I agree, you need a new LBS. The forks are pretty complicated in the number of ways they can be adjusted, it would be so much better to be shown than read it.
Plus there is not 1 "right" way to set it up. It sounds like you found the ways to adjust it on the internet, now just ride and find how you like it.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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