Prices have gone up some. Partially because improvements to the building process and partially due to it being more expensive to get components. The base boat is cheaper than the base I17R, but me thinks some of the options are must haves (carbon foils and cross bar, stamaster adjustment system, pentax sails and maybe the internal 12:1 downhaul). These options bring the cost to a little more than the base I17R...but, IMO, the base I17R needs some work (i.e. $$$).

Does anyone have any input on the kevlar hulls upgrade versus the standard build hulls? Not any lighter, but stiffer...is there concern the standard hulls are fragile and prone to denting (or why have the kevlar option)?