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NOVA XYON : Technical Description :
The NOVA XYON sets new standards in its class of high performance
paragliders.
The XYON is a slim, elliptical wing with a slightly rearward swept plan
form. The glider's construction with 17 "quadruple cells" in between 18
load carrying ribs, with 2 joining diagonal "V" ribs, ensure a smooth top
surface, an exact airfoil reproduction, much greater rigidity and yet most
important, very few suspension points. The XYON has greatly reduced
the number of lines used and thus the associated parasitic drag, which
especially at high speed, gives it an exceptional glide angle.
Six additional cells form a clean wing tip and stabilisers ensure stable
straight flight and coordinated turns.
Out of a range of outstanding computer calculated aerofoils, the finest in
terms of performance and stability was selected as the basis of the
XYON. This superior aerofoil offers a wide speed range with excellent
stability in disrupted airflow.
The XYON presents a closed leading edge to the airflow, while internal
Dacron reinforcements maintain its precise form. The cell openings of
the XYON are on the undersurface. Integrated, stretch resistant Mylar
flares at the suspension points ensure an equal distribution of load
throughout the canopy.
Large cross port vents allow effective airflow inside the aerofoil without
affecting the profile of the canopy, and also providing good reinflation.
The geometry of the wing tips and stabilisers ensure stable straight flight
and coordinated turns.
Rigging system of the NOVA XYON
The lines of the NOVA XYON are made of a strong and stretch resistant
sheath-core construction: the sheath consists of coloured polyester with
a core of white Polyethylene or brown Technora.
The rigging system comprises individual lines looped and stitched at
each end. Apart from the principal lines and the main control lines
which have a diameter of 2.15 mm, all lines are 1.1 mm in diameter.
Summary of Contents for XYON
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