{"id":33684,"date":"2026-03-17T10:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/33684\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:24:09","slug":"nova-release-x-alps-winner-xenon-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/33684\/","title":{"rendered":"Nova release ‘X-Alps winner’ Xenon 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Xenon 2 was developed as a high-performance glider for the Red Bull X-Alps 2025 and flown to victory by Aaron Durogati, but it was not released to the public. The design team were faced with the dilemma of rushing out a wing or taking their time to integrate feedback from Aaron and producing something better.<\/p>\n

The result, nine months on, is the newly released Xenon 3, an EN-D racing machine designed for competitive hike-and-fly pilots seeking maximum performance and the lightest weight.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe final glider is basically a polished version of Aaron\u2019s glider, without any dramatic changes, but with a couple of small improvements that add up to something significant in terms of performance and handling,\u201d said Philipp Medicus, part of Nova\u2019s R&D team in reply to a thread<\/a> on Paragliding Forum in November last year.<\/p>\n

The Xenon 3 is not a completely new glider, state Nova on the website. The canopy itself remains unchanged. \u201cThe aerodynamic concept that won the world\u2019s toughest hike-and-fly race did not need reinvention,\u201d they say. Instead, they focused on \u201cprecision improvements\u201d. These include a more precise guidance of the Nitinol rods, optimised finishing in the leading edge and a more fine-tuned 3D shaping. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe result is even more power, especially in full acceleration flight, and noticeably improved filling behaviour,\u201d say Nova. <\/p>\n

\"Nova<\/p>\n

One area that has been redesigned is the brake system. \u201cEach size now features a specifically tuned brake geometry that delivers direct, precise handling, clearly defined brake pressure, immediate feedback and maximum control,\u201d they say. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf your goal is to go far, go light and stay competitive, the Xenon 3 is your tool,\u201d they add. The Xenon 3 weighs 3.5kg in size M. Nova say it\u2019s light \u201cwhere it matters; strong where it counts\u201d. It has 73 cells and an aspect ratio of 6.8.<\/p>\n

\"Nova<\/p>\n

It is available in four sizes (covering 60-110kg) with two colour combinations. The largest size (90-110kg) is rated EN-C while the three smaller sizes are certified EN-D.<\/p>\n

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