Reedin MasterModel vs. Evo D/Lab vs. Trigger Brainchild

The Brazilian Brothers are back for a special three-way kite comparison. Pro rider Mateus Oliveira has been testing three of the best big air kites on the market: the recently released MasterModel by Reedin, the Evo D/Lab by Duotone, and the Trigger Brainchild by F-One. They picked his brain to see how each performs and which one is his personal favorite.

The Ozone Vortex

Before diving into the comparison, Mateus shared that the kite he is currently using for big air and competitions is the Ozone Vortex. It is an amazing kite for looping and jumping, and it catches him easily. The kite reaches 12 o'clock super easily after the loop, which makes tricks much easier.

Reedin MasterModel

The first kite tested was the recently released MasterModel by Reedin, which is a 5-strut kite. Mateus found the bar to be light, making it easy to fully sheet in and go for a jump. Because it has 5 struts, it is a fast kite that turns quick and comes back to 12 o'clock quite easily. It is a user-friendly kite; in Mateus' opinion, anyone who uses it will feel right at home.

Regarding the wind range, the conditions were inconsistent during testing. Mateus noticed that the MasterModel lost some performance during the wind lows. However, when the wind picks up, it really takes you up and high. It is definitely a kite with an amazing high end, but it lacks a bit on the low end.

Duotone Evo D/Lab

The second kite in the test was the Evo D/Lab from Duotone. The Evo has a little more bar pressure than the MasterModel, which translates into more direct feedback. To Mateus, you feel like you have the kite in your hand more.

In terms of kiteloops, it actually turns slightly slower than the MasterModel, but it does have a quick recovery. It has really good lift after the loops, which helps with adding more rotations right when you are about to land. Mateus found the Evo a bit easier to use than the MasterModel because the slightly higher bar pressure makes it easier to feel more connected to the kite, letting you know where the kite sits.

F-One Trigger Brainchild

Finally, Mateus tested the F-One Trigger Brainchild. He feels like the Trigger is the perfect mix between the MasterModel and the Evo. The kite turns well, has good bar pressure, and recovers very quickly after the loop. Beyond that, it also has really good lift. It holds you up when landing, allowing you to add another rotation and land smoothly. Overall, it is a really easy kite to use.

The Verdict

When asked to choose a favorite after the first session, Mateus chose the F-One Trigger. Out of the three, the Trigger was the easiest to use and the one he felt most comfortable on. It has good hangtime, turns fast, and features a very good second lift that sustains the rider well.

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