Not publically. My opinion and I'm preaching to the F-16 choir is that Performance and Hobie do not have to......yet because the F-16 market is relatively small. It would only erode their current models that fill similar needs, F-17 & FX-1. Hopefully, the F-16 concept will develop like the F-18 has become the 18' standard. Having an existing and recognized manufaturer(AHPC)jump in with a NEW F-16 specific design helps. Of course, they were already in the F-16 market via the Taipan 4.9 and has exhibited good business sense to protect/improve their market share. Having a US manufacturer that is not resting on their laurels by introducing an improved design draws excitement in the US and F-16 arena also.

I believe, the days of product differentiation with manufacturer specific classes are coming to an end. The market is/has shrinking/shrunk with two distinct market segments, pleasure and racing. There will be SOME exceptions (no absolutes) like the Wave, Hobie 16, and possibly the Nacra 20. The racing segment does best with formula classes and will benefit from class-to-class ratings verses specific model-to-model ratings. It would not surprise me if Hobie jumps in first maybe even through an acquisition and Performance will have to follow shortly thereafter.

Getting off soapbox and strapping on flame suit. Must be Friday the 13th.