that someone thought this was safe enough to turn into a product or that they thought this was easier than putting out fenders and dock lines. Hmmm, let's see if someone wants to shell out $1,500 for an awkward, dangerous docking system that requires 3 people to operate so we can replace a $100, simple, reliable system that can be handled by 1 or 2 people. I guess not judging by the testimonials page http://www.backitupandforgetit.com/testimonials