Whoever uses "freeskiing" and "park skiing" interchangeably has some serious, serious learning to do.
My joysticks have held up better than any other pole I've ever owned. Tony is the only person I've ever seen with a broken pair. Buying from him puts money back into sport. Read his Cream interview. I remember buying my poles and thinking, I'd rather give TMC Freeriderz, and by extension Anthony B, my $80 Canadian for a pair of sick poles than Sport Chek $20 for something that'll "work just fine".
Best decision ever.