Name: NOVA ION 6 LIGHT
SKU: 4013
Availability: InStock

Elevate Every Adventure with the NOVA ION 6 LIGHT Paraglider

The NOVA ION 6 LIGHT Paraglider is your go-to wing when performance, lightness, and safety need to go hand in hand. Engineered for pilots who crave reliable XC capability and versatile handling, the ION 6 LIGHT offers a unique fusion of precision, efficiency, and comfort. Whether you’re exploring long routes or hiking up your favorite launch site, this glider is always ready for flight—without compromise.

Lightweight Design, Heavyweight Performance

Let’s face it—less weight means more freedom. And with the ION 6 LIGHT, that freedom extends from the trail to the sky. Built with ultra-durable lightweight materials, this paraglider dramatically reduces pack volume and hike fatigue while maintaining structural integrity and long-term performance. So yes, it’s light in your pack, but it’s powerful in the air.

Moreover, its optimized internal structure balances weight with durability, making it ideal for hike-and-fly missions, travel adventures, and ambitious XC flights.

NOVA ION 6 LIGHT Easy Handling with Maximum Fun

Smooth. Responsive. Forgiving. The NOVA ION 6 LIGHT Paraglider isn’t just easy to launch—it’s easy to love. From the first step off the hill, you’ll feel the wing’s direct and intuitive handling. It responds seamlessly to brake input, allowing you to carve precise turns, core thermals with ease, and adapt instantly to changing conditions.

Despite its EN B certification, the ION 6 LIGHT offers handling that feels lively and engaging, making every flight more enjoyable and far less demanding. It’s dynamic when you want it, stable when you need it, and consistent all the time.

Climb Faster, Glide Farther

No matter your destination, the ION 6 LIGHT helps you get there more efficiently. With improved glide and climb performance over its predecessor, this wing is designed to help you connect thermals more easily and extend your XC routes with confidence. Its efficient profile slices through air smoothly, while its pitch stability keeps you focused on the adventure—not the turbulence.

So, while the ION 6 LIGHT flies like a dream, it performs like a machine—ensuring every flight is as rewarding as it is exciting.

Ideal for Ambitious Pilots

Whether you’re a progressing pilot moving up from your first wing or an experienced flyer looking for an all-rounder with lighter gear, the NOVA ION 6 LIGHT Paraglider delivers. It brings high-end performance to a manageable package, enabling you to push your boundaries while staying well within your comfort zone.

Add to that a compact packing size, swift inflation, and minimal launch effort, and you’ve got a wing that fits your flying life—wherever it takes you.

Ready to Fly Light, Far, and Free?

The NOVA ION 6 LIGHT Paraglider is more than a lightweight option—it’s a full-performance solution for pilots who want adventure without limits. With unmatched ease of use, reliable safety, and a glide you can trust, the sky is no longer the limit—it’s just the beginning.

NOVA ION 6 LIGHT TECHNICAL DATA

Sizes	XXS	XS	S	M	L
Recommended take off weight	60-80	70-90	80-100	90-110	100-130
Flat area	21.28	23.57	25.97	28.30	30.67
Flat aspect ratio	5.19
Flat span	10.51	11.06	11.61	12.12	12.62
Projected span	8.38	8.82	9.26	9.66	10.10
Projected area	18.30	20.28	22.34	24.34	26.38
Projected aspect ratio	3.84
Weight	3.20	3.50	3.90	4.10	4.40
Line length	5.75	6.08	6.41	6.71	7.01
Number of cells	51
Total line length	213	224	236	246	257
Max. chord	2.52	2.65	2.78	2.90	3.02
Min. chord	0.71	0.75	0.79	0.82	0.85
Certification (EN/LTF)	B	B	B	B	B

NOVA ION 6 LIGHT COLOURS

Standard colours: Blue, Lime, Red

Less drag. The risers of the ION 6 Light differ significantly from the previous models and are only 7 mm wide, instead of 12 mm. However, diligent workmanship guarantees a high load capacity comparable to wider risers. The thinner risers have many advantages. They mean less drag and therefore an increase in performance. And they ensure a weight reduction of 100 g. In addition, the flat webbing riser is easier to handle than the “shoelace risers”, which often feature on very weight-reduced wings. The riser is skinny, but does not have a tendency to twist. Please note: if you would prefer the wider risers on the ION 6, this is not a problem. You can select which risers you want when ordering your wing.BGD Diva 2

NOVA ION 6 LIGHT

Play it safe. Countless take offs and landings, vol biv flights and trips have left their mark? Don’t worry – even fine dirt inside the glider is easily removed, because with the ION 6 Light it slides along the trailing edge to the wingtips – to the specially designed outlets. Any greater damage that requires repair is covered by NOVA Protect, which is valid for one year after purchase and insures against the cost of accidental damage (excess 50 euros + shipping and VAT). We replace lines or damaged panels and check the trim of your glider after repair. Everything so you can do what you love to do again as soon as possible… flying.

Pilot target group

The ION 6 Light is suitable for gifted beginners (in countries where an EN B may be used for instruction), as well as recreational pilots and experienced pilots with cross-country ambitions who value a small packing volume and little weight. Thanks to its high level of passive safety, the ION 6 Light is a great introduction to EN B gliders and allows relaxed flying – without having to forego plenty of performance for cross-country flights. Regarding the slim risers, when changing from standard to “light” risers, we always recommend the pre-flight inspection includes carefully checking that there are no twists in the risers and you are correctly clipped in.

Short and compact

3D-Shaping. In addition to the standard 3D Shaping there is a Zig-zag 3D Shaping seam on each cell. The advantage is that this seam doesn’t run in the direction of the spanwise force. This means the seam runs more cleanly and is more aerodynamically advantageous. This innovation reduces the creases in the leading edge.

Mini-Ribs. Mini-ribs increase the number of cells in the rear wing area and thus provide an aerodynamically optimised trailing edge. The necessary seams are on the inside. The mini-ribs also help to keep the brake pressure moderate.

Quote from Fabian Gasteiger (NOVA test pilot)

“Right from launch the ION 6 Light is unbeatable: whether it’s light or strong wind… it is very easy to inflate, stays above you and does not tend to overshoot. This, together with a relaxed flight feeling and plenty of XC potential, makes it the ideal companion for me on my vol biv tours – especially in thermic conditions.”

Weight comparison ION 6 vs. ION 6 Light

NOVA ION 6 LIGHT PACKAGE

NOVA Rucksack
NOVA Stuff Sack
NOVA Riser Bag
Manual
Repair kit
NOVA windsock
Speed system

NOVA ION 6 LIGHT OPTIONS

Risers: Light, Standard

The risers of the ION 6 Light differ significantly from the previous models and are only 7 mm wide, instead of 12 mm. However, diligent workmanship guarantees a high load capacity comparable to wider risers. The thinner risers have many advantages. They mean less drag and therefore an increase in performance. And they ensure a weight reduction of 100 g. In addition, the flat webbing riser is easier to handle than the “shoelace risers”, which often feature on very weight-reduced wings. The riser is skinny, but does not have a tendency to twist. Please note: if you would prefer the wider risers on the ION 6, this is not a problem. You can select which risers you want when ordering your wing.