On land: At 219 centimetres long and 63 cm wide, the board is not extremely short, but slightly narrower than other freestyle shapes. A flat rocker should ensure high top speed, the tail is narrow, which should support carving for Shaka & Co. The rear strap is double-bolted and the pads are larger and thicker than average.
"The Trigger has a large target group: it doesn't restrict cracks, but it's not too extreme for freestyle beginners either"
Manuel Vogel, surf tester
On the water:The fact that you can pull the freestyle trigger with the Trigger is also due to the flat rocker and the 22 mm standard fin - these ensure pleasantly little resistance when planing and powerful acceleration. The RRD frees up quickly and allows power moves even at the lower wind limit. There are boards in the chop that start a little softer, but overall the control is impeccable, especially in view of the good speed potential. The combination of speed and free riding feel makes for a very good pop. The board also sets no limits for sliding manoeuvres, but a little more pressure is required to push the fin into the next rotation. Trick riders under 80 kilos are better off with a slightly smaller fin - or choose a smaller trigger.
RRD Trigger 101 surf summary: The Trigger impresses as a fast, gliding board with plenty of pop for all power moves, but is also not too extreme for freestyle newcomers to learn classics like Spock and Flaka.
RRD Trigger 101 LTD
Lengths: 219/219 cm
Widths:60/63 cm
Volume: 91/101 Litres
Finns: 20/22 cm
Price:2699 Euro
Further information is available HERE on the manufacturer's website.
