Big Air • Powered Freeride • Five Struts • DLE 140 Dacron
Bigger jumps, longer hangtime and power that builds smoothly.
The 2025 F-ONE Trigger V2 TEC is a big-air kite for riders progressing toward higher jumps and controlled kiteloops. Designed by Ralf Grösel, it combines a high aspect ratio and five-strut shape with light steering pressure and direct feedback.
Its smoother power delivery and longer bar stroke give you room to manage traction as you prepare for takeoff or redirect the kite. F-ONE also highlights a supportive second lift that helps soften the descent toward landing.
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Choose the Trigger TEC when jumping is the focus of your session and you want a predictable kite to progress with. Its combination of stability, lift and a more forgiving flight feel supports riders developing their jumps as well as experienced kiters refining their loops.
The high-aspect-ratio shape supports efficient flight, strong lift and extended airtime. It sits closer to the edge of the wind window, which also helps with upwind performance between jumps.
Light steering pressure and direct handling make the kite’s position easier to read. Its response suits deliberate steering inputs when setting up jumps and loops.
Power builds smoothly, while the longer bar stroke provides more travel for adjusting pull. F-ONE positions the TEC as the more forgiving option alongside the Trigger Brainchild.
Five struts support the canopy and help maintain its profile as the wind increases. That structural support is valuable during powered riding, when consistent shape and control matter most.
F-ONE specifies DLE 140 Dacron for the Trigger TEC. The material choice accompanies its stable, durable construction and slightly softer flight feel.
A longer, narrower outline supports flight efficiency, upwind ability and hangtime. This is a central part of the Trigger’s big-air character.
F-ONE manages load paths, panel layout and fabric distribution to maintain a smooth, consistent profile. The goal is to control deformation while balancing strength and material weight.
The updated one-pump system simplifies inflation and deflation. The Reactor Valve uses a high-flow, twist-lock pump connection for straightforward setup and packing.
| Model | Construction and riding focus | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger V2 TEC | Five-strut big-air design with DLE 140 Dacron and progressive power delivery. | Riders prioritizing jumping with a forgiving, manageable feel. |
| Trigger V2 Brainchild | Five-strut big-air design using lightweight materials and PROWELD leading-edge assembly to reduce weight and increase stiffness. | Riders seeking the Brainchild construction and a more technical big-air option. |
| Addikt TEC | Three-strut surf and strapless design with a CODE-TEC airframe, strong drift and immediate depower. | Riders prioritizing wave riding, strapless carving and steering while depowered. |
These models have different construction and riding priorities. F-ONE describes the Trigger TEC as more progressive than the Trigger Brainchild, while the Addikt TEC emphasizes surf freedom and drift.
| Kite size | Kite-only weight | F-ONE wind range | Listed bar width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 m² | 2.43 kg | 32+ knots | 45 cm |
| 7 m² | 2.60 kg | 29+ knots | 45 cm |
| 8 m² | 2.84 kg | 24+ knots | 45 cm |
| 9 m² | 3.00 kg | 19–35 knots | 45 cm |
| 10 m² | 3.14 kg | 16–30 knots | 45 cm |
| 11 m² | 3.33 kg | 14–23 knots | 52 cm |
| 12 m² | 3.46 kg | 12–21 knots | 52 cm |
Figures reproduce F-ONE’s published Trigger TEC size guide. Wind ranges are indicative for a 75 kg rider, approximately 165 lb. Rider weight, board choice, ability and conditions affect sizing. The “+” notation does not specify a safe upper wind limit.
F-ONE’s own relative ratings emphasize the Trigger TEC’s upwind efficiency and jumping focus: 100% upwind, 90% hangtime / vertical lift, 80% turning radius, 80% relaunch and 80% sheet and go.
The manufacturer also lists 60% drift, 60% depowered handling and 50% unhooked pop / slack, helping riders compare its big-air priorities with other kites in the range.
These are manufacturer ratings for comparing riding traits, not lab measurements or percentages of performance.
Watch F-ONE’s explanation of the Trigger TEC’s design and intended riding feel.
Explore the five-strut design, DLE 140 construction and progressive flight character behind this big-air kite.
Windance recommends it for riders with established kite control who are beginning to develop their jumps or progressing toward bigger airs. Its high-aspect-ratio design is especially relevant to intermediate and advanced riders.
The TEC emphasizes smoother power buildup and a more forgiving feel. The Brainchild version uses lightweight materials and PROWELD leading-edge assembly for increased stiffness and reduced weight.
Its primary focus is big air. For wave riding and strapless sessions where drift and depowered steering are central, the Addikt TEC is the more relevant F-ONE option.
The Trigger V2 uses High V+ in F-ONE’s 2025 LINX BAR compatibility guide. The specified V-splitter position is the red 5.7 m mark.
