sparty: thx, ya I think someone posted a similar stumpy, 2010 model?
halflung: love my stans, these are the flows, got em so they'd take a beating, i think a bit heavier then others but awesome!! no issues so far, never had issues with mounting: nevegals, rampage, weirwolf, and these captains. Also never had a bead come loose. I love them, highly recommend!!
MyName1sMud: yep the captain control from specialized (2.0 rear, 2.2 front). a very light tire for what they offer, great grip out back in climbs, and so far seems to be good control in the front, had about 5 rides on em so far. Was a little worried about the side walls, as the s-works get shreaded all the time from what I hear. I've gone through 2 or 3 good sharp rock garden rides and so far so good.
Snow today and tonight and tomorrow ;( good for summer forest outlook, but wish I could ride!