Yes the 430 (now F14) was somewhat ahead of it's time in '99. The big square top, flat-ish bottom curve, no 'V', 50% main beam, 25ft mast on a 14, 2.4m beam on a 14, wing mast with spreader and diamonds on a 14, 140sq ft 5 batten main on a 14, uni rig with trap on a 14, all fairly progressive for the time.
Mate I don't think there is the same 'wall of resistance' outside of Oz.
