The benchmark of cross-country wings (EN/LTF B)
Nova Mentor 4 – gets you further
The next milestone. The Nova Mentor 1, 2 and 3 was outstanding in its class. The Nova Mentor 4 is the continuation of our mission to make the best wing in its class. In comparison to its predecessor, its performance is better by half a glide point. The Nova Mentor 4 offers everything an ambitious cross-country pilot desires: impressive performance combined with a high degree of passive safety. Numerous competition title wins and records are proof of the success of the Nova Mentor design.
Optimised in every way. The Nova Mentor 4 was designed in co-operation with the cross-country pilots in the NOVA Pilots Team. The experience of cross-country hounds fed the development. Our designers and test pilots converted the input, and their own experience, into solutions. The results are improved roll dampening - particularly in accelerated flight - even more precise handling and a further improvement in the climb rate. The higher speed of the Nova Mentor 4 improves its efficiency against headwind.
Lighter and even more durable. The Nova Mentor 4 is a weight-optimised wing: everything that is not exposed to a high mechanical load has been manufactured using moderately light material (Dominico 20D), except the profile nose which is made from abrasion resistant cloth. The result is a wing that is significantly lighter, but at the same time more durable, than its predecessor. A side effect of the reduced canopy weight is higher passive safety - and it is suitable for hike & fly.
The Nova Mentor 4 is a paraglider with impressive performance which has - in the hands of an experienced pilot - a very manageable handling and extreme flight behaviour. Flying the Nova Mentor 4 does require a degree of skill. Although certified as EN B, the Nova Mentor 4 is not suitable for beginners and occasional pilots.
For queries about the suitability of the wing for you, your NOVA dealer will be happy to assist!
More technology, more know-how, more performance: The Nova Mentor 4 is the next milestone in the XC intermediate class. As well as revolutionary performance, the Nova Mentor 4 also offers refined handling in thermals, balanced roll damping and even better climb characteristics. And thanks to its compact sail, the wing has gained efficiency and is also faster.
| Technical data |
| |
|
XS |
S |
M |
L |
| Number of cells |
- |
55 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Projected span |
m |
8,97 |
9,40 |
9,8 |
10,19 |
| Projected area |
m² |
20,33 |
22,30 |
24,26 |
26,21 |
| Projected aspect ratio |
- |
3,95 |
| Flat span |
m |
11,36 |
11,89 |
12,41 |
12,90 |
| Flat area |
m² |
23,78 |
26,09 |
28,39 |
30,68 |
| Flat aspect ratio |
- |
5,43 |
| Line diameter |
mm |
0,6 / 0,7 / 0,8 / 1,0/1,3 |
| Line length |
m |
6,56 |
6,87 |
7,17 |
7,45 |
| Total line length |
m |
226 |
237 |
248 |
258 |
| Max. chord |
m |
2,59 |
2,71 |
2,83 |
2,94 |
| Min. chord |
m |
0,63 |
0,66 |
0,69 |
0,72 |
| Weight |
kg |
5,0 |
5,3 |
5,6 |
5,9 |
| Certified take off weight |
kg |
70-90 |
80-100 |
90-110 |
100-130 |
| Certification (EN/LTF) |
- |
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