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 |
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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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