Pepin:
1) You want him to buy a 1 3/8" diameter plug for his 2" diameter pole that he just purchased?
No. That was merely information for whoever might be looking at converting to an end plug. I felt that having a source for different size end plug might interest other people.
2) Anodizing looks cool and reduces any chance of corrosion.
Anodizing with a clear layer doesn't look more cooler... And I'm not convinced it is necessary. My father sail around the world in a 10yo non painted aluminum boat. It's raw aluminum, with no protective layer whatsoever, in salt water...
3) The plugs for sale on gobarefootstudio.com are extremely lightweight. they are completely machined on the inside and outside.
4) Is there a problem with a company making a profit?
I have no problem with a company making a profit. I was just saying that this looked expensive and there was a potential source for similar parts (albeit for a smaller diameter pole) for cheaper. Are you saying that competition on prices is a bad thing?
