Name: NOVA PRION 5
SKU: 4120
Availability: InStock

Your First Flight Starts with the NOVA PRION 5 Paraglider

Choosing your first paraglider matters. You want safety, simplicity, and confidence in every launch—and that’s exactly what the NOVA PRION 5 paraglider delivers. Whether you’re just entering the skies or refining your early flights, this wing supports your progression every step of the way. And because it’s built with Nova’s legendary engineering, you know it’s going to last.

Engineered for Entry-Level Excellence

Designed specifically for beginners, the PRION 5 blends rock-solid safety with playful handling. While the wing feels forgiving in the air, it also responds well to pilot input. So you learn quicker, fly smarter, and enjoy more. Thanks to Nova’s smart internal structure and optimized profile, the PRION 5 maintains stability—even in active air.

Because of its calm reactions to turbulence and clear feedback through the brakes, you’ll quickly gain confidence. And since safety drives everything in this glider’s design, instructors trust it as a reliable training partner.

Smooth Takeoffs. Confident Landings With NOVA PRION 5 Paraglider

From your very first inflation, the NOVA PRION 5 paraglider makes flying feel intuitive. The launch behavior is smooth and predictable, even in light wind conditions. Additionally, the brake pressure is gentle yet precise, allowing for easy course correction and flare control during landing.

Moreover, because the wing features short lines and compact handling, ground training becomes less intimidating. And with easy inflation and a natural tendency to rise overhead, takeoff becomes part of the fun—not a challenge to fear.

Durability Meets Lightweight Design

You don’t have to sacrifice strength for safety. The PRION 5 is constructed using Nova’s durable yet lightweight fabric, reducing weight while increasing longevity. So whether you’re training daily or exploring your first thermals, you’ll enjoy a wing that keeps performing.

In addition, reinforced seams and carefully distributed tension zones ensure consistent shape retention over time. So the wing stays responsive, flight after flight.

A Wing That Grows with NOVA PRION 5 Paraglider

Not only does the PRION 5 serve new pilots, but it also supports your growth well beyond training. As your skills improve, the wing’s performance envelope lets you explore soaring, thermalling, and extended flights. And with its certified EN A rating, it provides the highest level of passive safety available in the sport.

Because of this wide performance range, you won’t need to upgrade quickly. So you save money while gaining hours of safe, rewarding airtime.

Take Off with Total Confidence

The NOVA PRION 5 paraglider is more than just a beginner wing—it’s a platform for progress. With effortless takeoffs, stable flight, and trustworthy landings, it helps you focus on learning and loving the sport.

So whether you’re a student pilot or a weekend explorer, this is your go-to glider for building skills, gaining airtime, and enjoying every second aloft.

Technical data Of NOVA PRION 5 Paraglider

Sizes	XXS	XS	S	M	L
Number of cells	33
Projected span	8
Projected area	18,50	20,90	23,00	25,30	28,30
Projected aspect ratio	3,33
Flat span	9,81	10,43	10,94	11,47	12,13
Flat area	21,69	24,51	26,97	29,67	33,19
Flat aspect ratio	4,42
Line diameter	0,7 / 0,8 / 1,0 /1,2 / 1,3
Line length	6,37	6,77	7,11	7,45	7,88
Total line length	228	243	255	268	284
Max. chord	2,68	2,85	2,99	3,14	3,32
Min. chord	1,10	1,17	1,23	1,29	1,36
Weight	3,90	4,30	4,70	5,10	5,50
Certified weight-range	55-75	65-85	75-100	90-115	105-140
Certification (EN/LTF)	A	A	A	A	A
Suitable for schooling	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Optimised for instruction. The design of the PRION 5 was carried out in consultation with students and paragliding instructors and resulted in further improved roll damping. Technically, it also differs from its predecessor model in that it has a slightly lower aspect ratio and a more complex interior. The mini-ribs increase performance and decrease brake pressure, the nylon reinforcements in the middle of each cell make for even better launch characteristics. Additionally, several vector tapes increase the structural stability.

