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I would’ve gone for the Hopes if my intentions were to sell them then buy something good instead 😂

Hi there This caught my eye as I'm also quite new to trials and very new to this forum! I've raced MTB since I was 17 (43 this year) which occupied most of my free time and mental space. Only when I 'retired' from racing at a serious level I decided to focus on a new challenge  and something I wanted to try for a long time - trials! I had a good base of MTB skills already, track stands, bunny hops, pivots etc. and fitness. Everything else has been a very steep but super fun learning curve. I only dabbed at it at first, practicing every few weeks but this year I've been practicing every day and that made a massive difference in progression. I'm still only scratching the surface but can back hop, kick, pedal up, bunny hop, small gaps etc. which I'm delighted with. If I was to give someone stating late like myself those would be: - be patient, progress will be slow but if you look back after a few months of consistent practice you will be amazed how much you've progressed - resist the temptation to try advanced moves too soon, get the basics right and build on that - practice lots in small amounts rather than infrequent long sessions, I found this key to prevent injury. I do 15-20min sessions daily after work - alternate muscle groups (like in the gym), I do rear wheel practice every 2nd day and break it up with things like rolling endos, going backwards etc. - get the right tool for the job (which you have already!), I started learning on a full suspension MTB and although doable it was too hard on the body and bike also was getting a hammering.   Good luck and have fun!  

Why does this make you angry?

https://news.sky.com/story/new-death-by-dangerous-cycling-offence-after-mps-back-law-change-13136725  

See I looked at the Lewis (which appears to be a Chinese copy of the Trickstuff ones?) but in the end have stuck to my guns and gone with the Hopes. Fingers crossed I don't regret the choice!