[Patrick]

I've used deans for a long time and I'm happy with them. I'll never use imitation deans again though, and know other guys who say the same thing. When I did use imitation ones, they were the ones that were really hard to pull apart or pulled apart too easily. The worst thing they do though is loose connection even when they are plugged in. Makes it hard to find the problem when it's never happened to you before. You check your plugs and solder joints and all looks well, but it still cuts out mid race. I pay double what real deans cost in the U.S, but too me it's still worth it to not have any hassles from them on a race day.