Re: Hansen Designs and Windwing

Seeing this makes me kinda glad I didn't go for the Gulftech boom but
bought a Chinook instead. What is the story with that whole
conglomerate? I kinda thought that John had a passion for WS and had
taken over a bunch of failing brands in order to keep them alive,
putting some of his own money into it. Now it looks like he's just in
it for the money, getting rid of all the good that was in those brands.

I understand if you don't want to elaborate, it's a small community.
I'm really just curious if the whole windexpress thing is to be avoided
or not. Right now it looks like it's better to steer clear, even if
the prices look good.


In article <1139737703.702419.215470@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
<"hansen@......com"> wrote:

Recent decisions by the current management effectively ended my 24 year
association with the Windwing brand as of Dec 15th 2005. The deception
of customers and supporters does not represent the business philosophy
and tradition I strived to create over the 20 years in which I was the
founder and principle owner. Therefore I am making this announcement to
eliminate any confusion or misconception as to my relationship with the
company or it's future products or services. This is a sad day for me
and, from the comments here and in other forums, those who viewed the
Bird logo and my associated design talents with respect. I deeply
appreciate the many positive statements regarding my work and hope to
continue in the wind sports business as a designer, R&D consultant or
product manager. I sincerely hope Windwing will carry on the tradition
of innovation and customer service I helped to establish.
Best regards to you all,
- Bill Hansen
Hansen Designs
Sail+Kite Design

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