Yeah, I thought it was strange myself. I think he used the MAXX shocks because he was planning to road race it (it is very low and stable, the arms are beyond flat, they actually angle upward tward the wheels!). I realize that bottoming is part of the game, but doing so after 6 inches of suspension travel soaks up the hit, or quickly blowing through 3 inches of travel only to lose control on the short, stiff rebound is the difference here. Thanks!