The other waves ive encountered and tried havent had that sharp of a bend, and they were much older then mine. I know the holes are for keeping it stuck together but the size of them is the scary part. I can see having a few small holes but this many huge ones doesnt leave me with much left. And the side holes cut out some of the ridges. if I pick it up aywhere but the foot pockets it just bends in half. I know the wave is floppy but this is ridiculous.