The NOVA ION 7 is the latest evolution of the iconic ION series – an EN/LTF B three-liner engineered to be “versatile by design”. From first XC adventures to relaxed thermalling and playful freestyle, this wing promises impressive performance while preserving the trademark ION comfort and safety, making it a compelling choice for ambitious beginners and progressing pilots alike.
Design: performance through stability
Developed with NOVA’s new generation design software, the ION 7 benefits from highly refined virtual prototypes before a single panel is cut. This allows the designers to optimise both top speed and collapse behaviour in simulation, then validate it in flight testing. The result is a three-liner with 51 cells and a flat aspect ratio of 5.17 that feels remarkably coherent and pitch-stable, yet still nimble and fun.
Rod Loops and Mid Cell Links
The leading edge features NOVA’s innovative Rod Loops, which replace traditional sewn-in rod junctions with a continuous loop. This reduces seams, supports the Air Scoop, and improves airflow while keeping weight and packing volume low. Mid Cell Links – thin webbing connecting upper and lower surfaces mid-cell – further stiffen the nose at speed, boosting solidity and real-world glide when accelerated.
Clean line plan, proven materials
A simplified two-gallery line layout (mains and gallery lines, without a middle gallery) cuts drag and makes sorting lines on launch easier, especially useful for pilots with limited flying time. The canopy uses durable Porcher Skytex cloths in proven weights, combined with Kevlar risers, Ronstan speed-bar pulleys and Fidlock brake magnets – a practical, long-lived package for intensive everyday flying.
In the air: XC comfort and freestyle potential
In thermals, the ION 7 transmits airmass information without feeling nervous, inviting long, relaxed sessions. Its high stability and excellent accelerated behaviour – characteristics more typical of high-end EN B wings – make it very attractive for cross-country pilots looking for security on glides between climbs. Descent techniques such as big ears, B-line stall and spirals are described as straightforward, supporting safe progression.
Beyond XC, the wing’s direct handling opens the door to basic acro training: clean SATs, lively wingovers and controllable stalls, with a long brake travel to stall point that makes accidental stalls unlikely. For even more efficiency on bar, an optional XC Riser offers refined pitch control for experienced pilots willing to spend a little extra time on pre-flight preparation.
Pilot profile and configurations
The ION 7 targets a wide audience: from keen post-school pilots stepping into low EN B, to experienced leisure XC pilots wanting a single wing for local soaring, trips abroad, hike & fly and occasional freestyle. Certified EN/LTF B in all sizes from XXS to L, it covers certified take-off weights from 55 to 130 kg, with recommended ranges tuned for each size to balance agility and comfort.
Colour options include vivid Blue, Lime and Sangria, and NOVA’s online configurator allows you to visualise custom schemes. A lighter ION 7 Light variant is also available for weight-conscious pilots who value easier carrying and more compact packing without abandoning the ION handling DNA.
Service, safety and how to order
NOVA backs the ION 7 with an extensive service ecosystem: trim tuning after the first flying hours, full checks with line analysis, and extended warranty options when maintained within the NOVA service framework. For pilots, this translates into a wing that stays optimally trimmed, predictably safe and enjoyable over many seasons of use.
To explore detailed technical data, manuals, colour configurator and official safety information, visit the manufacturer's website. To discuss sizes, colours, delivery times and to order your complete flying set-up – including harness, reserve and accessories – contact Paragliding4.me and let them configure an ION 7 package tailored to your skills and ambitions.