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Nova GLITCH Paraglider – Where Progression Meets Precision

The Nova GLITCH Paraglider isn’t just a wing—it’s your bridge between beginner confidence and intermediate ambition. Developed for pilots seeking that sweet spot between safety and responsive handling, the GLITCH introduces you to the next level with assurance, style, and technical grace. It’s designed for progression, yet it performs like it belongs on a much more advanced glider.Nova BION 3

Glide Smoothly Into the Next Stage

If you’re moving on from your first wing—or looking to upgrade to something with more character while keeping security—the Nova GLITCH Paraglider delivers in every aspect. Although it’s EN-B certified, the GLITCH handles like a dream for anyone transitioning from EN-A wings. And because Nova crafted it with performance and forgiveness in mind, the learning curve stays smooth while your airtime becomes infinitely more rewarding.

Furthermore, thanks to Nova’s cutting-edge profile optimization, the GLITCH offers outstanding glide performance and thermalling potential. So, you’ll feel the upgrade, not the stress.

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  Sharp Yet Forgiving Handling

The GLITCH provides exceptionally precise control inputs—ideal for pilots who are building active flying skills. It responds to brake pressure cleanly and predictably, giving you both agility and confidence. In fact, its handling strikes an ideal balance: dynamic enough for fun, stable enough for safety.

As a result, you’ll feel more connected to the air than ever before. This not only makes each flight more enjoyable but also dramatically accelerates your skill development.

Launch, Climb, Explore—With Ease

Takeoff behavior is another area where the Nova GLITCH Paraglider shines. Whether conditions are gentle or gusty, the wing inflates cleanly, rises smoothly, and stabilizes above your head effortlessly. This allows you to focus on timing and technique rather than wrestling the glider—making every takeoff more successful.

Climbing in thermals is equally efficient. With low sink rates, agile turning behavior, and excellent pitch stability, the GLITCH lets you ride lift with ease while maintaining control. And once you’re high, you’ll notice how well it glides across transitions—allowing you to expand your cross-country horizons.

paramotor wing Light, Durable, and Adventure-Ready

Although the Nova GLITCH Paraglider prioritizes durability, it doesn’t weigh you down. Nova has selected lightweight yet robust materials that provide longevity without adding unnecessary grams. This makes it ideal for travel, hike-and-fly, or just easier ground handling at launch.

The construction also ensures a long lifespan and repeated resilience under diverse flying conditions—giving pilots more value and longer enjoyment from their investment.

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  From Confident Student to Inspired Pilot

The Nova GLITCH Paraglider is your ultimate companion for skill progression. It gives you the tools to grow, the features to explore, and the assurance to fly boldly into new terrain.

So, if you’re ready to fly further, faster, and more freely—without leaving safety behind—the GLITCH is the upgrade your flight path has been waiting for.

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  Technical data

Sizes		13*	14.5*	16	18	20	22
Max. take off weight / Load test	kg	120	120	120	120	120	130
Number of cells		55
Projected span	m	6.88	7.27	7.64	8.10	8.54	8.95
Projected area	m²	11.21	12.50	13.80	15.52	17.24	18.97
Projected aspect ratio		4.23
Flat span	m	8.48	8.96	9.41	9.98	10.52	11.04
Flat area	m²	12.98	14.48	15.98	17.98	19.98	21.97
Flat aspect ratio		5.50
Distance pilot – canopy	m	6.26	6.61	6.94	7.36	7.76	8.14
Total line length	m	254	269	284	302	319	336
Max. chord	m	1.91	2.01	2.12	2.25	2.37	2.48
Min. chord	m	0.47	0.50	0.52	0.56	0.59	0.61
Weight	kg	3.9	4.2	4.4	4.8	5.2	5.5

*Sizes 13 and 14.5 are only made on request.

