If all these people who love and want an AI had bought one, Hobie would not have discontinued them. You don't drop a product that is selling like hot cakes. Unfortunately, for all it's pros, the con is that sales weren't enough to justify keeping it in the line. Some people who might have bought an AI will move to the TI. Others just won't buy a boat. Ironically, an awful lot of people never get around to wanting or buying something until it's no longer available. In the meantime, Hobie has to make their financial sheet balance.
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