I can tell you unequivocally, W-E is easier. i always felt that way, but was validated when I was helping with some trail stuff one saturday morning (putting the signs in in the ground) with a few of the builders and others. I was jabbing with Rugger and I told him that I preferred riding it W-E. He laughed at me and said "Yeah, cuz it's way easier that way". It is more downhill (= more fun), for sure. Plus I like climbing Spongebob, or trying to clean it, at least.