Light, high performance, fast, uncomplicated, safe and just pure fun: Nova’s IBEX 4 is a versatile, super-lightweight paraglider (from 3.0 kg) with a multitude of uses and an extraordinarily wide weight-range. It is suitable for hike & fly, traveling, recreational flying, mountaineering, flying under instruction and strong-wind soaring.
Purchase includes Nova Compression Bag, windsock, repair kit, manual and speed system.


Nova IBEX 4 | XXS | XS | S | M |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of cells |
36 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
Projected span |
7.76 |
8.16 |
8.54 |
8.9 |
Projected area |
19 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
Projected aspect ratio |
3.17 |
3.17 |
3.17 |
3.17 |
Flat span |
10.31 |
10.84 |
11.34 |
11.82 |
Flat area |
22.97 |
25.38 |
27.8 |
30.22 |
Flat aspect ratio |
4.63 |
4.63 |
4.63 |
4.63 |
Line diameter |
0.76, 0.9, 0,95, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
0.76, 0.9, 0,95, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
0.76, 0.9, 0,95, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
0.76, 0.9, 0,95, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 |
Line length |
6.11 |
6.42 |
6.72 |
7.01 |
Total line length |
193 |
205.1 |
214.5 |
223.7 |
Max. chord |
2.77 |
2.90 |
3.04 |
3.17 |
Min. chord |
0.91 |
0.95 |
1.00 |
1.04 |
Weight |
3 |
3.25 |
3.5 |
3.75 |
Certified weight-range |
55–90 |
70–100 |
75–110 |
80–120 |
Certification (EN/LTF) |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Component | Materials |
---|---|
Leading edge: | Skytex 32 Universal |
Top surface: | Skytex 27 C2 |
Bottom surface: | Skytex 27 C2 |
Profile ribs (suspended): | Skytex 32 Hard |
Profile ribs (unsuspended): | Skytex 27 Hard |
Main lines: | Liros PPSL 191 / TSL140 |
Gallery lines: | Edelrid A8000-U120 / Liros DSL70 |
Brake lines: | PPSLS65 / DSL70 /A7850-240 |
Risers: | Kevlar 12mm |


