AIRRAPTOR- i have heard that the sparks honda runs only 7 paddles and apparently it works for them but we are talking about a raptor and i know from experience that a ten paddle works better in most situations with a raptor that is built beyond stock.as i have said before i ride the dunes 35 to 40 wekends a year so i get to try a lot of different combinations and the 8 paddle hauler doesnt even come close to the performance that i get with the 10 paddle.if you are talking about wet sand then yes less paddles will probably work better but for typical dry summer conditions the 10 is the way to go.i would also keep in mind that the sparks honda may be running a buffed tire and from what i have heard the 7 paddle in a double or triple buff would be about equivelant to a 9 or 10 paddle hauler in regular form.AIRRAPTOR-have you tried a 10 paddle hauler on your raptor,i think that you would be pleased with the gain in performance that you would get especially with the power that your raptor must have.