Here are my 2 cents after playing since the update,
Pros:
1. I like the confidence in lateral traction. I've found with a good line I seem to have better traction and was able to be smoother. I felt in B16 you had less confidence throughout some corners and would have the front end washing out more when I would push as compared to B17.
2. Saving swaps seem to be more efficient. I have gotten pretty sideways and was able to bring the bike back whereas in B16 it was more of a switch where it was either savable or a crash.
3. Overall control of the bike seems improved and more stable.
Cons:
1. Air physics are not as satisfying as B16. BUT it is not impossible to whip. I do prefer the air physics in B16 as they allowed you to throw the bike around like how you would like instead of having an invisible force limiting your movements. And having to turn into the whip to bring it back is so strange and hard to adapt to.
I was upset that I lost all my control presets when B17 updated, but after some trial and error it is playable. No I don't think it is as satisfying to play like B16, but it also could of been a lot worse.
Pros:
1. I like the confidence in lateral traction. I've found with a good line I seem to have better traction and was able to be smoother. I felt in B16 you had less confidence throughout some corners and would have the front end washing out more when I would push as compared to B17.
2. Saving swaps seem to be more efficient. I have gotten pretty sideways and was able to bring the bike back whereas in B16 it was more of a switch where it was either savable or a crash.
3. Overall control of the bike seems improved and more stable.
Cons:
1. Air physics are not as satisfying as B16. BUT it is not impossible to whip. I do prefer the air physics in B16 as they allowed you to throw the bike around like how you would like instead of having an invisible force limiting your movements. And having to turn into the whip to bring it back is so strange and hard to adapt to.
I was upset that I lost all my control presets when B17 updated, but after some trial and error it is playable. No I don't think it is as satisfying to play like B16, but it also could of been a lot worse.