Sure, you don't have to stick to the DIN. However, it certainly has its justification, especially for safety-relevant parts like railings. The glass railings that are attached to such a mini support rail (by the way, I don't see any in the picture at all) can withstand very little pressure. I don't want to lean against them with my full weight or even with a bit of momentum. I have spent a long time dealing with railings and unfortunately had to realize that at least 50% of the things shown on the internet do not work, are photoshopped, or are simply way too expensive...