Rough Draft For a New Monk Opener

[wereotter]

Something I was doing yesterday that might help here, shoulder tackle is ogcd. So I would wind tackle > demolish > riddle of wind > dragon kick > fists of fire > twin snakes > inner release > snap punch > riddle of fire > forbidden chakra > bootshine > brotherhood.

This may not be as effective as yours, but maybe would help refine what you’ve put together.

[FoodAspectedPrimal]

Your version is perfectly acceptable, I would think, if you are not using a Strength Potion. Without the potion, delaying the riddle of wind until after the demolish is feasible as you wouldn't risk clipping dragon kick.
The other reason for the double tackle prior to the demolish at the start, however, is to grant the demolish the 10% damage boost from the first GL stack.

I did modify the second set of tackles with your advice, however.

[BucklesTrespen]

Something I was doing yesterday that might help here, shoulder tackle is ogcd. So I would wind tackle > demolish > riddle of wind > dragon kick > fists of fire > twin snakes > inner release > snap punch > riddle of fire > forbidden chakra > bootshine > brotherhood.

This may not be as effective as yours, but maybe would help refine what you’ve put together.

I don't think Demolish in Fists of Wind is a good idea, it'll be 5% weaker than in FoF wouldn't it?

[wereotter]

I don't think Demolish in Fists of Wind is a good idea, it'll be 5% weaker than in FoF wouldn't it?

Yes.... though the method I was using was less about the DOT tick and the efficiency of building up GL stacks, especially since not long afterwards you're reapplying it under Riddle of Fire. Even under the old Monk opener, your Demolish DOT wasn't that impressive since it was being applied without any GL stacks at all.