NOVA PRION 6 – EN-A School & Beginner Paraglider

Fascination from the first moment. With our passion for wing design, we also want to ignite your passion for paragliding. The PRION 6 has been completely redesigned using our own proprietary software, resulting in exceptional collapse resistance and high performance. Like its predecessors, the PRION 6 is particularly easy to fly and has a very high degree of passive safety. The simple and direct handling is really fun and lets you take off with joy!

NOVA PRION 6 at a glance

• Certification: EN/LTF A
• Cells: 35
• Weight: 4.6 / 4.8 / 5.1 / 5.4 / 5.7 kg
• Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L
• Certified weight range: 55-85 / 70-95 / 80-105 / 90-115 / 100-130 kg
• Colors: Blue, Sangria, Green, Orange
• Price: $3,489

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Understanding your NOVA PRION 6

Sophisticated design. The advantages of the PRION 6 are based on its detailed technical design: Mini Ribs provide higher performance and less brake pressure, Mid Cell Links in the centre of each cell stabilise the leading edge in flight. Vector tape and diagonal ribs also increase the shape stability. The rods at the leading edge of the PRION 6 run as continuous rod loops through the rod channel. This saves seams and supports the Air Scoop principle (greater stability of the cell opening in accelerated flight). Compared to its predecessor, more cells (35) and a higher aspect ratio (4.9) ensure better performance – ideal conditions for your first thermal flights.

Carefree flying. The easy handling of the PRION 6 extends to all flight phases: pre-flight preparation is child’s play thanks to the colour-coded risers and sheathed lines. During launch, the canopy inflates gently and straight without overshooting. In flight, the PRION 6 impresses with good roll and pitch stability, nice handling and good performance. In keeping with the principle of simplicity, packing is also extremely straightforward (Easy Packing): the nylon rods in the leading edge return to their original shape even if they are slightly bent and this guarantees that the wing retains its shape. From launch to landing, the PRION 6 is characterised by its easy manageability. So nothing stands in the way of a relaxed flying day.

Complete overview. The 20 mm wide risers of the PRION 6 feature many useful markings. Right and left are colour-coded (green = right; red = left). The same colour-coding can also be found on our harnesses, which prevents the harness from being connected the wrong way. In addition, the corresponding risers for Big Ears and the B-Line Stall are indicated below the maillon. The colours of the three line areas (A, B, C) stand out clearly from each other, as do the corresponding risers. The clear riser design helps you to keep your head clear for flying.

Quote from…

“I had the chance to try the new PRION 6 on the training slope and during various high flights from the winch. As soon as I unpacked it for the first time I noticed the well thought through design. The leading edge resembles the most recent IONs. Line sorting is easy and clear as usual, the launch behaviour is great: whether with tailwind, crosswind, headwind or nil wind – no problem for the PRION 6! The handling in flight is remarkably good – agile but without a tendency to roll. The performance is perfect for a fun glider.

My conclusion: the PRION 6 is the perfect wing for a new or recreational pilot. Its sophisticated design, outstanding handling and impressive performance will delight the target group.”

Target group

The PRION 6 (EN/LTF A – suitable for instruction) is a good-natured and extremely safe paraglider with easy launch and landing characteristics. It is ideal for pilots who are completing their training and are also looking for a safe, high-performance wing for their first thermal flights at their local site, or when travelling. Thanks to the overlapping weight ranges, there is a suitable size for everyone.

Technology

Instead of dividing the in-built rods and fixing both curved pieces with seams, the rods here simply form a loop. This saves on seams, supports the Air Scoop principle and has no disadvantages in terms of weight and packing volume.

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.

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.

This wing has two line galleries: main lines and gallery lines, but there is no middle gallery. This means only very few line elements and as a result, they are very simple to sort.

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.

In 3D-shaping, a seam on the upper surface extends over the entire span and reduces the amount of folds caused by the curvature over two axes. Two axes, because the sail cloth has to align to the profile form and the ballooning also determines a radius which the cloth also has to follow.

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:

• XXS: 55-85 kg (121-187 lb)
• XS: 70-95 kg (154-209 lb)
• S: 80-105 kg (176-231 lb)
• M: 90-115 kg (198-254 lb)
• L: 100-130 kg (220-287 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.