Yea I hear you. I'm also struggling to get the money together... but I don't think it's a stunt gone bad. The fact is it is a new piece of equipment, and offering it for free to the racers is a good way to have them try it out and see what it feels like without having to commit to anything. I think many racers think that it will inhibit movement or something... who knows... but the more people are wearing protection the better. But let's hope that more sales will bring down prices!