Colours

Standard colours: Blue, Red

Package

• Wing
• Nova Stuff Sack
• Nova Windsock
• Repair kit

Optional extras (Related Products)

• Paragliding Backpacks
• Concertina Packing Bags
• Fast Packing Bags
• Speed Systems
• Clothing

Nova GLITCH Paraglider : No compromises acro flying

Development

Like an elite XC-pilot benefiting from an easy-to-fly and reliable glider, the same holds true for an elite acro-pilot. Although Théo de Blic was able to manage the initial versions of the GLITCH, Nova continually pushed to make the wing as easy to fly as possible. Finally, after eight prototypes and countless trim versions, Théo concluded that they had developed the best acro glider on the market. Nova then built several GLITCHes for team pilots and friends, and after their overwhelmingly positive feedback, they decided to make the GLITCH a serial glider.

Characteristics

A great acro glider must reliably perform all tricks. Yet, Théo specifically emphasised heli-connections. The GLITCH performs these manoeuvres aggressively yet remains easily manageable. Its moderate brake pressure makes it ideal for multi-hour training sessions, for example in Organya – a critical feature for maximising training time.

Size and wing loading

The GLITCH executes all acro tricks (including stall to infinite) with very low wing loading. Thus, you don’t need a smaller glider to perform specific tricks. Don’t assume that you necessarily must fly the GLITCH smaller than your current glider to advance. Several experienced pilots have enjoyed flying the GLITCH even larger than their previous acro gliders. The enhanced climbing ability in thermals is just one of the many advantages you gain.

Target group

The GLITCH is designed to perform all the tricks required in today’s acro competitions. It is not suited to be your first acro glider. If you can’t yet perform basic helico connections such as Sat to Heli or Misty to Heli, Nova don’t recommend learning them on the GLITCH, because it’s too aggressive. However, if you are confident in those tricks and are starting to get decent new school tricks such as Joker Cork and Cowboy and you want to refine your connections and progress further, the GLITCH is the glider to look for.

Quote from…

Initially, the GLITCH was not a project we aimed to sell, and therefore it was mostly designed to suit my flying style in order to perform well in competitions. We experienced several ups and downs during the development of the wing, but in the last two years, upon reaching the 8th version of the wing, we achieved what I could classify as the best Acro wing on the market.

What you want in a competition Acro wing is, first of all, reliability. It has to work 100% of the time, even when you make a small mistake. That’s especially true for the Stall to Infinit tricks. In that aspect, the latest version of the GLITCH is incredibly reliable. It is probably the one glider on the market that will connect Stall to Infinit from almost anything.

But that’s not all. Contrary to many pilots, what I enjoy most isn’t competing; it is training. While training, what you fly most isn’t Stall to Infinit tricks; it’s Heli connections, which has always been most important to me. That is where the GLITCH shines the most: It is aggressive but easily manageable. It can connect quickly or be slowed down at will, offering unparalleled control during connections.

The tips are the most solid on the market, thanks to the uncommon reflex airfoils. It takes some time getting used to as it is a different way of flying Acro, but once you master it, you can complete the cleanest and fastest connections available on the market.

All in all, I truly believe that we now possess the perfect wing, and my last years in competitions speak for the wing’s capabilities.

— Theo de Blic, team pilot

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  Materials

Leading edge:	Skytex 38 Universal, 38 g/m²
Top surface:	Skytex 38 Universal, 38 g/m²
Lower surface:	Skytex 38 Universal, 38 g/m²
Profile ribs (suspended):	Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40 g/m²
Profile ribs (unsuspended):	Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40 g/m²
Main lines:	Edelrid U-8000 / Edelrid U-8001
Gallery lines:	Edelrid U-8000 / Edelrid U-8001
Brake lines:	Edelrid 7850-240 / Liros DSL 70
Risers:	Polyester 20 mm

Nova GLITCH Paraglider  service info

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Nova GLITCH Paraglider  registration

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powered paragliding Elevate Your Flight with the Nova GLITCH Redefining Progression in Paragliding

Are you ready to push the boundaries of your skills while embracing rock-solid safety and exceptional performance? The Nova GLITCH emerges as a groundbreaking choice for pilots who crave progress without compromise. Engineered by Nova’s expert design team, this paraglider blends advanced technologies with an intuitive feel, offering pilots a powerful yet accessible platform for growth. Whether you’re moving beyond basic school gliders or stepping into a more responsive wing, the Nova GLITCH promises confidence, stability, and excitement in every flight.

