The early test writeups are very positive about the low speed and high speed capabilities of the 'new' fork design. But I read an interview with some US MX suspension expert who said the very latest designs of the separate function forks are way better still, and the top SX/MX guys have been amazed, and he's sure they'll be the norm in three-four years. ie, their ability to be plush on low-med speed bumps and take the big/massive hits no worries too. and easier/faster to work on, hand adjustable preload, more tunability for compression and rebound damping etc.