Ok for starters don't go getting overly defensive with site members who read your post and offer info. (Even if they are questioning your set-up)
Next, your asking for help and getting info from people including Josh. He didn't say you don't know how to ride…..He said once you get a couple adjustments made, learn how to ride the bike with that new set-up. (In other words…"Get Used To What It Likes")
Next….I love when people say "Our ride spot is unlike any other in the country"….How the fuck would you know that? You have a special dirt that's only in a 4 square mile area and NO OTHER dirt is even similar? If THAT is truly the case….NO input from anyone can help you.
Your looking for input from people who do this on a serious level and they a stumped by your use of your current set-up. Nobody called you out or bashed your choice in tire….it's just unconventional.
I personally would say that if your in hard packed dirt/clay…then what is the point of a Ripper since you can't sink the whole paddle blade into the surface? I would think your just skimming the top of the surface with a big paddle. It's called too much tire and it makes launches overly aggressive and bogs motors requiring gearing to solve it. But your 130 and I'm 210…so if YOU feel it works for you…..Fine. Just don't get all Butt Hurt if people have a differing opinion.
Trust me when I say……You were NOT shown any disrespect. But those who throw elbows on this site too easily get a quick lesson in unwanted negativity. LOL
Good luck with your changes. I prefer a bike without a bar if you can manage it too.