Right after the announcement of Ben Wilson, Jeff Tobias announced that he will stop working with Vari kites.

“Aloha everyone, It is with a bit of sadness that I am writing you today. I will no longer be a part of the Vari kites team.
My time has run its course and I have decided to move on and explore other opportunities.
The last several years have been fun and I enjoyed meeting and working with all of you. The company is doing well and is looking into the future. ”