Seems to be the new "black" to machine out everything...Eastern has taken it to the extreme. And not in a good way, my friend broke the Grim Reaper 2 weeks after purchasing it and he only rides pegless tech at parks. To see a well machined, lite and durable stem go to www.superratmachine.com. Phil Wasson owns that shop and makes the FBM stem "Crown Royal" as well as the new Solid stem. Two examples of machining done well!!! Stay away from HYPE!
will this hold up?