Well the avids can get decent modulation with the high end levers which allow you to more accurately control your modulating. Personally I am a hydro fan. Lots of dh and I am a heavy ass who like to have as much control over the brakes as possible. PErsonally...as of late, I am beginning to believe most people don't even need discs, v's work pretty well in most of the same conditions.

What hydros save on 'sometimes' is hand burnout cause your hands don't have to work as hard to lock the brakes over the long haul. Actual power is equal in the end. You can ONLY lock the brake...no more than that