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The IBEX 3
Introduction
Lightweight, high performing, uncomplicated: the IBEX 3 is an ultra-
light wing (from 2.5kg) made by mountaineers for mountaineers. The
IBEX 3 XXS is aimed at pilots who appreciate a small wing with a lot of
performance; the IBEX 3 XS and S are fully-fledged thermalling wings
(EN/LTF A).
Impressive performance/weight ratio
Either light or high performing – we were not prepared to settle for
this compromise. The IBEX 3 offers both: very lightweight, combined
with the performance you would expect from a NOVA wing. The IBEX
3 sets the glide performance standard in the ultralight class. This me-
ans the IBEX 3 is a fully-fledged paraglider, which impresses both in
performance and in its agile handling.
One wing, three uses
IBEX 1 and 2 were primarily aimed at those looking for a small, light
paraglider. The IBEX 3 continues this tradition and offers a lot more:
XXS continues to be a small wing with lots of performance; XS and S
(depending on wing loading) are fully-fledged paragliders which climb
The IBEX 3 is a
paraglider developed
by mountaineers for
mountaineers. It is easy
to fly and offers a lot of
performance.
in thermals and make easy work of gliding. In-between is the hybrid
zone. More info on this in the weight range section (page 52). The
IBEX 3 caters for a multitude of requirements.
Maximum simplicity
Rough, alpine terrain is incompatible with complicated design con-
cepts. Therefore the IBEX 3 has been made easy to use: the few lines
are quick to sort; the mechanically loaded leading edge on the top sur-
face is made of abrasion-resistant 20D cloth; the launch and flying
characteristic are incredibly uncomplicated. This makes the IBEX 3 a
wing that can be trusted in all eventualities.
Technical summary
The IBEX 3 (certified as EN A or C) has 39 cells. The outer cells are
closed, i.e. they are fitted without cell openings. The IBEX 3 is a well
thought-out all-round wing for hikers and mountaineers, which offers
the complete package of simplicity, a high degree of passive safety
and a high level of performance for a wing in this class.
All technical information can be found on page 73.
Simplicity is our
motto. NOVA para-
gliders can be stored
in a concertina bag,
but it is not essential
(we haven‘t found
that concertina bags
prolong the life of the
wing). If in a hurry,
they can be stuffed
into the inner bag (but
please don’t store
them like this in the
long-term!).
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