The term “shell shock” emerged during World War I to describe psychological trauma experienced by soldiers exposed to intense bombardment and combat. Symptoms included severe anxiety, tremors, and emotional distress. In a notable case, a soldier exhibited extreme fear and agitation when a doctor presented him with a military helmet, indicating a deep association between the object and his traumatic experiences. Over time, the understanding of such conditions evolved, leading to the modern diagno

We take our shock reviews seriously, and the key to empirical testing is consistency and repeatability. Despite Johnson Valley being our favorite zone and the home of all our testing until recently, the last thing you could call JV is consistent, so it was time for a change. Most of you SoCal wheelers should be incredibly familiar with where we test now, but with manicured and maintained features and obstacles, it is the perfect place to test. So today, in the name of transparency we are talking