RE: The New Airtech Struts for the Ultra Flash
They seem to answer the problem of needing a straighter strut in extension. They also have a definite stop to their compression. The knee is offset, like the ProLink, which allows the straighter extension without risking a lockout. Im not sure if we experienced lock out, but it seemed likely, in a theoretical way, if you came down on the old strut without moving forward, or if your bearings were well lubed and you came down more vertically.
It also has a new hole in the ankle for the air brake tube to keep it out of the way nicely. Will post this view of the brake tube access hole. (It takes a long time for the iphone to send to my computer, then down load it, then browse for it then upload it. Can there possibly be a faster way?)