[Christ]

Ok, I'll save my physics post and explanation of stability and handling for a later time... I'm not sure I want to post it after reading this page.

It's a pretty simple tenet, really... when you're trying something new, you abandon what you "know", and relearn everything. It's a safer bet that way that noone gets hurt, and you don't waste money, time, and possibly yourself.

If I see this thread turn back into something desirable for this forum, I'll post what I've saved.

EDIT: Removed the section clarifying what Bob posted.