Sonny,
You're right consumerism is a funny beast there will always be those people that will want something different/new.
Slingshot have always done things there own way. Whether it suits you to have two setups or have one that can be adapted to other sports is a choice we all make.
That's the beauty of consumerism people can buy what works for them. .
Look at the car market.
Plenty of choice regardless of need or function.