NOVA BANTAM 2 – Ultralight Mountain Mini Wing

Designed for hike & fly, climb & fly and vol biv, ultra-lightweight products are built to be as light and compact as possible. To achieve this, we use the lightest materials and technologies available – but never at the expense of safety! For the longest possible enjoyment of the product, we recommend particularly careful handling of the equipment.

NOVA BANTAM 2 at a glance

• Certification: EN/LTF D / EN C/LTF D
• Cells: 33
• Weight: 1.6 / 1.8 kg
• Sizes: 12, 14
• Certified weight range: 60-90 / 55-100 kg
• Price: $3,389

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Understanding your NOVA BANTAM 2

PS: the perfect combination with the BANTAM 2 is our mountaineering harness MONTIS which weighs only 320 grams in size M.

The BANTAM 2 is made of these materials:

• Risers: Light risers, 7 mm wide, Kevlar-reinforced
• Nitinol rods for better profile shape in accelerated flight and easier packing
• Fabrics: Upper and lower surface: Dominico 10D 26 g/m² Profile ribs: Porcher Skytex 27 hard 27g/m²

Target group

The BANTAM 2 is aimed at pilots who like to fly small, manoeuvrable, ultralight paragliders. With regard to pilot experience, the well-known rule applies: the skill required increases with the wing loading. So if you fly the BANTAM 2 12 (EN D) at the upper end of the weight range, you must expect very dynamic flight behaviour. Accordingly, a high degree of wing control is needed. In contrast, the BANTAM 2 in size 14 (EN C) is quite a tame mountain glider when loaded in the lower third of the certified weight range. It can climb even in weaker thermals.

In general, the BANTAM 2 is ideal for hike & fly and climb & fly – as well as for competitions such as Red Bull Dolomitenmann or Rise & Fall.

To choose the right glider size for your ability, please check the technical data and ask your NOVA dealer advice.

…Theo de Blic:

“The BANTAM (1) was the very first wing NOVA sent me a few days before I signed my contract, and it’s fair to say that it was that wing which made our partnership what it is today. Therefore, it holds a special place in my heart.

The BANTAM 2 retains everything that made the BANTAM 1 so special: its dynamic and fun behavior, incredible lightness, and precise handling. It also adds performance, stability, and an extended speed range, making this wing the ultimate hike & fly machine.”

Red Bull Dolomitenmann 2023

At the 36th Red Bull Dolomitenmann 2023, the BANTAM demonstrated its outstanding take-off and flight performance. Only BANTAM 2 pilots were on the podium. For the first time, women were also allowed to participate, but without their own ranking. Our miniwing dominated here as well. Out of a total of 112 pilots at the start, ten flew BANTAM 2 and 50 flew BANTAM 1.

We congratulate everyone and thank them for their confidence in the BANTAM!

Ranking overall: www.pentek-timing.at/results/2023/14439-01.pdf Ranking Paragliding: www.pentek-timing.at/results/2023/14439-06.pdf

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BANTAM X – Launch anywhere

For those seeking an even more uncompromising option, the radical design concept of the BANTAM X is worth a look. This wing prioritises the launch characteristics of a Hike & Fly glider: with its exceptionally short lines (3.2 meters from the pilot to the canopy), the BANTAM X is a true launch marvel, making even the smallest peak a viable take off.

Learn more about the key features and differences in this article.

Technology

Designed for hike & fly, climb & fly and vol biv, ultra-lightweight products are built to be as light and compact as possible. To achieve this, we use the lightest materials and technologies available – but never at the expense of safety! For the longest possible enjoyment of the product, we recommend particularly careful handling of the equipment.

Using thin webbing at the leading edge, the upper and lower surfaces are connected in the middle of each cell. This promotes leading edge solidity in flight, which is particularly beneficial to performance when flying at speed.

What we mean by that is, for example, Nitinol. This material can be bent when packing the equipment, but it always returns to its original shape. This characteristic can be very useful! In paragliders, the high-quality Nitinol rods replace the usual nylon rods. They are even more robust and ensure an optimally shaped airfoil contour. In harnesses, the properties of Nitinol are used, among other things, to ensure that the airbag fills with air before take off.

All NOVA paragliders are simple and straightforward to handle. Using a cell pack bag is possible but not strictly necessary. Our long-standing experience shows that the packing method has only a minor influence on durability, as bent rods usually return to their original shape on their own.

What matters is storing the wing in a loosely packed, stress-free manner, so the rods are not subjected to sharp bends. Short-term compact packing or the use of a fast pack bag is unproblematic. For optimal long-term protection of the rods, we recommend a cell pack bag, as it keeps the rods neatly aligned and prevents permanent deformation.

NOVA Air Scoop is an optimised air intake, which increases the internal wing pressure. NOVA’s Air Scoop principle is similar to the ram-air inlet duct on a sports car: increased airflow produces higher pressure. Higher internal pressure in a paraglider means improved performance through increased structural stability and collapse resistance.

Frequently asked questions

Which size do I need?

Choose by your total take-off weight – body weight plus about 15–20 kg (33–44 lb) for wing, harness, reserve and gear:

• 12: 60-90 kg (132-198 lb)
• 14: 55-100 kg (121-220 lb)

Between two sizes? Ask us:  WhatsApp · ✉️ Email · 📞 (917) 359-6449.

How long does delivery take?

We keep popular NOVA wings in stock in our US warehouse, ready to ship within 1–2 business days. If your size or colour isn’t on the shelf, we order it straight from NOVA – it typically arrives here within 6–14 days, including import and customs, and we ship it to you the same day it lands. Some high-end or low-demand wings are only made to order by NOVA, which can add around 2–3 weeks of manufacturing time. Tight deadline? Have a trip or course coming up? Ask us before you order and we’ll confirm exactly when you’ll have it:  WhatsApp · ✉️ Email · 📞 (917) 359-6449

Can I return it?

All paraglider sales are final – wings cannot be returned or exchanged. Not sure which model or size is right for you? Ask us before you order and we’ll help you choose:  WhatsApp · ✉️ Email · 📞 (917) 359-6449.