I see what youre saying about me being in the either way zone, thats why I asked because I too feel I could go either way. My 2001 Sherco 2.9 is WAY under sprung for me, it bottoms out on everything. I like the way you talk about getting the energy you put in back, at the moment with my Sherco I feel like I am getting no energy back and it is difficult to hop. Of course it is an old bike and the Gas Gas is sure to be miles better but I definately like the thought of the bike becoming more lively with a stiffer spring.