Don't wan't to start an argument but WILDBRIAN think of the manitou X-vert carbon and the manitou dorado both made out of carbon. The X-vert carbon did break very easily but as far as i know, correct me if im wrong, the Dorado is a very stiff fork and break as often as boxxers and fox 40s which are the premium choice for downhill racers around the globe regardless of their rank. Too bad the dorado is tagged with a hefty price.