Discover the Essence of the Nova GLITCH

A Fresh Standard for Intermediate Pilots

In a world where pilots demand more from their wings, the Nova GLITCH raises the bar. This wing has been fine-tuned to deliver a crisp, responsive handling experience while prioritizing passive safety — an essential combination for building skills in real-world conditions. By adopting a modern, highly efficient airfoil and precision-optimized line layout, Nova achieves the ideal synergy between stability and agility.powered paragliding

Key benefits you can trust with the Nova GLITCH:

• ✅ Outstanding pitch and roll stability for stress-free flying

• ✅ Smooth, predictable brake response to sharpen your skills

• ✅ Advanced fabric technology for exceptional durability

• ✅ Proven Nova build quality backed by rigorous certification

• ✅ Intuitive launch behavior even in challenging conditions

Breaking Down the Nova GLITCH: Technical Highlights

Precision Airfoil Engineering

Central to the Nova GLITCH’s performance is its advanced airfoil. Incorporating Nova’s latest computational flow dynamics research, the airfoil profile is optimized for a broad range of angles of attack. As a result, the wing maintains exceptional collapse resistance while delivering impressive glide, even in turbulent air. This performance-driven profile empowers you to explore new tasks and progress toward cross-country ambitions.

paramotor wing Carefully Balanced Aspect Ratio

With a moderate aspect ratio, the Nova GLITCH strikes the perfect compromise between dynamic behavior and calm reassurance. Higher-aspect wings can feel nervous to advancing pilots, but Nova designed the GLITCH to remain composed through a wide range of conditions. Therefore, you can confidently expand your skills without fear of unpredictable reactions.

Refined Line Architecture

Nova’s engineers paid meticulous attention to the line layout, resulting in a clean and efficient configuration that reduces drag and simplifies preflight checks. Fewer total lines mean less fuss on launch, as well as improved aerodynamic performance in flight.

Taking Flight: Handling and Feel

Brake Pressure and Precision

Perhaps the greatest delight of flying the Nova GLITCH is its handling. With moderate brake pressure and a wide brake travel range, the GLITCH encourages precise input while maintaining a forgiving margin for error. Developing pilots will find this balance ideal for honing their control skills while staying within a safe performance envelope.

Intuitive Inflation and Launch

Launching a paraglider should feel second nature. The Nova GLITCH delivers superb launch characteristics thanks to carefully chosen canopy tension and reinforced leading-edge construction. Whether you’re pulling off a forward launch on a calm morning or a reverse launch on a gusty alpine slope, the GLITCH comes overhead smoothly, without overshooting or collapsing.

Launch highlights you’ll love:

• ✅ Excellent ground-handling feedback

• ✅ Reduced tendency to surge ahead

• ✅ Fast inflation with minimal brake input

• ✅ Predictable behavior in variable winds

Soaring with Confidence: Thermal Performance

Unleashing the Thermal Potential

Thermal flying represents one of the most rewarding skills a progressing pilot can master, and the Nova GLITCH provides the perfect wing to advance this journey. Its pitch-stable design empowers you to center even small thermals with confidence, allowing you to bank higher and climb faster while maintaining exceptional control. The handling characteristics of the GLITCH reward pilots who wish to carve tight turns without experiencing excessive dive or loss of energy.

In challenging thermal conditions, you’ll appreciate the calm, predictable feedback that this wing delivers. It resists sudden collapses and provides plenty of warning before reaching critical angles, letting you focus on maximizing your climb rather than worrying about hidden surprises.

Thermal flight features that stand out include:

• ✅ Reliable energy retention in tight circles

• ✅ Moderate brake pressure for precise turning

• ✅ Stable yet responsive wingtip behavior

• ✅ Consistent climb rate across varying thermal strengths

Expanding Your Cross-Country Horizons

Once you’re comfortable in thermals, the Nova GLITCH invites you to push farther. With an excellent glide ratio and refined performance in active air, this glider is ready to accompany you on your first big cross-country flights. The confidence inspired by its calm handling allows you to focus on navigation and decision-making, instead of constantly battling an unpredictable wing.

