The dude asked for opinions for a reason. If he plans on using it in hardpack then that worries me even more. Hardpack is much less forgiving than the sand when you wad it up.
...and as far as the research.....I offered more research from folks that have them, have been in this industry longer than most, and know what's up. I have no idea why I try sometimes.
FYI - Yoshi has tested the crap outta his other rail models. Did you even know that he already has a product line on the market, and not in R&D like his new one? I have more confidence in his stuff (also American made) than I would ever have in the Chinese crap....
Some of your comments come off like a backhanded compliment. :breakdance: What's up with that ?