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Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby Toby » Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:36 pm

Blade News:

Trigger - 7th Generation

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We don’t expect everyone to ride our kites. We don’t build "one size fits all" and “safe” kites. We design kites to the edge, for the daring, the ones who go off the trail and the ones who like surprises. If you’ve ever seen a Blade kite in the sky – you know what we're talking about. It's for the lively ones.

There is nothing average about the Trigger. Being around for 7 years, it has set a name for itself and a reputation – super responsive, quick, big air boosts and skill building performance for a wide range of riders.

With efficient power delivery and amazingly fast turning, the Trigger is truly a user friendly kite, making it an ideal choice for all level riders who don’t consider themselves just one type of rider. They like to have fun in whatever conditions the day brings.

A state of the art wingtip design and complex LE structure let’s you jump, loop, speed ride, spin and grab, or just cruise – there is no denying versatility is at the core of the Trigger design.

· Super quick and responsive turning
· Massive hangtime
· Improved high end handling
· Skill building for all level riders
· Quality craftsmanship

www.bladekites.com/products/trigger




DESIGNER'S Q&A

What are the differences between the 6th and 7th Generation Triggers?

The biggest design change in the new Trigger is the sharper and edgier wingtip structure. This helps to regulate airflow over the kite much more efficiently, enhancing two major kite performance parameters: turning and stabilizing. You might be shocked by the way the new Trigger turns effortlessly and smoothly, as if it has small shock absorbers. The new wingtip design has also improved kite performance in less than perfect weather conditions, giving you more control and efficient kite performance.

What design feature is responsible for the Trigger's unique turn?

Two design features combined enable the Trigger to turn the way it does: the sharp wingtips and the precise bridle.

Although these are two different aspects of the kite, they must be compatible with one another and work together to achieve the desired effect. The bridle needs to be meticulously measured to give stability and support throughout the turn, but it also has aid the wingtip in making it reactive. The wingtip regulates how sharply and quickly the kite turns, but also influences control of the kite, which is projected through the bridles.

At every moment in time, all aspects of the kite influence one another at some capacity. Finding the exact balance to maximize performance is the true essence of kite design.

How do the wingtips influence the kite's performance?

The wingtips have two important missions: turning and preserving the arc shape of the kite.

Turning power, speed, control and stability are greatly influenced by the wingtip's area. When a good balance between area and shape is found, the kite delivers superb reactive turning, while maintaining full control so you can perform the exact maneuver you intended.

The wingtips also preserve the arc of the kite, important to maintaining the shape for relaunch after a nasty wipeout.

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby calibra » Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:32 pm

"Tried and tested. There’s nothing in any way average about the Trigger from Blade."

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby L0KI » Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:57 pm

While I think the Triggers are great kites.... that was the most useless bit of promotional video I have ever seen.
There is nothing to be learned about the kite there at all.

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby mede » Mon Sep 15, 2014 8:26 am

Hi guys @ blade

I'm in the market for a new trigger (12m2)
Pls elaborate a bit more, comparing to previous models:

* lowend?
* bar pressure?
* turning speed? turning radius?
* drift?
* lift?

Thanks :thumb:

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby calibra » Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:04 am

* lowend?
The lowend is the same

* bar pressure?
A bit less

* turning speed?
Is the same or maybe a bit slower, is a minimal diference

turning radius?
The new trigger turns more pivoty

* drift?
The drift is better

* lift?
Is the same


High end, is much better

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby mede » Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:41 am

Thanks, calibra.

I'm trying to bring together the designer claims and your feedback.
So Momi tried to achieve a smoother turning by modified bridle and edgy wingtips.
You say it's turning a tad slower, and more pivoty.

So the characteristics have been moved a bit more towards wave performance? (not sure though how to reconcile the slower turning here...)
how about kitelooping performance if more pivoty? Is the steering feeling direct, or did it get softer?

Is the bridle fixed now, or still a front pulley?

What about the valve detaching issue the trigger had in the 2012 version? all good now?

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby calibra » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:28 am

no, its not more wave performance. It is actually more toward free ride. It is easier to jump now as the bar feel is much more direct and the kite seats better in the window.
In general the kite is also much more stable so all jumping, turning, and free riding feels much smoother.
Kitelooping is also better because of the stability.

the bridle is the same as before. one pulley on the front bridle line.

Since 2013 all valves are manufactured by a different method which brought down the valve detaching by about 99%.

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby mede » Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:05 pm

Even more direct bar feeling -- sounds great, I find the 2012 trigger already quite direct ;)

Anything you find a bit less nice than the previous versions?

When will the kite be available?

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby calibra » Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:26 pm

mede wrote: Anything you find a bit less nice than the previous versions?
No, at least from i have tested, Blade when releases a new kite, try always to improve the kite from the last year without to do many changes, for 2 reasons, first to the new kite don´t be a "strange" kite for the Blade users, and second to try always to improve the performance of the kite, keeping the best way possible all specs from the last year and keep them better.
mede wrote: When will the kite be available?
The kite is already available, now it will depende in each dealer in each country ;)

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Re: Blade Trigger - 7th Generation

Postby aleks » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:32 pm

calibra wrote: The kite is already available, now it will depende in each dealer in each country ;)
Hi, do you have a new bar to go with it? :naughty: I would really love to get a below bar line untwist option...


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