It is disappointing that Hobie Corp has quickly jumped in and changed the Dragoon mast step fron the antiquated Hobie 16 style to the modern ball step, while they have made no effort to FIX the US 16 & 18.
They could have/should have changed the US 16 and 18 many years ago.
The Dragoon had to have it in order to achive official youth boat status and increase sales in Europe.
Money talks and Hobie Corp listens.
It is sad that the main premise of capitalism, competition improves products, is working more in Europe than in the US.
