Hike Higher, Fly Further with the Nova Ibex 4 Paraglider
Lightweight, compact, and remarkably capable—the Nova Ibex 4 paraglider is designed for pilots who go beyond the usual. Whether you’re tackling hike-and-fly missions, exploring remote peaks, or navigating alpine routes, the Ibex 4 gives you the freedom to go farther and fly smarter. And because it’s built by Nova, you can count on both quality and performance in every detail.
Built for Bold Adventures
Adventure doesn’t begin at takeoff—it starts at the trailhead. That’s why the Ibex 4 is incredibly light and easy to pack. Weighing just a few kilograms, it fits effortlessly into your backpack without weighing you down. So instead of hauling extra bulk, you focus on the climb, the view, and the thrill that comes after.
And once you’re at launch? It shines. The wing inflates quickly, rises steadily overhead, and offers a clean, confident launch—every time.
Small Package, Serious Performance
Don’t let the compact build fool you. The Nova Ibex 4 paraglider delivers impressive performance for its size. Thanks to Nova’s advanced profile and carefully tuned line geometry, you’ll enjoy smooth glides, precise turns, and solid pitch stability—even in turbulent alpine conditions.
Moreover, the wing’s responsive handling makes it fun and agile, while its stable nature offers peace of mind when navigating tricky terrain or unexpected air. So while you’re flying light, you’re also flying with total control.
Designed for Versatility Of Nova Ibex 4 paraglider
Hike-and-fly? Check. Thermalling? Absolutely. Quick descents? It handles them like a pro. The Ibex 4 isn’t just a mountain wing—it’s a versatile companion for pilots who want to do more. And because it’s EN B certified, it provides just the right balance between safety and dynamic performance.
Additionally, the wing’s handling is intuitive and forgiving, making it suitable for progressing pilots, not just experts. So whether you’re on your tenth flight or your hundredth, the Ibex 4 meets you where you are—and helps you go further.
Nova Ibex 4 paraglider Engineered for Efficiency
The Ibex 4 incorporates smart construction and materials that reduce weight without sacrificing durability. Reinforced cell walls, internal tensioning, and clean line architecture contribute to aerodynamic efficiency and robust performance.Nova AONIC
And because Nova emphasizes durability, you won’t be compromising longevity for lightness. This is a wing you can rely on season after season, summit after summit.
Go Light. Fly Free.
If you’re looking to explore more terrain, climb higher peaks, or simply enjoy the freedom of compact gear, the Nova Ibex 4 paraglider is your ticket. Lightweight, agile, and packed with real performance, it’s built for pilots who want adventure without compromise.
So pack it. Hike up. And launch into something incredible—with the Ibex 4, your next big moment is only a summit away.
Target Group and Uses
- Hike & Fly: low weight, small packing volume, simple launch characteristics, good performance, The IBEX 4 is a reliable partner in the mountains.
- Recreational flying: the IBEX 4 is simple to launch, turns wonderfully and offers a high level of passive safety. Exactly what is needed for relaxed thermalling.
- Travelling: there is little room in luggage and usually there are weight restrictions. At the destination, safe and wonderful flights are usually the goal, rather than record-breaking endeavours. Perfect for the IBEX 4.
- Instruction: easy take off characteristics and low weight make the IBEX 4 a training slope favourite.
- Soaring: Flown at the top of the weight-range, the IBEX 4 offers a lot of fun flying in strong winds – whilst retaining a high level of passive safety.
- Cross-country: in general, EN/LTF A wings are not primarily designed for cross-country flying. But the performance of the IBEX 4 is so good that cross-country flights can be undertaken without problems.
For additional queries, your NOVA dealer will be happy to advise on the correct wing and wing-size.
Weight-ranges
We recommend:
- Relaxed = low wing-loading: for best sink rate and calm flying behaviour.
- Standard = medium wing-loading: recreational flying, longer thermic flights and/or cross-country.
- Dynamic = high wing-loading: flying in high mountains (when flying down and “getting off” are priorities), strong-wind soaring (e.g. at the coast) or generally more dynamic and higher speed.
Launch characteristics: extremely easy!
Useful information
- Low weight: the IBEX 4 is a very light wing (XS: 3.25 kg, 70–100 kg all-up weight) and amongst the safe lightweight wing class it has very good glide performance. The IBEX 4 glides better and flies faster than a single skin wing.
- Simple is best: we have used as few lines as possible; all the main lines are sheathed. The ground handling and flying characteristics have been designed for maximum controllability.
- The super-thin, sheathed PPSLS 65 lines make sorting them on the ground easy and they cause less drag in flight.
- Fully guaranteed: one year of NOVA Protect, three years of guarantee. This is extended to four years if an NTT is performed.
- NTT inclusive: pilots from Germany or Austria who register their wing at myNOVA within 14 days of purchase are entitled to our unique NOVA Trim Tuning – free of charge.
Compression Bag
Nova Ibex 4 paraglider TECHNICAL DATA
Size |
XXS |
XS |
S |
M |
| Number of cells | 36 | |||
| Projected span | 7.76 | 8.16 | 8.54 | 8.9 |
| Projected area | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3.17 | |||
| Flat span | 10.31 | 10.84 | 11.34 | 11.82 |
| Flat area | 22.97 | 25.38 | 27.8 | 30.22 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 4.63 | |||
| Line diameter | 0.76, 0.9, 0.95, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9 | |||
| Line length | 6.11 | 6.42 | 6.72 | 7.01 |
| Total line length | 193 | 205.1 | 214.5 | 223.7 |
| Max. chord | 2.77 | 2.90 | 3.04.3 | 3.17 |
| Min. chord | 0.91 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 1.04 |
| Weight | 3 | 3.25 | 3.5 | 3.75 |
| Certified weight-range | 55–90 | 70–100 | 75–110 | (80–120) |
| Certification | A | A | A | A |
Nova Ibex 4 paraglider Of PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Nova Windsock
- Compression bag
- Repair Kit
- Manual
- Speed system
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