Originally Posted by Gallo

I have a Thompson Most of my friends ride Lev. I think the Lev probally has one of the best reputations but many other manufacturers are doing a good job. I would stay away from the Kronolog by crank bros which had many problems. The Gravity dropper has a big following but I like the idea of infinite positions. I would see whats available and check its reviews online

You can always go on MTBR and ask lots of folks have forgotten more than I know on that site.

Originally Posted by osco53

I tried a Dropper, was a real Nice Giant model, never a problem, A great training tool that took me where I needed to go to advance my skills.

I could not wait to get rid of it tho, I could really feel that 1.2 pounds way up high on the bike.
The Infinite position was a PIA, I never could get it exactly right,
The more I rode the thing the more I set my seat half way down, that Is the height where I can pinch the seat when needed for a quick snatch up.
It gave me what I needed,, sold It,

I ride the long fire roads into the park, stop at the beginning of the first single track and drop my seat half way down. There It stays until I start the long ride out.

If I were to do another It would be the Gravity Dropper with the three set positions, Up/Mid/Down. More aggressive riders will get more out of them I have no doubt.

I highly recommend trying one out, It really helped me learn how to move around on the bike.