You’ll discover that transitioning between lift lines feels fluid thanks to the GLITCH’s efficient glide and smooth transitions through sink. Its well-calibrated speed range provides enough performance headroom to push forward on glides while maintaining the security that intermediate pilots demand.

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Materials and Build: Quality You Can Trust

Reinventing Durability

Nova takes pride in engineering wings that stand the test of time, and the GLITCH is no exception. Every component — from the canopy fabric to the line materials — has been chosen for maximum longevity, striking the right balance between low weight and robust resilience.

The GLITCH employs Nova’s proven high-tenacity fabrics, which offer excellent tear resistance and resistance to UV fading. These advanced textiles ensure your wing retains its performance characteristics flight after flight, even in harsh environments. Reinforced leading-edge sections and carefully placed ribs further extend the canopy’s life.

Durability highlights to count on:

• ✅ Tear-resistant cloth with enhanced UV coatings

• ✅ Reinforced leading-edge construction for improved wear resistance

• ✅ Smart rib design to distribute loads evenly

• ✅ High-strength lines built to maintain trim accuracy over time

Eco-Responsible Design

Nova also understands that sustainability matters to pilots. The GLITCH’s production process reflects a conscious choice to minimize waste, optimize material cuts, and use dyes and coatings with reduced environmental impact. Flying with the GLITCH, you’ll know that your passion respects our shared skies and environment.

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Advancing Your Skillset: Pilot Progression with the GLITCH

Growing with You

Far more than just a next-level glider, the Nova GLITCH acts as a partner in your flying evolution. Its design encourages pilots to safely explore new maneuvers, experiment with active piloting, and gradually develop advanced thermal and cross-country skills. Unlike more demanding “hot” intermediate wings, the GLITCH prioritizes predictability and forgiveness, allowing you to experiment without stepping too far outside your comfort zone.

Whether you’re exploring gentle wingovers or beginning to practice SIV maneuvers, this wing supports your growth while shielding you from abrupt, unforgiving reactions. Many pilots who choose the GLITCH find they can fly it for several seasons before ever feeling the need to upgrade again.

Why the GLITCH works perfectly for skill progression:

• ✅ Balanced, moderate aspect ratio

• ✅ Smooth, confidence-building brake travel

• ✅ Consistent feedback during active maneuvers

• ✅ Stable reactions, even near stall points

Seamless Transition for Advancing Pilots

If you’re coming from a first-school wing, the Nova GLITCH will feel like a natural step forward. The slightly higher performance unlocks new territory, while the safe and predictable nature ensures that nothing feels overwhelming. For many pilots, it becomes a “forever” wing — one they can continue to enjoy even after achieving their intermediate milestones.

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Safety Systems: Designed for Peace of Mind

ultralight paraglider Passive Safety at Its Core

From the very first design sketches, Nova placed passive safety at the heart of the GLITCH. It features an inherently collapse-resistant profile, forgiving brake range, and a high degree of pitch stability to help keep you flying upright and in control. No matter how variable conditions become, the GLITCH is tuned to recover quickly from disturbances, with a mild, predictable response.ultralight paraglider

The wing’s progressive stall characteristics mean that even aggressive brake inputs provide plenty of warning before reaching a full stall. In turbulent air, the GLITCH remains composed, preserving your ability to correct your course without sudden surprises.

Key passive safety highlights include:

• ✅ Collapse-resistant airfoil shaping

• ✅ Progressive stall feedback

• ✅ Excellent pitch damping

• ✅ Friendly behavior during partial collapses

ultralight paraglider Recovery Behavior Tested and Proven

Nova subjects all its wings to intensive real-world and simulation-based testing. The GLITCH’s behavior in recovery maneuvers — from symmetric or asymmetric collapses to deep spirals — meets EN-B certification and provides ample room for pilot error. Nova’s test pilots documented predictable, easily correctable reactions even during advanced collapse scenarios, building trust in the wing’s ability to protect you in demanding conditions.

