Experiences on a 6speed long travel set up?

Hi guys I know this is a newby question but, has any one actually experienced having a long travel set up on a 6 speed transmission? Wondering if it's as fun with an automatic transmission. Basically, on a drivers point of view is it harder to hit the dunes on 6speed trans then it would with a auto? For example; shifting gears issue, stalling, or what ever. But I hope u guys get the idea. What are your guys opinion and experiences?

 

It's the driver not the transmission.

 

Yeah I figured, but performance wise tho... Do u think it's better with manual transmission or automatic. Again I know it comes down to drives perspective.

 

Nice build GELO!! Jst noticed you have a manual trans too. Took it out yet? I mean dunes and what not. How did it handle? Awesome mid travel set up by the way.