I'll chime in as well. Once your used to using the flip grate I don't think you'd have a problem with it falling off. Part of the appeal of this grate for me is being able to take the piece completely off while using the SnS. I don't see very many times I'd be adding more coals while both pieces are being used.
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I agree with this. If I didn't have this grate and was doing the cold grate reverse sear I would usually be putting on my Ove Gloves to remove the grate that is on the grill then put on another grate that is totally cold. I've found as long as I'm paying attention I can put the removable grate on when the grill is hot without having to put my gloves on. It's just going to take a little getting used to. I can see where it will drive some people crazy, but if that is the case, just pinch it shut so you don't have to worry about it.
As far as my overall impression....It isn't as heavy duty as the gourmet grate, but since it is stainless steel I'm hoping it will hold up as well if not better. It is DEFINITELY better than the standard Weber hinged grate. Those seem to last me about a year then need replacing. This is mostly due to really high heat cooks, so they might last others a little better if you aren't using a vortex as much as I do. I haven't moved any of my gourmet grates up to my new home in Denver yet, so I will be interested in see which grate I use for Vortex cooks once I have the option of the ABC grate or the gourmet grate. I do like being able to remove the center of the gourmet grate for Vortex cooks.
I'll be doing vortex wings tonight so I will see how the ABC grate does with really high heat. The vortex roaches the standard hinged weber grate pretty quickly.