I think most people completely missed the mark when reviewing this product. I'm sure anyone can cut boards and put a trailer on them without those plastic tools. The question is, will the boards stay in place during this process? The answer is no. It's not meant to "look nice" or be a "more sophisticated solution," as one reviewer wrote. I'm sure the engineers didn't take this into account when designing them. Its sole purpose is to solve two glaring problems of creating a ramp to get tires in and prevent boards from flying out This will appeal to those who have already experienced the problem of using boards and an alternative to crushed plastic alternatives in regards to that Need weight if you're anyway one of those backpackers who carry boards adding a few plastic pieces.