2023 North Nova

DESCRIPTION

From North

The 2023 Nova has a structurally balanced freeride shape for enhanced aerodynamic performance. Engineered for stability in gusty winds, the new Nova has a progressive swept outline and refined profile section, making it easier to handle and more stable when riding. Your front and back arm pressure is even, not backhand-heavy. The wing creates lift so that you can glide through turns effortlessly without any tail drop.

Precise yet compliant. The wingtip geometry and balanced dihedral also prevent oscillation side-to-side when gripping the front handle, riding downwind swell, surfing, or simply walking towards the water.

With a sweet spot so generous, it makes hard things easy. The new draft-forward curvature in the profile section generates more lift in the front of the wing. This makes transitions smoother and, when combined with improved canopy tensioning, boosts Nova’s low-end power. So much so you can drop down a size.

The stiffer, more responsive airframe and tighter skin tensioning mean the canopy stays clean through a wider wind range. We’ve minimized flutter and created a clean trailing edge release with reduced drag.

To ensure the wing remains stable and comfortable in overpowered conditions, we've tapered the leading-edge diameter, concentrating the stiffness in the LE center and allowing the reflexed wingtips to dump excess power.

Master of the upwind, glide through tacks, float through gybes, and lofty jumps with bonus hangtime. Whatever goal you’re chasing, the Nova will send you there faster.

Your everything. A wing with power when needed, leaving no rider wanting. Maximum low-end to get you up on the foil earlier. Top-end performance that lets you exploit gusty conditions. A wing that feels stable and balanced to fly, has lift through maneuvers and feels light in your hands.

Features

Stable balanced geometry
Maximum low-end power for instant up & go
Swept outline with pulled-in tips
Stiffer, more responsive airframe
Cleaner canopy and TE tensioning
Load-bearing panel layout
Bigger wind range
Reduced overall weight
Lighter feel with uplift for effortless transitions
Tapered reflexed wingtips for top-end de-power
Depowered trailering stability
Wide-angle window positioning
Excellent loft and hangtime
Independent dual-inflation pressure for strut and LE

Materials

New N-HTRS High-Performance Canopy Material
Durable and lightweight Dacron LE/Strut material
Intuitive rigid GripLock handles (optional Carbon handles sold separately)
New silicon knuckle guard under depower handle
New strategic STPU scuff protection

Wing Weight by Size

1.9m: 3.9 LBS (1.79 KG)
2.5m: 4.5 LBS (2.06 KG)
2.9m: 4.7 LBS (2.13 KG)
3.5m: 5.2 LBS (2.36 KG)
4.2m: 5.9 LBS (2.68 KG)
5m: 6.45 LBS (2.93 KG)
6m: 7.1 LBS (3.23 KG)
7m: 7.7 LBS (3.47 KG)

Package Includes

Wing
Wrist Wing Leash
Carry Bag

Pump Sold Separately