I was reviewing the Everstart changes and am not sure of your post about them dropping the $$$. They aren't, but it is going from $15k for 1st to $10k for first, BUT they are now giving away 519's instead of 518's! As for the Ranger incentives, it's been that way for a while. This past year included, Ranger owners get an extra $3k, if you have a Garmin and extra grand. What I DON'T like is that BFL qualifiers sign first (that I can live with, they earned it) next is Ranger owners, then Stratos, Jav's all Genmar basically, and THEN anyone else. Even if I put my deposit down on 12/2 I may not get in! But those are the rules. THAT'S why I'm seriously considering a Ranger as soon as I can get one. I may not agree with the rules, but if I want to fish, it's their sandbox and I have to follow them. Can't wear any logos on day's 3 or 4 either (other than official sponsors) or you'll be DQ'd! Getting to be a lot of politics in pro fishing these days, but with growth, it's bound to happen!