they will bend easier, doesnt mean its a bad thing. 2 strokes need some wheel spin....like someone said earlier, you can over paddle your bike and think its ok....I've been guilty of that also, long time ago..... I had 10 paddle haulers on a dune port, it seemed fine to me ... tried some 8 paddle haulers, and picked up some mph. cant remeber how much......the only way you'll know is to use a radar gun....If youre having problems getting out of the hole, try looking at your suspension or maybe riding techniques.......trust me 8 paddle haulers are enough