The problem with the Fox (with apologies for drifting a bit off topic) is that Hobie brought over a F20 spec boat and had it compete with the I20 which had more sail area for the lighter US winds (i.e. it wasn't a F20 spec boat at that point). The I20 had a head start in the market, and Hobie comes along with the Fox which is slower on the race course...result is no one bought them. Its an odd marketing decision on Hobie's part, especially when we see them willing to allow the Tiger to be not strictly spec'd for F18.

So Hobie has no top-of-the-line spin boat. The choices are:
1. Consider the Tiger the top line boat and don't worry about competing with the I20
2. Bring back the Fox with US mods so it can go head to head with the I20
3. Modify the H20 so it could go head to head with the I20 (some may not think this possible with the current platform, but, anything's possible).
4. Design a totally new boat. Not likely, but, again, anything's possible.

What do the rest of you think? Every manufacture has a top line boat in their line up. This should be the prestige boat in the line. And in racing, you want that top boat to be able to kick a** on the race course. How would you advise Hobie on this issue?

David
H20 (still ruminating, 'cause its still winter)