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HIGH PLAINS PARAGLIDING

HELENA, MONTANA

406-458-8636

406-439-2239

 

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COMPANY HISTORY  

From the beginning of paragliding, it seems, there have always been Nova Paragliders dotting the skies. Nova actually began in 1989, with Hannes Papesh at the helm of design. From the start, Hannes used the "unconventional" method of perfecting and verifying his designs by computer at Innsbruck University. Unheard of numbers of prototypes were produced and test flown. This exacting attention to detail resulted in almost immediate success. In late 1990, the legendary Nova Phantom arrived. The summer of 1991 saw pilots flying the Nova Phantom pushing paragliding to new limits. Hannes' computer designed, ultra smooth top sail and precise line plan had paid off. Nova was the wing to fly if you were looking for an ultra high performance paraglider. Paragliding was now finally coming of age, thanks to the Nova team, and the pilots who flew their wings.

The year is 2001. Nova is most respected as a paraglider manufacturer, and purveyor of airfoil design in all class categories. The DHV 1 Phelix was built, right from the start, to emulate the lasting success of its older brother, the Philou. The new Argon is, without a doubt, at the top of its class in the DHV 2-3 category. Just released, the Nova Carbon is sure to set standards for the 1-2 class of wings. Few wings have had the staying power of the X-Act, which benefits those looking for a no worries weekender wing.

For many, many years, Nova competition pilots have been on the winners podium. Certainly it is no secret that Hannes and the Nova team can produce the best comp wings anywhere. However, Nova has always been about supporting the whole sport, and not just the elite. Thus, starting in 2001, Nova will focus its efforts, and its considerable resources on the recreational pilot. What does this mean? Perhaps no more Nova sponsored pilots smiling on top of the competition podium, but more "regular folks" at the top of the stack! That's because Nova intends to concentrate on building even better wings for YOU, the pilots who don't get paid to fly! Sounds like an excellent idea!!

 

QUALITY!! 

Designing and building paragliders is a very responsible job. Human lives depend upon it! Nova employs highly experienced test pilots to ensure it can meet the most demanding expectations placed upon its paraglider design. Only the best and strongest materials are used by Nova in their production. Nova wants to offer the its clients only the best fabric on the market. That's why they don't rely upon measurements from the manufacturer, but carry out their own materials test...like exposing different fabric colors to Australian Outback desert sun to find the most durable. Likewise, the finest lines are used, and only after being tested and re-tested by Nova.

But materials alone do not a quality glider make! Nova owns the factory where its gliders are sewn. Even though each wing is sewn by hand, tolerances are very precise. And since humans are not machines, each wing is put through a series of checks and rechecks during production. This ensures that you, the Nova customer, ultimately receives only the highest quality product.

Top Sail: Carrington 1080N: Very durable with very low porosity.

Bottom Sail: Porché light soft: Very tight with a soft hand.

Ribs/Profile: Carrington Pararib 1088: Extremely strong with low stretch.

Diagonal ribs: Porché light hard: A very light, low stretch fabric.

Unloaded rib: Unitika: Light and flexible fabric.

Such attention to detail, direct manufacturing supervision, and quality components ensure your Nova glider will serve you well for years to come. It's no surprise that Nova has one of the strongest customer loyalty followings in the industry.

PHELIX

(DHV 1/AFNOR STD)

 

THE NOVA PHELIX: A WING YOU WON'T OUT GROW!

An unheard of number of prototypes went into making the Phelix just right. No less than 24 individual prototypes were designed, sewn, and tested before the Phelix was introduced. The result is what you have today: A performance oriented paraglider that you can literally take your first training flights on....and keep flying right on through to serious cross country adventures. All the while, enjoying a wing which offers exceptional passive safety characteristics and a beautiful, clean profile. When it comes to safe, recreational flying, the Phelix is as good as it gets!

 

PHELIX SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE
19
21
23
25
27
FLAT AREA
18.9 m2
20.8 m2
22.7 m2
24.7 m2
26.8 m2
PROJ. AREA
22.2 m2
24.4 m2
26.7 m2
29.0
31.5 m2
# OF CELLS
37
37
37
37
39
TRIM SPEED
36 kph
36 kph
36 kph
36 kph
36 kph
SPD@MX WT
50 kph
50 kph
50 kph
50 kph
50 kph
ALL UP WT
50-70 kg
55-80 kg
70-90 kg
80-100 kg
90-115 kg
CERTIFICATION
STD/1
STD/1
STD/1
STD/1
STD/1

Colors!! Some new Nova Colors for 2001! Royal Blue, Warm Yellow, Scarlet, Bright White, and Lavender. All colors are for the top sail, and wings have a white bottom sail with the Nova "dart" on the bottom in top sail color. Bright White wings have a purple design. Custom colors are available for an extra charge. Please allow up to 8 weeks for completion.

X-ACT

(DHV 1-2/AFNOR STD)

THE NOVA X-ACT...EXACTLY WHAT THE PILOT ORDERED!

The X-ACT was designed with a profile which offers a quick control response, very nice slow flight stability, and the security of a DHV 1-2 rating. A perfect choice for the pilot looking for the best of handling, performance, and launch characteristics. The unique shape of the X-ACT makes it an wonderful thermalling machine, offering lifting air its profile at nearly any bank angle! With five sizes to choose from, nearly anyone can enjoy the X-ACT.

