Project: lacing high flange hubs to 32-hole TB14 rims. I was thinking about butted spokes, maybe Sapim Laser; LBS recommended straight gauge, Sapim Leader.

Specifically, he recommended against using butted spokes due to the TB14's flexiness. However, I've also had a lot of problems at my local shops (just one example, from a different shop: their trying to give me a 113mm BB for a crankset spec'ed at 103mm), and I've found this forum to provide much better information.

So, what say you--Is there a safety issue with butted spokes? Is the ride going to feely noodley? Is it totally ok? Any specific recommendations aside from the spokes I already noted?

For reference, I'm 175lbs and most of my riding is on decent but far from pristine paths.