they got banged up man but they look like they will grow on to the finish line in pretty good condition, always a scare when something negative befalls our girlfriends! damn hard to predict everything that can happen to them? i never stake mine, though they get tied down so they do not grow over 2m/6', i think doing that strengthens their stems also giving them a lower profile so wind cannot bear full force on them, maybe try it & see what you think? i really think tied down plants offer more yield at the end of the day too, allowing more light to the branches