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. ;)

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.

Thanks

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

Recently bought the latest Nova in a 5.4. It’s not perfect, but it’s a pretty solid all-around wing.

It’s very stable, but that stability makes it feel heavy and locked in, making direction changes a little harder.

I've found both the bottom and top ends to my expectations.


Build quality is excellent, obviously the heavier canopy material impacts the weight, but I think that is a small trade off for longevity. I really like the North N-weave material, and have found it very durable in my Loft Pro.

Upwind is very good, but there are other wings that can go slightly higher.

I found pumping onto foil required a slightly different technique.

I’m not a fan of the windows or the track system. I currently run a j handle but would prefer a boom only option with a kink in it to make it more ergonomic.

It’s very stable on the front handle, but I keep catching the tips, flipping it over. Most of the time I get a chance to flip it back mid glide. That’s more user error than a problem with the wing.

Overall, I really like the wing, and would happily to buy a smaller one as well.