 

X-ACT SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE
119
121
123
125
127
FLAT AREA
22.6 m2
24.7 m2
27.5 m2
29.9 m2
32.0 m2
PROJ. AREA
19.2 m2
21.0 m2
23.4 m2
25.3 m2
27.1 m2
# OF CELLS
31+8
31+8
31+8
31+8
31+8
TRIM SPEED
36 kph
36 kph
36 kph
36 kph
36 kph
SPD@MX WT
43 kph
43 kph
43 kph
43 kph
43 kph
ALL UP WT
55-75 kg
65-85 kg
75-95 kg
85-105 kg
100-130 kg
CERTIFICATION
STD/1-2
STD/1-2
STD/1-2
STD/1-2
STD/1-2

Colors!! Some new Nova Colors for 2001! Royal Blue, Warm Yellow, Scarlet, Bright White, and Lavender. All colors are for the top sail, and wings have a white bottom sail with the Nova "dart" on the bottom in top sail color. Bright White wings have a purple design. Custom colors are available for an extra charge. Please allow up to 8 weeks for completion.

CARBON

(DHV 1-2)

MARK ON HIS CARBON AT SARANKOT, NEPAL.

LOOK OUT VULTURES! THE CARBON IS THE REFERENCE CROSS COUNTY WING!

OK, fellow Para-Junkies. I'm going to take a break from this third person web page copy writing to tell you about the CARBON. If you are looking for a new second wing, this is it! Look no further. You're reading about the best one right now. This is the wing I took to Nepal with me, and it received heaps of praise from the other pilots flying around Pokara. The CARBON handled the local, sometimes ratty, thermals with elegance; offering VERY nice feed back through the brakes. At times I was even out thermalling the Griffin vultures! I can say that the glide is no less than surprising, making for enjoyable XC flying. Another big plus was its top speed, and glide on full bar! It left many of my fellow flyers wondering if I wasn't actually flying a comp wing! One pilot actually sought to verify the CARBON'S DHV 1-2 rating by physically checking the certification patch when I landed!

So, am I trying to sell you a paraglider? Of course...but I'm trying to sell you a VERY NICE paraglider! Please keep in mind that the CARBON is not appropriate as a first wing. It is a high performance DHV 1-2, suitable for pilots who have at least 10-20 hours of flight time. Experienced pilots will find the CARBON'S superb XC performance and "no worries" security a breath of fresh air. Second wing buyers will need to look no further. The CARBON will carry them as far as their dreams can take them....and beyond. Just a plain great wing. Please give me a call if you have any questions about the Carbon ------- Mark

 

CARBON SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE
XS(20)
S(23)
M(25)
L(27)
FLAT AREA
23.1 m2
25.9 m2
27.4 m2
29.3
PROJ. AREA
20.4 m2
22.8 m2
23.8 m2
25.3
# OF CELLS
(19x4)+6
(19x4)+6
(19x4)+6
(19x4)+6
TRIM SPEED
~37 kph
~37 kph
37 kph
~37 kph
SPD@MX WT
~52 kph
~52 kph
51 kph
~51 kph
ALL UP WT
60-85 kg
75-95 kg
85-105 kg
95-130 kg
CERTIFICATION
(STD/1-2)
(STD)/1-2
(STD)/1-2
(STD/1-2)

Colors!! Some new Nova Colors for 2001! Royal Blue, Warm Yellow, Scarlet, Bright White, and Lavender. All colors are for the top sail, and wings have a white bottom sail with the Nova "dart" on the bottom in top sail color. Bright White wings have a purple design. Custom colors are available for an extra charge. Please allow up to 8 weeks for completion.

ARGON

(DHV 2-3/AFNOR PERF)

ARGON: THE REFERENCE HIGH PERFORMANCE PARAGLIDER

A state of the art wing, the ARGON is a no holds barred performance machine. At the top of its class in handling, sink rate at top speed, and security, The ARGON has other companies scrambling to keep up. If you are a very experienced pilot looking for a primo record setting, competition winning, eye watering aircraft, then the ARGON is for you.

 

ARGON SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE
22
24
26
28
FLAT AREA
24.4 m2
26.6 m2
28.9 m2
31.2 m2
PROJ. AREA
22.0 m2
23.9 m2
26.0 m2
28.1 m2
# OF CELLS

TRIM SPEED
~37 kph
~37 kph
~37 kph
~37 kph
SPD@MX WT
~55 kph
~55 kph
~55 kph
~55 kph
ALL UP WT
65-90 kg
80-105 kg
90-115 kg
95-125 kg
CERTIFICATION
PERF/2-3
PERF/2-3
PERF/2-3
PERF/2-3

Colors!! Some new Nova Colors for 2001! Royal Blue, Warm Yellow, Scarlet, Bright White, and Lavender. All colors are for the top sail, and wings have a white bottom sail with the Nova "dart" on the bottom in top sail color. Bright White wings have a purple design. Custom colors are available for an extra charge. Please allow up to 8 weeks for completion. 

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High Plains Paragliding

Helena, Montana

406-439-2239

406-458-8636

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