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I think you are right.

Understood. I just think you made some persuasive points. I hope Troy picks up on them. I would like to see those videos.

The 49.99 includes free shipping in Canada. Elsewhere is $9.99. They should make this clear up front on the site, as well as some of the other details you mentioned--Dupont plastic, etc.

That's another variation I could see working. I will give it a try. CCM U 10s. Also high.

This whole topic has gotten me thinking about my lacing all over again. Currently I pull tight at the third eyelets, crossing two or three times, then do the last two eyelets snugly. Thinking that if I do the Crosby thing and skip the 2nd eyelet, I will get some of the effect of this gizmo. Going to try that. I really love that forward flex, just hate losing lateral stability.

I thought it was pricey too. Four small sheets of plastic + some nuts and bolts.

Funny that you posted today--I just remembered this thread today as well. Crowder has been posting stuff to YouTube recently, including this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ6NC_kg3HA So it turns out the "55" is for degrees--your shin is at a 55 degree angle when the product is properly sized and fitted. His website now has a selling link.

Have not been there yet. My wife knew about them somehow and mentioned them: http://www.coachscorner.ca/