My new set of 2026 North Nova Pro wings has just arrived (at the end of February).
Following my side-by-side comparison of the 2026 4.2 (V3) and the 2025 4.2 (V2) models, here are the changes I observed:
- Slightly thinner leading edge diameter
- Updated panel layout along with a revised load diffuser
- New RS3 triple ripstop canopy in the front section, which replaces the previous double ripstop canopy
- Overall weight reduction of approximately 200 grams (as measured) compared to the V2 model.
- An updated bag
I am eager to ride it and will share my initial impressions here!
If you have any questions or if there are features I may have overlooked, please feel free to comment.
Cheers,
Frank
www.foillifepodcast.com
Just curious what the weight of the v3 is for comparison to other brands, as north dont publish it for some reason.
Select to expand quotetvesurf said..
Just curious what the weight of the v3 is for comparison to other brands, as north dont publish it for some reason.
Still on the heavy(ier) side of whats on the market.. Dropping the shiftlock system only, would save some weight already.
Select to expand quotelarsdegroot said..tvesurf said..
Just curious what the weight of the v3 is for comparison to other brands, as north dont publish it for some reason.
Still on the heavy(ier) side of whats on the market.. Dropping the shiftlock system only, would save some weight already.
I've really enjoyed my 2025 4.2 Nova Pro. Long ago in this post I mentioned I use the smaller boom and set it all the way forward. Much easier for starts. I threw some old school duck jibes in one day and there's still a foot of boom you would never use. In addition I think if they want to stick w shift lock they could eliminate quite a bit of track toward the back end saving more flagging weight. The construction has been bomb proof and it still looks crispy after a year of heavy use. We'll see what mod's the regular Nova comes out with. Hoping they use the oval grip from the Nova Pro which feels like butter compared to the round grip on the 2025 Nova.
As long as they stick with their shiftlock or griplock thing they will be out of my view.
Maybe they are great wings, though I remember Hydro GAV making a really bad review about them. And that's usually not his style if it would not be complete rubbish.
Boring design as well for my likings
Expected more from that brand
Select to expand quotekrixikraxi said..
As long as they stick with their shiftlock or griplock thing they will be out of my view.
Maybe they are great wings, though I remember Hydro GAV making a really bad review about them. And that's usually not his style if it would not be complete rubbish.
Boring design as well for my likings
Expected more from that brand
That review was Meonash, he is here on the forum. Review has been posted in the other north thread. My experience has been the same unfortunately.
Awesome comparison. Would love to hear how the 2 wings compare on the water. As said above, the 2025 model has not received much praise.
In stark contrast to the 2024 version which I ride and absolutely love. So if the 2026 version has not improved I'll probably just get 2 more 2024s this year
Select to expand quotelarsdegroot said..krixikraxi said..
As long as they stick with their shiftlock or griplock thing they will be out of my view.
Maybe they are great wings, though I remember Hydro GAV making a really bad review about them. And that's usually not his style if it would not be complete rubbish.
Boring design as well for my likings
Expected more from that brand
That review was Meonash, he is here on the forum. Review has been posted in the other north thread. My experience has been the same unfortunately.
Shame on me. You are right. Mixed them up
