Hi Tom, Hope all preparations for the FRAY are going well. I've come up with a novel yet simple shoe bend that "should be legal for classes that allow bends" and accomplishes two things: 1. significantly improves the electrical contact in turns (faster) 2. minimizes the lateral vibration caused by the pickup shoes (smoother) I'd like to share this with you and the east coast team and I would like to get your feedback on it. VinnKnee Team GearMesh Pound Ridge, NY