Yep I'm firmly in the leave a nadge of power on brigade - the question is just how much is a nadge and that is just a matter of experience or more accurately trial and error (too much and it floats too little and you'll rattle your fillings - get it just right and only the chirp or rumble of tyres give the point od contact away)
Nah you'll like the arrer 2 it may be short on wing area but that also gives you a great touring platform.