My new 2025 North Nova Pro 4.8 just arrived (early March).
Following my comparison of the 2025 (V2) 4.8 vs the 2024 (V1) 5.0 model, side by side:
- Refined outline
- Profile with less sweep in the center of the leading edge
- New size range: 4.8 V2 replaces 5.0 V1, added 5.4 V2 , 6.2 V2 replaces 6.0 V1
- Revised windows layout
- Radial load diffusers at the end of the strut and wingtips
- New panel layout and increase of the Matrix canopy use (80%), when compared to the previous model (+-60%)
- Reduced shift lock track size
- New revised and longer handle
- Sizes 4m to 6.2m compatible with ShiftLock Carbon Boom 1100mm
- New Carbon Boom in 950mm (fits sizes 3.5 and 2.9).
- ShiftLock Camera mount only compatible with 950mm carbon boom due to reduced track size

Looking forward to ride new V2 and share my first impressions!

Must be one of those learner rigs. What are they called again? E rig? I rig?


oh no wait.. it's one of those funny looking gybe marks.

Is it a 'Rig' ? Do they 'Rig up' ?

I've seen 'Pumpers' down at the beach, much like 'Kiters', inflating them.

Either way it will never 'take off'.