Lacing question part two

I built a half radial wheel for my commuter using a 36H LX hub and Mavic T519 rim (I'm 195 and carry
about 20 pounds extra on a rear pannier). Damn thing never stayed true more than a week despite 140
kg tension on the drive side (measure with a Wheelsmith tensiometer). Switched to 3x and haven't had
a problem since (3 years ago). I believe that a crossed spoke is less likely to go slack because it
is supported by another one that is not at reduced tension when it is.

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Thanks for the answers. I heard that crows foot made a reliable wheel. I just didn't know if it
was a front wheel only application. Sheldon and others recommend a half radial to bring the
wheel's sides to a more even tension. I am asking if anyone build a half radial (non drive
side) with

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36 hole hub (Chris King). I was planning on calling them on Monday. Thanks for the advise, Eric

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