Back again for the 6th year in a row, the Trigger is once again packed with all the quality characteristics it is known for. Big air boosting, amazing wave performance and skill building attributes make this all around kite an optimal choice for energetic and lively riders. At the core of the design is super quick turning and efficient power delivery, making the Trigger a truly user friendly kite. An 8m is added to this year’s lineup due to popular demand and the 12 -14m range has undergone LE refinement for improved low-end capabilities. The smaller sized kites benefit from added stability for gustier wind conditions, while packing enough speed and agility to keep you ripping in all extreme conditions! With a unique profile shape and complex LE design, the Trigger has amazing versatility for kiteboarders of all styles and levels.

How do you decide on what to change after 5 years the Trigger has been out?

When any kite is out on the market for a number of years, it forms some type of personality and gains a reputation of some sort. If the reputation of the kite is good and the customers come back with good feedback, it’s always wise to preserve that personality in the new design of the kite. This past year we’ve reached a great balance between power, turning speed and ease of flying. The comments that have been coming back from various beaches around the world have been very positive and so we didn’t want to change something that our customers have already grown to love and get familiar with. On the other hand, there is always room to improve. For the bigger sized kites, we felt they could use a little more power and better performance in low-end conditions. The smaller sized kites were tweaked along the bridle to be less twitchy and gusty conditions. We have also added an 8m to the line-up, which is great for those who need a compromise between a 7m and 9m!

What will the rider feel the difference with the Trigger this year?

For the smaller sized kites, we have modified the bridles so there is better airflow along the kite. This is good for stronger conditions where the bar can sometimes get jittery from bumps (also called pockets) in the wind. For the bigger sized kites we have made a stronger static profile so the riders will be able to begin kiting about 1 knot earlier and the sweet spot will begin about 2 knots earlier.

What are some of the fundamental and technical differences between wave and standard settings?

The standard setting is recommended for most riders. This is the setting where the kite is most stable and gives maximum directness in relation to power. The wave setting changes a few of the characteristics of the kite. When in this setting, you will feel the kite position more forward in the window which increases depower range, drifts better and better upwind performance, but at the same time the turning of the kite is less direct and a bit less stable. This is why we recommend standard setting for most cases but wave setting can work well in the waves and stronger conditions.