There is a question because the plates are different lengths. I think the long plate is 10" and the medium plate is 6". I may be wrong about that but I think I read it on here somewhere. That's a significant difference. People are choosing their packages based on the fact that they get x amount of 10" and y amount of 6" and they have z amount of hair, etc... If they snap together, the length of the plate becomes less of an issue and the quantity of plates you're purchasing becomes more of an issue. No? If I have 12" of hair, then I'd rather have 4 of 6" plates than 2 of 10" plates. Plus it appears that there is now a "connector" plate (of unknown length) to facilitate the snapping that will add at least an inch or two.
How many connectors are included per package? All of these things are factors you will need to consider when pledging to ensure you've purchased enough to do your whole head. It isn't as if you will be able to run out to Sally's and buy more. You won't have the opportunity to get anymore for a minute. Whereas, if all of the plates were just a standard say 7" (just guessing) since they now snap together, you'd have a better idea of what you were doing. Can't change it now though with all of those pledges already in but things get confusing when you make alterations mid-stream. That's one issue. Here is another:
The section with the hearts.
What is the purpose of the hearts section? In the original design, there is a hearts section and then a long section with horizontal vents. If the hearts were not doing something different than the rest of the plate, there would be just one long plate with horizontal venting. Even though the horizontal venting is altered,
there is now an additional section on the bottom of the plate with the hearts on the newest design which I imagine will do SOMETHING or adds some benefit. What is it?
If there is no benefit to the additional hearts section, it adds an additional SNAP for no reason.
I am no expert but I have some limited experience in manufacturing plastic products.
Every SNAP is an area of potential product FAILURE -- some place on the product that can potentially break.
We had 3 of those on the original design. Now there are 8 (in addition to the seam where the product folds). I know some consider it "minor" but only time will tell.
The change in the design and placement of the ventilation holes. The original design had holes in the back of the plate that were staggered. In the final design the holes are lined up. With the long horizontal bar vents on the front of the plates, not so much of an issue but now that that type of ventilation is gone, and has been replaced by a circular more restrictive design, how does this affect drying time? Does it straighten the hair better? And if the design of the ventilation on the front of the plate has any effect on the straightening process,
with the 4c kinky model, the plates used on her hair seem to be the design that was NOT chosen for production. Would her hair have been straighter if the final design was used or is the design of the face ventilation strictly cosmetic?
Lastly, I love my hair poofy. I did not get any of these for myself but my daughter insisted that her life would change if I purchased them for her so I did.
The inventor has no obligation whatsoever to answer ANY of these questions. I "invested" the ginormous sum of $25 which is less than I spent on the lotto yesterday. I simply typed them out because they've all crossed my mind and to point out that I am neither a moron or a pain in the arse for having them, they're legitimate questions. We've had like 6 threads running on these for over a month now cluttering up the forum and now that everyone has skin in the game...the flow of information has slowed to a trickle. That ain't cool.
But having participated in ENDLESS threads about seams in combs and ouchless bands or whatever covered rubber bands are called and the best brushes and low manipulation, etc... I'm really inclined to pay attention to something with holes and snaps and seams before I try it (and I'm sure I will before I let her try them). Nothing wrong with that either.
At any rate, I think they'll probably be fab and I was confident of such when I made my pledge but the constant changes sow the seed of doubt in my mind that the design was well-thought prior to hitting the market. I don't mind a hit on my pocket. My pocket can take a setback. The hair though...that's a different story.