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There were a couple of riders on low profile alloy rims who were descending at a similar rate, and another rider on deep section rims (Mavic Cosmics). The chaps on low profile rims seems to be knocked about rather less, although of course it's hard to compare without actually riding the other bikes. I think it may just be a question of getting used to the new bike and wheels.
One problem I did have occasionally was getting into a sort of feedback loop where the bike would be knocked sideways, I'd steer to correct (and, I suspect, over-correct) and then the bike would be blown sideways again. It felt similar to the front-end shimmy you sometimes get at speedy on bikes with noodley frames, but subtly different.
I think I just need more time to get used to it really. Either way, it didn't stop me from descending quickly and enjoying it.