Ion 7 Paraglider

The Nova Ion series has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted intermediate wings in paragliding over many generations. The Ion 7 is the latest evolution — refined, precise, and genuinely confidence-inspiring for pilots stepping up from EN-A. Nova's design philosophy for the Ion has always centered on building a wing that makes pilots better. The feedback is clear and honest without being overwhelming. You feel the air, you learn the conditions, and you build real skills — which is exactly what a good intermediate wing should do.
The Ion 7 thermals exceptionally well. Nova has a long history of optimizing their wings for thermal flying, and the Ion 7 benefits from all of that accumulated knowledge. Turn radius, bank angle, and energy retention in thermals are all well-tuned for a pilot developing their XC skills. It's also a genuinely enjoyable wing to fly on a casual soaring day, not just a pure performance tool. The Ion 7 is recognized and respected at flying sites around the world — a real advantage for pilots who travel to fly.
 
Technical data
 
 
XXS
XS
S
M
L
Number of cells
 
51
 
Projected span
m
 
 
 
 
 
Projected area
m²
18,30
20,20
22,20
24,30
26,30
Projected aspect ratio
 
3,86
 
Flat span
m
10,50
11,00
11,60
12,10
12,60
Flat area
m²
21,40
23,60
26,00
28,40
30,80
Flat aspect ratio
 
5,17
 
Line length
m
6,31
6,63
6,96
7,27
7,57
Total line length
m
198
209
220
230
240
Max. chord
m
2,60
2,70
2,80
3,00
3,10
Weight
kg
4,20
4,50
4,80
5,10
5,40
Certified take off weight
kg
55-85
70-95
80-105
90-115
100-130
Recommended take off weight
kg
70-80
80-90
90-100
100-110
110-125
Certification (EN/LTF)
 
B
B
B
B
B