Nice pictures there And well done ffor winning also. Looked like a really great trip and that looks like some really fun stuff to ride there as well Them shoes look really good, maybe in black would be better but still look really nice.
Doesnt sound like a bad idea, but is it worth the time as it may end in you having to by a new rim if you crack it because of it. Although because its the front i would say you would probably be alright
I have had a quite a few try-all freewheels now and really like them. They are really good while they last but they also seem to break quite often so I would say for the money they are not worth it as it will probably break at some point.