01-26-2017, 03:29 PM
My Cruiser has an exceptionally long back which I thinks adds to his instability when taking a side bump in the rear end. His front end never falls over and can hold steady while his back end gets balanced again. He'll be 9 in 2 months and can still climb with a pack. Despite his 225lb 38in tall frame I keep his packs maxed at 36lbs. If we are packing meat down hill with good footing I'll take him to 45 lbs. On multi-day long hikes he does great with adequate rest.