Thanks fellas for the responses. I guess I am kind of hoping to show up next year ready to compete. I dont mind trimming and actually like it...problem is for us mid country folk is we barely get any flying weather and then must show up ready for the Nats like a week or two later. Trying to get a leg up. This summer was another wash but did get out to some local meets. Forget the competition, I just feel better when I am hanging with my friends and its great to see those who are moving up..do it!