I've used the 2025 4.8 Nova all year and it's my most used wing. I've had plenty of outings on the 2026 so just a couple of notes. Very similar feel w just a few tweaks. It is extremely balanced in the hands. Overall it does feel lighter, but I didn't put it on the scale. Def has a higher end, it's feels so solid when lit up, reminds me a little of the Mode Pro. As for transitions, if you don't make a tack or jibe, it's not the wing, it's so easy and balanced. I def think the flagging was slightly more stable, it was very good. Just a shade under the Float or Neutron which are dedicated wave wings. It has slightly less low end, it was close, but the 2025 is softer and probably easier for a beginner. Construction looks top notch. As for me personally, only change I'd make would be no windows and maybe a 950 shorter boom but I'm being picky here. ;)
Watching the videos of the latest Dacron Nova, they appear stiff and without wrinkles in the canopy while powered. It appears they have worked hard on this wing.
I was close to getting the standard Nova , but ended up ordering a Nova Pro. Looking forward to riding it.
Select to expand quoteShlogger said..
I've used the 2025 4.8 Nova all year and it's my most used wing. I've had plenty of outings on the 2026 so just a couple of notes. Very similar feel w just a few tweaks. It is extremely balanced in the hands. Overall it does feel lighter, but I didn't put it on the scale. Def has a higher end, it's feels so solid when lit up, reminds me a little of the Mode Pro. As for transitions, if you don't make a tack or jibe, it's not the wing, it's so easy and balanced. I def think the flagging was slightly more stable, it was very good. Just a shade under the Float or Neutron which are dedicated wave wings. It has slightly less low end, it was close, but the 2025 is softer and probably easier for a beginner. Construction looks top notch. As for me personally, only change I'd make would be no windows and maybe a 950 shorter boom but I'm being picky here. ;)
Been looking at the Novas, the distance from boom to strut, have you found it to be to close? Some manufacturers have quite a bit more angle and distance.
Select to expand quoteoskarhhh said..Shlogger said..
I've used the 2025 4.8 Nova all year and it's my most used wing. I've had plenty of outings on the 2026 so just a couple of notes. Very similar feel w just a few tweaks. It is extremely balanced in the hands. Overall it does feel lighter, but I didn't put it on the scale. Def has a higher end, it's feels so solid when lit up, reminds me a little of the Mode Pro. As for transitions, if you don't make a tack or jibe, it's not the wing, it's so easy and balanced. I def think the flagging was slightly more stable, it was very good. Just a shade under the Float or Neutron which are dedicated wave wings. It has slightly less low end, it was close, but the 2025 is softer and probably easier for a beginner. Construction looks top notch. As for me personally, only change I'd make would be no windows and maybe a 950 shorter boom but I'm being picky here. ;)
Been looking at the Novas, the distance from boom to strut, have you found it to be to close? Some manufacturers have quite a bit more angle and distance.
Not at all. I've tried quite a few different transitions and everything feels great.
How's the weight compared to the 2024 and 2025 models? Looking for something lighter to replace my 2024 nova pro's with. Still on the fence between the new starboard viva, ezzy v3 or de new nova.
See this post on the weight - about 200gr less. So about 5-10% less?
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Wing-Foiling/Wind-Wings/North-Nova-Pro-2026-VS-2025
