I use a totem 2 step for DH. I bought it thinking I'd be riding more freeride/am then i got into racing. I consider myself one of the faster guys but our tracks here are more of the flowy/pedally type than the rough steep type.
Mine is 2010 and I replaced the standard damper with a DH damper. Made a significant difference on the rough stuff. Felt the HSC doing it's job more. I was also surprised to notice, after tuning the fork, adding and reducing clicks here and there as I saw fit, without really taking note where the adjusters were; I ended up with the LSC almost all the way in (about 12-14clicks and the HSC only about 3 or 4 clicks in. I do like a firmer ride on the LSC by preference though.
It may have something to do with this set up but the fork performs like sh*t until you drop a drop or two on the seals of each fork leg. Then the thing just opens up and it's golden. It feels like that after a fresh oil change too. But that smoothness only lasts for about month or so. I imagine your solo air should perform better than my two step.
Mine is 2010 and I replaced the standard damper with a DH damper. Made a significant difference on the rough stuff. Felt the HSC doing it's job more. I was also surprised to notice, after tuning the fork, adding and reducing clicks here and there as I saw fit, without really taking note where the adjusters were; I ended up with the LSC almost all the way in (about 12-14clicks and the HSC only about 3 or 4 clicks in. I do like a firmer ride on the LSC by preference though.
It may have something to do with this set up but the fork performs like sh*t until you drop a drop or two on the seals of each fork leg. Then the thing just opens up and it's golden. It feels like that after a fresh oil change too. But that smoothness only lasts for about month or so. I imagine your solo air should perform better than my two step.
