate panel (both memory materials) that always return to their original shape. The built-in zips, straps, carabiners and the honeycomb seat board have also already proven themselves in practice. When selecting all materials, attention was paid not only to safety and durability but also to low weight.

Technical Data

Materials

• Outer and inner shell: Nylon Ripstop
• Main and shoulder straps: Dyneema
• Leg loops: Dyneema
• Chest strap: Dyneema
• Carabiner: NOVA Special EDELRID Foras Karabiner
• Buckles: Getup System mit farbigen Clicksafe Austrian Alpine Cobra Schnallen
• Protection: Pre-inflated Airbag, SAS-TEC Protektor

Scope of Delivery

• ITUS rescue container + handle
• SAS-TEC protector
• Foras carabiner (2 pcs)
• Manual
• ITUS cover
• Speed System
• Reserve Bridle

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

Q: Does the ITUS have similar roll stability to the Nova VENTUS?

A: The roll stability of both ITUS and VENTUS harnesses depends on adjusting the chest strap webbing rather than the harness itself. With different chest belt settings, you can set either the VENTUS or ITUS for more stable or more agile roll stability, based on your personal preferences.

Q: Is the NOVA ITUS a reversible version of the NOVA VENTUS? I realise it’s foam vs airbag, and I was wondering if the geometry is similar.

A: NOVA ITUS is a completely new harness design across all aspects, including the harness body, protector, rescue compartment, outer shape, backpack, etc. The geometry of the harness body webbing is entirely new and different. The only thing they have in common is the NOVA Skyblue colour.

More details on the manufacturer's website: NOVA