Have you guys spent much time with this shock on technical climbs? I've been thinking about picking one up for my Knolly but if it truly is a very firm feel when locked out that makes me think Monarch Plus or DBACS is the way to go as their platforms stay a bit more active or are infinitely adjustable. I've never really understood the reasoning on a very firm platform for a trail bike shock as it's not substantially better than a moderate platform on mellow fireroad climbs but they tend to suffer greatly when it comes to maintaining traction or having odd hangups on ledges when climbs get rough. Seems like Fox historically has focused their platforms more on road/fireroad and less on actual trail climbs but I was hoping they had changed a bit with this one as it sounds like an otherwise rad shock.

Agreed, he's about as true to the original spirit of Rampage as it gets. It's a bit worrying that he's not one of the bros and I could see the selection committee leaving him out. Hopefully past results and fan support will get him in. I could see him doing well with the new format having balanced dig crews and more natural terrain.

I was stoked to see her enter but figured she wouldn't be anywhere near top 10 speed. Now seeing an actual time I'm starting to wonder. Between the get off/missed corner I'm reading about and knowing she had to take to a super blown out course after 160 men made their runs I'm starting to wonder if she's not going to be really close to a top 10 if she can put down a full run. I'd honestly just love to see her do well enough to sit on the hot seat for a bit. If not, someone should just make her sit up there for a while anyways as a show of respect.