I just got off the phone from a lengthy conversation with my club's electric guru - he uses power poles and highly recommends them, and most of the other guys in the club are using power poles for higher current applications.

With the proper crimping tool AND the proper diameter wire, the connection is a very strong crimp that reduces it's size (loose) by 50%; a very strong mechanical connection. There is plenty of room to grip the plug and NOT the WIRES, they are color coded, and offer a few sizes for a range of applications. I was told to check Powerwerx.com.

I watched a few videos on connecting Deans plugs. I don't like the idea of soldering a big round wire to a small flat prong, I don't like the small size of the plug for disconnecting, and having no solder experience it seems like not the best idea for my prized Wind.

Still thinking about all this though...but most people I hear from seem to say that they use Deans, however the Deans are not necessarily the best for the application. Just because everyone is doing it may not be the best reason to get started with Deans.