“Get off of my cloud”
The new TRIGGER Brainchild builds on its predecessor's DNA, offering higher jumps, more hangtime, lighter bar pressure, and improved comfort and control throughout the entire wind range. Designed by Ralf Grösel and developed in the Brainchild factory, it stays true to the F-ONE DNA while incorporating new materials and structural updates that boost performance and handling, making it an accessible yet powerful Big Air kite.
KEY INFORMATION
What we like
- Designed by Ralf Grösel and featuring all the Brainchild technologies.
- Five struts provide improved stability and a better sheet-and-go feel, while the high aspect ratio ensures instant relaunch.
- A new, softer canopy fabric provides longer hangtime, better secondary lift, and smoother, more controlled landings.
- Lighter bar pressure for intuitive steering across all sizes.
- A redesigned 7-point bridle for improved stability, higher jumps, and precise control when the kite is depowered.
Available sizes
Discipline
Included / Not included
- ✓ Included: kite and its bag
- ✗ Not included: bar, pump
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A new, softer canopy
The new TRIGGER Brainchild features a softer canopy material, first introduced on the BANDIT Brainchild. This new fabric makes the kite more forgiving, provides a significant boost in secondary lift, and contributes to more float and longer hangtime. The descent is more progressive and controlled, making landings noticeably softer.
Redesigned bridle geometry
The new bridle geometry further improves control and precision. The fixed bridle on one side offers increased stability and accuracy, especially when the kite is depowered, while the improved depower maintains excellent back line feedback and responsive handling.
Seven attachment points
An additional central attachment point brings the system to a total of 7, reinforcing the kite's structural stability. This contributes to improved lift, ensuring efficient acceleration for clean take-offs and powerful jumps.
A harmonized range
The entire range has been tuned to offer a consistent feel across all sizes, with the same characteristics that define the TRIGGER. Overall, the bar pressure is lighter, secondary lift is improved, and the kite remains easy to control throughout the wind range, whether fully powered or completely depowered.
The new TRIGGER Brainchild combines efficient lift, extended hangtime, and precise control in one well-balanced design. Every detail, from the softer canopy to the revised bridle geometry, contributes to a more comfortable and predictable kite, giving riders of all levels the confidence to push their limits.
Proweld technology
PROWELD is a unique and revolutionary technology that Ralf Grösel patented and developed himself. With PROWELD, segments are ultrasonically welded at a single point, then glued at the back to increase the structural stiffness of the joint. With all leading edge segments welded rather than sewn, the result is a stiffer frame with better structural integrity, all while saving weight and reducing tension on the bladder. This provides very precise bar feedback and greater kite responsiveness, increasing overall stiffness (+25% torsional stiffness) and saving weight (-15% compared to a conventional seam).
Brainchild Materials and Eco Ink Printing
Brainchild uses innovative, state-of-the-art, and very lightweight materials for the kite's inflatable structure and canopy. The canopy is 48% recycled, undyed, and unbleached to be as eco-friendly as possible. Eco Ink digital printing uses only eco-solvent inks and four times less water than dyed fabrics. The Brainchild valve, with its single eco-friendly inflation point, ensures optimal airflow for fast inflation; a pump adapter is included in every Brainchild kite bag.
SIZE GUIDE AND WIND RANGES
| Size (m²) | Wind Range (knots) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 36+ |
| 6 | 32+ |
| 7 | 29+ |
| 8 | 24+ |
| 9 | 19 to 35 |
| 10 | 16 to 30 |
| 11 | 14 to 23 |
| 12 | 12 to 21 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product | F-ONE TRIGGER BRAINCHILD 3 |
| Type | Big Air Kitesurf Kite |
| Design | Ralf Grösel, Brainchild factory |
| Struts | 5 |
| Aspect Ratio | High aspect ratio (instant relaunch) |
| Bridle | 7 attachment points, fixed on one side, improved depower |
| Canopy | New, softer fabric, 48% recycled, undyed and unbleached |
| Technologies | Brainchild, Proweld, Eco Ink, Brainchild valve |
| Available sizes | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 m² |
| Color | A - Plasma |
| Brand | F-ONE |
| Product Code | 77261-0301B |
| Price | From €2050 (5 m²) to €2640 (12 m²) depending on size (incl. VAT) |
| Performance (F-ONE ratings) | |
|---|---|
| Sheet and go | 90% |
| Upwind Performance | 100% |
| Hangtime | 100% |
| Vertical lift | 100% |
| Turning radius | 80% |
| Relaunch | 80% |
| Drift | 70% |
| Depowered handling | 100% |
| Unhooked pop | 50% |
FAQ
The F-ONE TRIGGER BRAINCHILD 3 is an accessible yet powerful Big Air Kite, engineered for riders who demand massive jumps, extended hangtime, and pinpoint control. Its lighter bar pressure and intuitive steering make it approachable across all sizes, letting you push your limits with confidence.
This new TRIGGER Brainchild features a more flexible canopy, first introduced on the BANDIT Brainchild, which provides improved secondary lift and hangtime. You'll also notice lighter bar pressure and a redesigned 7-point bridle for enhanced stability, higher jumps, and precise control when the kite is depowered.
An additional central attachment point brings the system to 7 points, reinforcing the kite's structural stability. This contributes to improved lift, giving you efficient acceleration for clean, powerful take-offs every time.
The range extends from 5 to 12 m². Your ideal size depends on your weight and the wind conditions. Always refer to the wind ranges indicated by size, and don't hesitate to ask our expert team in-store for advice to fine-tune your choice for your local spot.
The TRIGGER BRAINCHILD 3 integrates several key Brainchild technologies: Proweld, which uses ultrasonically welded leading edge segments for a stiffer, lighter frame; Eco Ink printing, using eco-solvent inks that require four times less water; a 48% recycled canopy; and the Brainchild single-point inflation valve for quick setup.
To keep your F-ONE TRIGGER BRAINCHILD 3 in top condition, always let it dry thoroughly in the shade before storing it. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and always pack it away in its bag. Regularly check your lines and bridle for any signs of wear to ensure optimal performance and safety.
With over 20 years of expertise in watersports, our passionate team rigorously tests gear on the legendary spots of La Baule and Pornichet. We offer responsive after-sales support right here in France, a 2-year warranty, free shipping on orders over €150, and the convenience of in-store pickup in Pornichet.
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Tel: 09 62 64 74 77 | WhatsApp: 07 83 28 39 94, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm / 3pm-7pm
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