It doesn't really surprise me that Outlaw "through in the towel" on this project. When you choose to "get in bed" with a company( S/N) that has always been notoriously late with even their own product introductions, this was bound to happen. It seems they have finally learned their lesson about this. I know of a retailer locally that "theoretically" carries the S/N line and even he now can' t be bothered making excuses for them anymore and of course, recommends other lines he sells.
I own some Outlaw equipment and it is very good and their service is excellent, however, I would submit that they better follow through with this new project (998) in a timely, "reliable" and price competitive manner since, considering the competition, another slip-up like the 997 could have very serious repercussions for the future of the company, that is, if the 997 fiasco hasn't done so already.
