since you see so many kids crashing and burninig because of hem– maybe the rule should be– “only” pros should use them.
i see clips like this— when you have reached the absolute pinicle of your riding ability, you are as smooth as can be, fast as your muscles capable, and your pull is second to none, then, and only then, put some clips on.
i think the problem is that kids hop on the clip train before they actually have the skills to benfeit from them, therefore forming bad habits and also depending on them.
dave