Everything under control. With the PRION 5’s redesigned Adjustable Handles, it is possible to individually adjust the width of the brake handles. This can be done effortlessly via Velcro and facilitates correct gripping and direct brake input. The ball of the hand and the brake line should form a line, because this makes launching easier, is more comfortable in the long run, improves the feeling for the glider and thus increases flight safety. Alternatively, the Adjustable Handles can be used exactly in the same way as our standard brake handles. The standard riser, our tried and tested Student Riser, also has helpful markings – for example for manoeuvres such as big ears.

Quote from Dr. Klaus Irschik, Proprietor of the flying school Flugschule Göppingen (Germany)

“The PRION series from NOVA has made a significant contribution to stress-free training for us as a flying school and for me as an instructor. With hundreds of taster course and initial training flights, but also with high flights, we sometimes see clear differences. For us, the most important thing is that a beginner’s glider lines are easy to handle, it is easy to take off even in difficult wind conditions and can easily cope with any overreactions on the part of the pilot. And thanks to good workmanship and smart choice of materials, they still look good even after the toughest training sessions.

I think the PRION 5 is the logical next-step of the successful models from previous years, but with a little more performance and better handling. This allows us to get people in the air safely even on shallow training slopes. Our beginners now reach the required safety altitude more quickly on the gentle hills of the Swabian Alps.”

Pilot target group

The PRION 5 (EN/LTF A – suitable for instruction) is a very good-natured paraglider with easy launch and landing characteristics, which provides pleasure in flying both in school and beyond. It combines the highest possible passive safety with intuitive handling and, thanks to its modern design, is suitable for relaxed soaring as well as for first cross-country flights. The balanced mix of stability and agility that has characterised the PRION series since 2010 has proven ideal for beginners.

Quote from Ferdinand Vogel, NOVA test pilot

“The aim was to create a stable glider with a high degree of roll damping, which would make flying even safer and the critical phases of launch and landing easier for everyone. In combination with its direct handling, the PRION 5 has become one of the safest and simplest wings.”Nova Somnium Harness

Short and compact

Simple launch characteristics. The wing inflates easily and climbs straight above the pilot without a tendency to overshoot which makes learning to launch (forward or reverse) particularly simple and safe.

Roll damping. Roll basically means “rocking to the left and right” under the wing. This maneuver is practised during paragliding instruction. However, accidental roll should be avoided. The roll damping keeps the glider on track in straight flight – this is especially important for beginner gliders, because it allows the pilot to concentrate on controlling the wing. For example, this also makes the landing approach easier.

Student Riser. These risers offer the following useful colour-coding: green and red markings which are also found on the attachment points of our harnesses help to prevent clipping-in incorrectly. The correct lines to pull for big ears and a B-line stall are indicated on the maillon. The colours of the line areas (A, B and C) are continued on the riser.

NOVA PRION 5 Paraglider Colours

Blue

Lime

Orange

Sangria

NOVA PRION 5 Paraglider Scope of delivery

NOVA Rucksack.The wing and harness will determine the size of the rucksack. We are offering our high quality and comfortable to carry models in size S (110 litres), M (145 litres) and in L (165 litres).

NOVA Riser Bag.This convenient little bag will protect your risers while transporting or storing your wing.

NOVA Stuff Sack.Elegant, technically thought out inner bag. Thanks to its square shape, your folded wing can be easily stored in the bag. Openings in the bottom of the bag allow good ventilation.

NOVA windsock.So you know where the wind is coming from, we have added a NOVA windsock. With a length of approximately 80cm it is large enough for a take-off site.

NOVA PRION 5 paraglider

Speed system.Your paraglider is fitted with a high quality speed system. Thanks to three holes in the cord attachment point, it will flexibly and simply adapt to your harness and leg length.

Repair kit.Everyone hopes it will never happen: a hole or tear in the paraglider. We have included a minor damage repair kit in the right colour for such an eventuality.

Manual.We have enclosed a very detailed manual which contains everything you need to know about your flying equipment. Please study it before flying your gear for the first time.

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