If your running pro circuits and pods, you are way lean. What's your elevation? If below 1500 ft, try 300 mains and a 27.5 pilot and work your way down on the main
I see your skeptical of pods, but they are good. Chunk the airbox and powerlid. I run through mud and reasonable amounts of water and haven't had any issues.
Just thought I would add this. I can call cam and order 5 dollars worth of junk or 30 dollars worth of nuts and bolts and he treats me like I'm spending thousands. He will continue to get my money. A+ in my book