This is simply a matter of Cascade Designs not bearing the 'cost of doing business' in today's global economy. With the thought of not selling as much volume, the company has to try to maintain gross margin. They will do this by increasing the MSRP of their products. If the economy continues the way it has been, MSR will drop prices. They will have to in order to survive.

The good thing is that the vast number of large outdoor retailers are going to do the opposite over the next year as they absorb the additional cost through sales. Keep your eyes on the internet.