I can relate to both sides here. On the one hand someone has a sail that seems fine one day, and a few days later it is crap! This is a dicouraging experience to say the least! On the other hand Matt's explanation seems totally plausible to me, and I trust him from my past contacts with him. He has been a wonderful representative for Hobie on technical questions! Sadly, I think our society, and culture are degenereting into one where law suits are promoted all the time. We all suffer the results. Just look at the Comptip! I also have been very discouraged with my Hobie Dealers, and have heard a number of local sailors saying they had made the jump to Performance, and Inter Cats, because of the great service provided by Rick Bliss. It is a tough world, and not getting easier for most in the sailing business. I understand Hobie's choices, and the pessures on their dealers, but if I ever get another cat, sadly, I doubt it will be a Hobie. I recommend a new square top, by Calvert, or one of the other fine independent sailmakers to replace that old stock sail. Brian