F-One x Brainchild | Pulling the Trigger on Sustainability

A few weeks ago, we highlighted F-One's commitment to sustainability, so it should come as no surprise that they've teamed up with Brainchild to produce their latest kite, the Trigger. Its bold look is matched by its big air ability, but that's not the only reason to love it. It also makes full use of Brainchild's eco-friendly technologies.

What Is the Trigger?

Legendary kite designer and Brainchild founder Ralf Grosel is responsible for this kite that is ready to visit the clouds. Although it's a new design, you'll still recognize F-One's DNA in it and feel right at home while enjoying big boosts, lofty hangtime, and an intuitive feel that'll let you focus on doing your thing while you're airborne.

The trigger features a new panel layout. The wingtip panels are joined together into a single panel, as is the main panel between the tip and the S2 strut. This enhances the aerodynamics of the kite and reduces the number of seams, decreasing its weight and responsiveness.

It's got a high aspect ratio and five-strut frame for fast response. The steering pressure is light, and so is the kite itself, thanks to F-One's collab with Brainchild.

What Does Brainchild Bring to the Trigger?

If you're familiar with Brainchild's contributions to other kites, you're probably already excited about the benefits they can bring to this big air kite. Pro-weld seams are lighter and stiffer than sewn seams and use less materials, which is a win for both the kite and Mother Nature.

It also gets the digital printing treatment, which means the sky is the limit when it comes to graphics. If you want to stand out on the water (and in the sky), nothing can compare. It also adds less weight to the kite and uses far less water than traditional dyes. And since every color is printed on white canopy, there is much less waste in unused cutoffs from multiple fabric colors. Oh, and the canopy uses 48 percent recycled materials, too.

"I think my general goal is to make unique products, to do something which is unique in the way that you have added value," says designer Ralf Grosel. "Over here, it is the essence of everything I have been doing my entire career in a way that I created the dream spot, the dream environment, for me to be innovative for the next 20 years. People are enjoying what we are doing, and I think this is also a very important heritage for F-ONE: making products which are putting a smile on the client's face, because that's what this is all about."

Great Expectations

F-One's team riders have been doing well in competitions. In fact, Maxime Chabloz just took the Freestyle World Champion title in the the GKA Freestyle Kite World Cup tour. F-One's Jaime Overbeek specializes in big air and can't wait to see where the Trigger takes him at competitions in 2025.