The mini-Blade looks very nice but IMHO is very similar to the Hobie Advance. (reinventing the wheel??)
Just a practical thought, I noticed that the Blade mast doesn't have shrouds but what happens when you tip it over on the beach? How strong is the mast?
I can see the resemblance, except for the jib, spinnaker, shrouds, curved crossbar, and trapezes. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
