I'm in total agreement.
Interestingly, the snow stake that he (Colorado Rob) modified, and the one perrymk used in the test are pretty similar. As in they both have only four holes in them (not counting the little one up top), and are shorter than the one I posted a photo of, which has six holes. I found some like perrymk used (4 holes, alum, 1.5inch wide), from the same place as per the pdf. I'll take it with me for a while and see if I prefer it over my deuce #2. I can't say I've had any "real" issues with the deuce #2 fwiw, but if the snow stake is noticeably better...
Photo of one like perrymk used for his testing. Only four holes.
willin'