Accelerated Flight: Performance Beyond Limits

Exploring Speed Range

When conditions call for pushing ahead on long transitions, the Nova GLITCH answers with a carefully optimized accelerated flight system. Featuring an efficient speed-bar arrangement and clean line geometry, this wing delivers a usable, confidence-inspiring speed range. Intermediate pilots will notice that the GLITCH accelerates progressively without becoming unstable or nervous, even in turbulent conditions.

By allowing you to confidently engage the speed bar, the GLITCH opens doors to new cross-country routes and makes flying into headwinds more practical. You will find that transitions between thermals, especially on windy days, feel less stressful thanks to a higher trim speed combined with efficient glide.

Why you’ll appreciate the Nova GLITCH’s accelerated performance:

• ✅ Easy-to-modulate speed-bar pressure

• ✅ Predictable handling at high speeds

• ✅ Maintained glide efficiency through the full range

• ✅ Safe, calm pitch behavior while accelerated

Staying in Control

Speed does not have to mean sacrificing control. The GLITCH’s precise brake response remains intact even when accelerated, providing reassurance to pilots who might otherwise hesitate to use full-bar. Whether you are bridging a gap over the flats or staying upwind on a ridge, you’ll be able to manage your flight path without fighting the wing.

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Comparing the Nova GLITCH to Similar Wings

Setting It Apart

It’s worth understanding what truly differentiates the Nova GLITCH from its closest competitors in the intermediate class. Several models on the market promise intermediate-friendly behavior, yet few deliver the polished balance of agility and safety that Nova has perfected here.

Compared to other EN-B wings with a similar aspect ratio, the GLITCH tends to deliver slightly crisper brake feedback and a more defined turn radius, helping pilots core narrow thermals with more authority. It maintains this advantage while refusing to punish mistakes, preserving your confidence during aggressive bank angles.

Competitor Analysis

Other wings may lean heavily toward maximum glide at the cost of security, or focus so much on safety that they become dull and uninspiring to fly. Nova instead delivers a best-of-both-worlds experience. If you compare the GLITCH to, for example, a high-B wing with a more aggressive arc, you may find the GLITCH slightly less dynamic but far more forgiving and comfortable in challenging conditions. This becomes crucial during the early cross-country learning curve, where consistency and predictability matter more than absolute maximum performance.

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Maintenance, Care, and Longevity

Easy Care for Years of Enjoyment

Nova’s engineering team designed the GLITCH with simplicity in mind, not just in the air but also on the ground. Its carefully chosen materials and robust build quality make routine inspections quick and straightforward, so you spend less time worrying about your wing and more time actually flying.

After each flight, a simple visual check of lines, attachment points, and the leading edge is generally sufficient to keep the GLITCH in top shape. Nova recommends periodic professional inspections at standard intervals, including line length measurements and porosity tests, to ensure your wing remains airworthy for seasons to come.

Simple steps to extend the Nova GLITCH’s lifespan:

• ✅ Always store in a dry, shaded place

• ✅ Avoid unnecessary UV exposure during long waits on launch

• ✅ Rinse lightly with fresh water if exposed to salt or dust

• ✅ Schedule professional check-ups per Nova guidelines

Packability and Travel-Friendly

Whether you plan to explore new takeoff sites around your region or travel abroad, the Nova GLITCH is designed to fold down compactly and resist damage during transport. Nova’s smart cloth choices balance pack volume with tear resistance, and its carefully positioned reinforcements ensure repeated packing will not deform the airfoil.

You can confidently pack the GLITCH in a standard concertina bag or even a lightweight hike-and-fly bag, depending on your needs, without stressing the leading edge or distorting the profile.

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Nova’s Brand Philosophy: Built for Pilots, by Pilots

A Heritage of Innovation

Nova has long maintained a reputation for pilot-centered engineering, prioritizing safety, performance, and honest design values. From its earliest wings to today’s cutting-edge EN-B models, Nova has relentlessly pursued ways to help pilots expand their skills while enjoying every moment in the sky.

