i found mtb as a way to stay sane during my summers away from snowboarding and now its just kinda taken over. Cut my teeth in the Tetons, Spent a couple seasons in the NW, but there's no place like home!
Went with the onyx for the silence. Bikes have gotten so quiet in the last couple years. Ohlins shouldn’t be an issue, as beez said, coils have shown to be reliable. I still like at least a top guide and bash. I haven’t needed the bottom for a while, but top is peace of mind