As far as I know, teh shoestring is now a popular (so they say..) ARF from GP..

Yes, this is a trend, and one that has been gathering steam for a few years now. I agree with Bojangles on this one. It's all about profits, and ther is obviously a call for them (ARFs) so kits are becomming less and less popular, not to mention that the quality iof these ARFs is getting better and better.

If we all lobby the companies, to offer kits, we won't get anywhere.. They've made their decision, and will stick with it.. $$ talks, we walk...