everyone i know who had drakes didnt like them. they look sweet and are light as hell, but they have so many freaking screws and bolts in them. like in spots that dould just be solid construction they put a bolt. my friends where constantly loseing bolts and haveing to get new ones mid day.
i love my burtons, and i swear by them. they aren't cheap, but they seem to last.
as for tuneing. i always get mine done up at blue cause i know a kid that works there, and he really spends time makeing sure mine is perfect. Nestors does and alright job and so does army/navy.