Jim,
I used to be in Calif. several times a year on business. I worked for a Calif. company. I was never at NW Archery though.
For all:
Yes, the "Hobo" is coming.
Four prototypes are now under construction in various parts of the country.
Except for a straight wing, it has nothing in common with the "Barnstormer" or "Twister". In fact I have never looked close at a "Twister" since I stopped building kits when I was about 12 or 13 years old.
The "Hobo" will be a Sport AND Intermediate/Advanced airplane. It is MULTI-PURPOSE and will be a step up from profiles. The "Hobo is a brand new design with a modern airfoil and modern moments. It will be a very fast build, with no blocks to carve, It will also be "convertable"... No more clues. More later.