cone
No, that wasn't pointed at you. Just in general, retain top and bottom. Cones seem great, but in reality they're not always 100% and you'll have more issues than they solve. Retaining will limit articulation a tiny bit, but worth the peace of mind.
I would absolutely do the XSpring. Justin should have/can get them. I was interested in them for a while. I just know they'd corrode too much in VT, trapping all the salt and brine in them.


