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It is neither my mother tongue, so the issue may come from my side !   High bottom brackets and steep head angles make track standing much more difficult. As already written, try not to brake, try to find some uneven surfaces... But when the surface is really flat, open both brakes, try to turn your shoulders as much as your front wheel and put your chest above the bar. When I get back on the comp bike I find me having the bad habit to stand not straight enough, too much on the rear. Also pulling the front brake and moving your hips rearwards give a backward impulse that you can use to get back (and forth by counteracting with the pedal pressure). Furthermore, improving your body English and your fitness are two other areas of progression. I forgot also three advises : 1. Have your head straight, it is really really helpful. 2. Try to look at the horizon. According to some, it helps too. 3. Some argue that training by night improves your proprioception too.  

Using a cheap Giro Radix without mips for trials. Nicely finished, no styrofoam on the bottom like the super cheap helmets. I like it much better than my expensive Troy Lee Designs A2, with mips, that I use for MTB. The TLD squeeks/rattles a bit, sits too low on my forehead, is heavier, and feels and looks bulky.

The problem i have is not trackstanding itself,i can tell that i do it well but when i getting on my comp bike from the even flat ground i loose balance and have to move the bike a little bit forward to get balance back and do trackstand(i am talking about when the bike is on even ground,on uphill is different,it is more easier).This is very annoying because most of the times i have to do correction hops immediately to not moving bike at all but obviously most of the rider do it. Strangely i can do it rightly on my other bikes but comp one... Maybe because it is BB is higher. So i did find this clip of Adri Bielsa and help me a lot mostly because he explaining more details about.He is not using his brakes but i would like to know how other riders do it,what brakes they use on what kind the terrain,stuffs like this. Otherwise,La Bourde this links are very helpful.Ryan Leech is one of my old school heroes and very good teacher,i guess. So if any comp riders share their experience would be great. P.S. Apologies gor any misunderstanding. English is not my native language. Have a nice time.

The cracks to the spoke holes are very interesting. When the spoke tension is too high, some cracks can appear, but mostly on the outside. When the tension is too low, the spokes broke (don't expect the hub shell to crack first)  

I have a Bluegrass (the other brand of Met), I like it. I bought a cheap Leatt (25 quids!) and it is surprisingly good. I have good experience with both brands. I have also a IXS light fullface and other stuff from them and I am also happy with. I ordered once a Laser, it was heavy and the shape did not fit my head (very wide helmet) My only recommendation: look at the straps, some brands have some that are really thin and brake easily. Check how they are connected to the helmet.