Been using the DHX 5.0 shock on my VP-Free for the past year. I've tried the Fox RC, 5th Element, Manitou Swinger and the Avalanche shocks, and the DHX beats them all! It's not heavy, it has lots of adjustability, and doesn't bottom out! I've had some bad landings where all the travel would get used up, but you don't get that "end" feeling to the shock, where you feel it bottom out. It's super smooth and looks awesome. I don't have a single complain about it, I give it a 10/10 !