Specialized enduro 650b "FreeOulala" 4

I recently got the exact same bike, it is an awesome benchmark frame. But why did you select the Float X2 instead of the Ohlins STX22, which is tuned exactly for the enduro?

I've try the monarch debonair on the 650 b comp frame and the STX 22 on the expert carbon 29. Both seems realy performant during the climb, but not realy fun in the descent. After few talk with specialized tech guy about the X2 for this frame I've decide to try this one (I ride some enduro race but prefere DH and freeride stuff) with a realy good hydrolic support and a huge air volume.
Today was his first enduro, lot of rain, muddy condition, slippery rocky technical trail and it was perfect, super smooth and stick to the ground this shock is dope

The Float X2 similarly as the Monarch plus rc3 debonair, use a high volume air can, but this does not work well with the Enduro's spring curve and FSR suspension. That is why Rockshox has filled the debonair full of rubber bands (9 actually). Similarly Fox will probably have the biggest air volume spacer on this Float X2 for the enduro to make it work.
Both these shock will feel muffled/restricted a lot.
That is why I am looking towards an Ohlins STX22 or Rockshox Super Deluxe (trunnion mount) for my Enduro.
Check also this other thread to understand what I mean:
low volume shock for Enduro?

I've rode those two (STX22 et monarch) and they are pretty similar (for me). For the monarch I've been forced to put more than 250 psi to have some firmness and not use all the travel at each berm...
I dont think we can said the X2 is similary to the Monarch, one is twin tube and the other mono tube, the hydrolic working is totally different.
For the spacer question, stock, the x2 have 4 spacers in, have put just one more and at this moment that seem pretty good.
If you can, just try it, this working very well.