The market has spoken, and that is why a lot of people are buying X boats - because Hobie isn't the leader in innovation anymore. (although I do respect the Tiger) And so now NAHCA thinks that by being "protectionist" they will protect/promote their brand.

There are a lot of X boaters out there who have done a lot to promote "Hobie" fleets. So I guess these Hobie fleets will now lose a lot of support. Its a shame. We were all getting along so well.