The North Nova wing 2026 is the ultimate all-round wing, designed to be balanced, easy to use, and incredibly versatile. Whether you are cruising on flat water, navigating chop, or carving through surf, the Nova offers a massive wind range and intuitive handling that makes wing foiling feel like second nature. With instant “up-and-go” and a lightweight, agile feel, it accelerates effortlessly without the need for heavy pumping.Standard with the 2026 Nova is the GripLock Carbon Boom. This high-strength, lightweight handle system allows for infinite hand positioning, making transitions and maneuvers smoother than ever while reducing hand fatigue. The wing’s compact outline also minimizes tip-strike, giving you more confidence to push your turns.To achieve maximum stiffness and response, North has integrated Carbon UDi Technology—anti-deflection UD carbon tapes—inside the reduced-diameter leading edge (LE). This ensures the airframe is reactive and snaps back into shape instantly, even in gusty conditions.Neutral Lift: Optimized draft position for user-friendly stability through gybes, tacks, and transitions.Active Twist Wingtips: Tapered LE diameter allows the tips to deflect and dump excess power, providing superior control at the top end of the wind range.Balanced Trailering: Designed with reduced sensitivity to oscillation, the Nova remains stable and neutral when you’re flagged out riding swells or surfing.Enhanced Visibility: LiteVision strategic window placement keeps you aware of other riders and obstacles.Superior Durability: Features the N-X6 Trailing Edge for shape-hold and longevity, paired with N-RS3 Triple Ripstop canopy material.Handle System: Pre-installed GripLock Carbon Boom with EVA grip.Airframe: N-Dure High-Quality Dacron with Carbon UDi stiffening.Canopy Material: N-RS3 Triple Ripstop for high tear resistance.Trailing Edge: N-X6 low-elongation panels to reduce flutter.Inflation: Double HyperFlow Valves (Independent LE/Strut pressure).Scuff Protection: Strategic DuraLite STPU reinforcement in high-wear areas.What’s Included:Nova Wing (with GripLock Carbon Boom pre-installed)Wrist Wing LeashPremium Wing BagRepair KitThe Nova is available in a wide variety of sizes to cover everything from high-wind sessions to ultra-light wind cruising.Size (m2)Wind Range (kts)Aspect RatioSpan (m)Weight (kg)*Handling Style3.5m18 – 353.43.052.15High-wind / Surf4.2m14 – 303.53.362.38All-round / Freeride4.8m12 – 263.63.622.65All-round / Freeride5.4m10 – 223.73.862.92Light-wind / Stability6.2m8 – 183.84.183.25Ultra light-wind7.0m6 – 153.94.453.60Ultimate light-wind
