Nova GLITCH

Nova GLITCH Paraglider – Where Progression Meets Precision

The Nova GLITCH Paraglider isn’t just a wing—it’s your bridge between beginner confidence and intermediate ambition. Developed for pilots seeking that sweet spot between safety and responsive handling, the GLITCH introduces you to the next level with assurance, style, and technical grace. It’s designed for progression, yet it performs like it belongs on a much more advanced glider.Nova BION 3

Glide Smoothly Into the Next Stage

If you’re moving on from your first wing—or looking to upgrade to something with more character while keeping security—the Nova GLITCH Paraglider delivers in every aspect. Although it’s EN-B certified, the GLITCH handles like a dream for anyone transitioning from EN-A wings. And because Nova crafted it with performance and forgiveness in mind, the learning curve stays smooth while your airtime becomes infinitely more rewarding.

Furthermore, thanks to Nova’s cutting-edge profile optimization, the GLITCH offers outstanding glide performance and thermalling potential. So, you’ll feel the upgrade, not the stress.

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  Sharp Yet Forgiving Handling

The GLITCH provides exceptionally precise control inputs—ideal for pilots who are building active flying skills. It responds to brake pressure cleanly and predictably, giving you both agility and confidence. In fact, its handling strikes an ideal balance: dynamic enough for fun, stable enough for safety.

As a result, you’ll feel more connected to the air than ever before. This not only makes each flight more enjoyable but also dramatically accelerates your skill development.

Launch, Climb, Explore—With Ease

Takeoff behavior is another area where the Nova GLITCH Paraglider shines. Whether conditions are gentle or gusty, the wing inflates cleanly, rises smoothly, and stabilizes above your head effortlessly. This allows you to focus on timing and technique rather than wrestling the glider—making every takeoff more successful.

Climbing in thermals is equally efficient. With low sink rates, agile turning behavior, and excellent pitch stability, the GLITCH lets you ride lift with ease while maintaining control. And once you’re high, you’ll notice how well it glides across transitions—allowing you to expand your cross-country horizons.

Light, Durable, and Adventure-Ready

Although the Nova GLITCH Paraglider prioritizes durability, it doesn’t weigh you down. Nova has selected lightweight yet robust materials that provide longevity without adding unnecessary grams. This makes it ideal for travel, hike-and-fly, or just easier ground handling at launch.

The construction also ensures a long lifespan and repeated resilience under diverse flying conditions—giving pilots more value and longer enjoyment from their investment.

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  From Confident Student to Inspired Pilot

The Nova GLITCH Paraglider is your ultimate companion for skill progression. It gives you the tools to grow, the features to explore, and the assurance to fly boldly into new terrain.

So, if you’re ready to fly further, faster, and more freely—without leaving safety behind—the GLITCH is the upgrade your flight path has been waiting for.

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  Technical data

Sizes		13*	14.5*	16	18	20	22
Max. take off weight / Load test	kg	120	120	120	120	120	130
Number of cells		55
Projected span	m	6.88	7.27	7.64	8.10	8.54	8.95
Projected area	m²	11.21	12.50	13.80	15.52	17.24	18.97
Projected aspect ratio		4.23
Flat span	m	8.48	8.96	9.41	9.98	10.52	11.04
Flat area	m²	12.98	14.48	15.98	17.98	19.98	21.97
Flat aspect ratio		5.50
Distance pilot – canopy	m	6.26	6.61	6.94	7.36	7.76	8.14
Total line length	m	254	269	284	302	319	336
Max. chord	m	1.91	2.01	2.12	2.25	2.37	2.48
Min. chord	m	0.47	0.50	0.52	0.56	0.59	0.61
Weight	kg	3.9	4.2	4.4	4.8	5.2	5.5

*Sizes 13 and 14.5 are only made on request.

Colours

Standard colours: Blue, Red

Package

• Wing
• Nova Stuff Sack
• Nova Windsock
• Repair kit

Optional extras (Related Products)

• Paragliding Backpacks
• Concertina Packing Bags
• Fast Packing Bags
• Speed Systems
• Clothing

Nova GLITCH Paraglider : No compromises acro flying

Development

Like an elite XC-pilot benefiting from an easy-to-fly and reliable glider, the same holds true for an elite acro-pilot. Although Théo de Blic was able to manage the initial versions of the GLITCH, Nova continually pushed to make the wing as easy to fly as possible. Finally, after eight prototypes and countless trim versions, Théo concluded that they had developed the best acro glider on the market. Nova then built several GLITCHes for team pilots and friends, and after their overwhelmingly positive feedback, they decided to make the GLITCH a serial glider.

Characteristics

A great acro glider must reliably perform all tricks. Yet, Théo specifically emphasised heli-connections. The GLITCH performs these manoeuvres aggressively yet remains easily manageable. Its moderate brake pressure makes it ideal for multi-hour training sessions, for example in Organya – a critical feature for maximising training time.

Size and wing loading

The GLITCH executes all acro tricks (including stall to infinite) with very low wing loading. Thus, you don’t need a smaller glider to perform specific tricks. Don’t assume that you necessarily must fly the GLITCH smaller than your current glider to advance. Several experienced pilots have enjoyed flying the GLITCH even larger than their previous acro gliders. The enhanced climbing ability in thermals is just one of the many advantages you gain.

Target group

The GLITCH is designed to perform all the tricks required in today’s acro competitions. It is not suited to be your first acro glider. If you can’t yet perform basic helico connections such as Sat to Heli or Misty to Heli, Nova don’t recommend learning them on the GLITCH, because it’s too aggressive. However, if you are confident in those tricks and are starting to get decent new school tricks such as Joker Cork and Cowboy and you want to refine your connections and progress further, the GLITCH is the glider to look for.

Quote from…

Initially, the GLITCH was not a project we aimed to sell, and therefore it was mostly designed to suit my flying style in order to perform well in competitions. We experienced several ups and downs during the development of the wing, but in the last two years, upon reaching the 8th version of the wing, we achieved what I could classify as the best Acro wing on the market.

What you want in a competition Acro wing is, first of all, reliability. It has to work 100% of the time, even when you make a small mistake. That’s especially true for the Stall to Infinit tricks. In that aspect, the latest version of the GLITCH is incredibly reliable. It is probably the one glider on the market that will connect Stall to Infinit from almost anything.

But that’s not all. Contrary to many pilots, what I enjoy most isn’t competing; it is training. While training, what you fly most isn’t Stall to Infinit tricks; it’s Heli connections, which has always been most important to me. That is where the GLITCH shines the most: It is aggressive but easily manageable. It can connect quickly or be slowed down at will, offering unparalleled control during connections.

The tips are the most solid on the market, thanks to the uncommon reflex airfoils. It takes some time getting used to as it is a different way of flying Acro, but once you master it, you can complete the cleanest and fastest connections available on the market.

All in all, I truly believe that we now possess the perfect wing, and my last years in competitions speak for the wing’s capabilities.

— Theo de Blic, team pilot

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  Materials

Leading edge:	Skytex 38 Universal, 38 g/m²
Top surface:	Skytex 38 Universal, 38 g/m²
Lower surface:	Skytex 38 Universal, 38 g/m²
Profile ribs (suspended):	Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40 g/m²
Profile ribs (unsuspended):	Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40 g/m²
Main lines:	Edelrid U-8000 / Edelrid U-8001
Gallery lines:	Edelrid U-8000 / Edelrid U-8001
Brake lines:	Edelrid 7850-240 / Liros DSL 70
Risers:	Polyester 20 mm

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  service info

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