I average about 1400dps with DF. The spec is great as long as people don't realize you are shooting them. Once a sorc or PT gets on you its RIP.
We NEED more mobility and/or survivability.
Snipers are good until people realize you are there then our terrible mobility gets us **** on. Meanwhile sorcs can DPS harder, have more survivability and mobility.
So someone who was around for old gear gets the new stuff but someone who is new to the game doesn't. Aside from that, whats the point of even releasing new gear then?