[bpape]

I know that in the past, they had it more as you describe - using your weight to control it. The seats I currently have are the same way - and I'd never by them like this again. Realistically, there are places where it's more uncomfortable trying to keep the recline right and it's IMO distracting.

I think this is why Berk went that way. They had a lot of complaints about the same thing. Now, take this with a grain of salt as I've not sat in any of the manual Berks for over 4 years now. I'm only speaking to personal experience in the past.

Bryan