The GLITCH is a natural product of this heritage — blending advanced simulation technology, real-world testing, and input from thousands of pilots worldwide. Each improvement reflects Nova’s understanding that paragliding is not only about performance, but about freedom, progression, and trust.

Committed to Pilot Success

Nova invests deeply in education, community outreach, and transparent communication. Their worldwide support network includes schools, instructors, and authorized repair centers ready to help every GLITCH pilot stay safe and supported. Whether you are seeking advanced SIV coaching or simply need quick gear advice, Nova’s pilot-oriented service culture has you covered.

What defines Nova’s pilot promise:

• ✅ Ongoing research and development for real pilots

• ✅ Commitment to fair pricing and honest specifications

• ✅ Broad global support through certified partners

• ✅ Community engagement and pilot-driven product evolution

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Inspiring Pilot Testimonials

Voices from the Sky

Pilots around the world are discovering what makes the Nova GLITCH such a powerful step forward in their personal flying journey. From ridge soaring in France to thermaling in the Rockies, the GLITCH has proven its ability to help people grow while keeping them safe and inspired.

Hear it directly from those who fly it:

“My GLITCH made me fall in love with cross-country flying again. It climbs beautifully, gives me confidence to push transitions, and handles even rough air with grace.”
— Lena, Intermediate Pilot

“After coming off my school wing, I was nervous about moving up. The GLITCH gave me exactly the right level of challenge and tons of security. It’s a total confidence booster.”
— Matteo, Recreational Pilot

“I was amazed at how well it launches, especially in tricky alpine conditions. Nova really nailed the balance with this wing.”
— Anja, Mountain Soaring Pilot

Community Inspiration

These voices represent a growing community of pilots who trust the Nova GLITCH as their daily driver, their skill-building platform, and their partner in adventure. Their feedback continues to shape Nova’s development efforts, ensuring that wings evolve with real pilots’ needs in mind.

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Buyer’s Guide: Making the Nova GLITCH Yours

Choosing the Right Size

Nova offers the GLITCH in a range of carefully optimized sizes to accommodate pilots of all weights and skill levels. Their sizing chart, available on the Nova website, allows you to choose the correct wing loading for your weight range and personal flying style. Choosing the proper size ensures the wing behaves precisely as designed, with the correct brake travel, handling, and energy retention.

If you have any doubts, Nova’s dealer network and experienced instructors can assist with sizing decisions, demo flights, and local recommendations.

Sizing quick tips to remember:

• ✅ Always fly within the certified weight range

• ✅ Consider a slightly higher loading if you prefer more dynamic handling

• ✅ Discuss with your instructor for a smooth skill progression

• ✅ Try a demo flight before finalizing your choice

Where to Buy

The Nova GLITCH is available from Nova’s global network of certified dealers and trusted instructors. Purchasing through an authorized partner guarantees that you receive genuine Nova quality, full warranty coverage, and support for any questions or needs.wings paragliding

Nova’s website features a dealer locator so you can easily connect with a knowledgeable partner near you. Their teams also offer advice on accessories, reserve parachutes, and harness setups that best complement the GLITCH.

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wings paragliding Final Thoughts: Elevate Your Flight

The Nova GLITCH stands as a testament to what a modern intermediate paraglider can achieve. With its harmonious mix of precision, forgiveness, safety, and sheer joy of flight, it empowers pilots to explore new limits without fear. Every element — from line plan to materials to handling character — reflects Nova’s experience and pilot-first philosophy.

No matter where your flying dreams take you, the GLITCH has your back, ensuring that you can build confidence, chase thermals, and embrace cross-country flights with a sense of purpose and freedom.

Key reasons to make the Nova GLITCH your next wing:

• ✅ Inspires pilot confidence across conditions

• ✅ Combines advanced tech with ease of use

• ✅ Outstanding performance for progressing skills

• ✅ Nova’s trusted support network worldwide

Ready to transform your flying? Let the Nova GLITCH carry you forward — because progression should feel limitless.