I read about Hobies passing yesterday....who would have thought that one guys ideas, could successfully bring to market several products we have enjoyed over the years...and continue to enjoy.....Thanks Hobie
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| Author: | redsinthehead [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | sad news.... |
http://www.latimes.com/obituaries/la-me ... z2xXULlCGo RIP Hobart Alter ..... |
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| Author: | Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sad news.... |
I read about Hobies passing yesterday....who would have thought that one guys ideas, could successfully bring to market several products we have enjoyed over the years...and continue to enjoy.....Thanks Hobie
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| Author: | Jcanracer [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sad news.... |
sad news, but good article. I never knew there was so much history behind the brand name on my favorite kayaks. Thanks for posting. |
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| Author: | Revo_1756 [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sad news.... |
a sad loss and my condolences to the family. The man may be gone but the legend will live on and on. I can remember the first Hobie Cats hitting Fort Lauderdale beach. The Hobie line has only grown and improved since then. Revo |
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| Author: | redsinthehead [ Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sad news.... |
LOL! That "history" comes from every non-compete agreement he ever signed when he sold each business. Sold the surfboard business and couldn't build boards anymore, so went to catamarans... then to kayaks ... then to... |
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