RE: is SIG on it's death bed?
I wouldn't worry about long term balsa supply. Most balsa is plantation grown under conditions that encourage very fast growth and light weight. It's not like oak or other hardwoods that would take generations to grow. With the increased demand for new uses it may take a couple years but suppliers will get up to speed because there's money to be made. We may end up having a much better and more consistent supply in the near future.