[Al Skierkiewicz]

Will,
As pointed out, gas shocks are legal but fluid filled shocks are not. If you think about the reason behind such a rule, it is easy to see why. Any spilled fluid on the playing field will either severely delay play or stop play until the carpet can be replaced. In many venues, the game plays on a basketball court which would be damaged by spilled fluids of almost any kind, silicone or water included.