shannon, i concur there too. it looks kinda weak with out any gussets or bracing on the downwrd portions.
that is why i suggested a cable across. and on a slow lazair the cable will not give and drag that you would notice. only problem is in tall grass the cable could snag the grass.
i knew a guy 20 years ago that made a fiberglass mono leaf that bolted on simular to that dalke gear. man if you bounced her -- you was going airbourne again!! . but it was a pretty bump absorbing gear.
personally i like the ser 3 gear the best and keep your tires soft for cushion. (how does that saying go? The more the cushion the better the pushin ? LOL )
Shorty .............