Well, the factory loops are a little overkill but you don't want a dead straight line either. Practical experience is how we learn things, you earn your knowledge through your setbacks. The main thing is your out there doing it and learning. Me? I've got 8 more weeks in this neck brace and physical therapy while my cervical spine fusion sets up. I'm losing my mind not being able to get out and do, but at least I can move and function again without walking like Herman Munster.