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Nova’s Ibex 3 is a superlight wing designed by alpine pilots for alpine flying. Previous models of the Ibex (1 & 2) had been designed for the lightweight category, but this time around the Ibex 3, although following the same theme, have varied the weight ranges to incorporate an XXS for the more experienced pilot. For the XS and S sizes, the wing will position itself comfortably within the EN-A category and have excellent glide and thermal performance for its category.

The NOVA Ibex 3 was designed for use in difficult and rough terrain; the lines are more rigid and the leading edge and upper surface made from an anti-abrasive, resistant material. Launching and in-flight handling are very simple. Both offer the pilot a high degree of passive safety when flown within the recommended weight range.

The IBEX 4 is light with a small packing volume and offers the safety of an EN/LTF A-wing as well as very good glide performance for its classification. In comparison to its predecessor, the IBEX 4 is a completely new design. It has been built using Diagonal Tape Ribs. Sewing these force vector optimised diagonal ribs requires more effort and high manufacturing precision, but they ensure a cleaner profile. This means the IBEX 4 performs better and feels very compact and balanced in the air. It is solid in flight and is really fun to fly.

Ibex 1 15
Year: 2007
Pilot weight: 28-73 kg
Flight weight: 45-90 kg
Wing weight: 3.00 kg
Area: 17.70 m2
Span: 9.52 m
Ratio: 5.12
Flattening: 15%
Area (proj.): 15.07 m2
Span (proj.): 7.37 m
Ratio (proj.): 3.61
Speed Acc: 48 km/h
Speed Base: 37 km/h
Speed Min.: 22 km/h
Glide ratio avg.: 8.15
Best sink rate: 1.10 m/s
Optimal speed: 37.00 km/h
Optimal sink rate: 1.30 m/s
Class/cert.: DHV 2-3/GH

Ibex 1 17
Year: 2007
Pilot weight: 32-82 kg
Flight weight: 50-100 kg
Wing weight: 3.40 kg
Area: 20.08 m2
Span: 10.14 m
Ratio: 5.12
Flattening: 15%
Area (proj.): 17.09 m2
Span (proj.): 7.85 m
Ratio (proj.): 3.61
Speed Acc: 48 km/h
Speed Base: 37 km/h
Speed Min.: 22 km/h
Glide ratio avg.: 8.15
Best sink rate: 1.10 m/s
Optimal speed: 37.00 km/h
Optimal sink rate: 1.30 m/s
Class/cert.: DHV 2-3/GH

Ibex 1 19
Year: 2007
Pilot weight: 36-91 kg
Flight weight: 55-110 kg
Wing weight: 3.80 kg
Area: 22.60 m2
Span: 10.76 m
Ratio: 5.12
Flattening: 15%
Area (proj.): 19.23 m2
Span (proj.): 8.30 m
Ratio (proj.): 3.61
Speed Acc: 48 km/h
Speed Base: 37 km/h
Speed Min.: 22 km/h
Glide ratio avg.: 8.15
Best sink rate: 1.10 m/s
Optimal speed: 37.00 km/h
Optimal sink rate: 1.30 m/s
Class/cert.: DHV 2/GH

Ibex 4 XXS
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 7.76 m
Projected area: 19 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 10.31 m
Flat area: 22.97 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 6.11 m
Total line length: 193 m
Max chord: 2.77 m
Min chord: 0.91 m
Weight: 3 kg
Certified weight range: 55-90 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Ibex 4 XS
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 8.16 m
Projected area: 21 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 10.84 m
Flat area: 25.38 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 6.42 m
Total line length: 205.1 m
Max chord: 2.90 m
Min chord: 0.95 m
Weight: 3.25 kg
Certified weight range: 70-100 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Ibex 4 S
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 8.54 m
Projected area: 23 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 11.34 m
Flat area: 27.9 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 6.72 m
Total line length: 214.5 m
Max chord: 3.04 m
Min chord: 1.00 m
Weight: 3.5 kg
Certified weight range: 75-110 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Ibex 4 M
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 8.9 m
Projected area: 25 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 11.82 m
Flat area: 30.22 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 7.01 m
Total line length: 223.7 m
Max chord: 3.17 m
Min chord: 1.04 m
Weight: 3.75 kg
Certified weight range: 90-120 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A