No, you still need clomid.....tapering is a thing of the past IMO,
Yes, that is true. Your gains are a large part dependent on post cycle therapy. In the 80's BB's attempted to keep gains by slowly tapering off and using hcg. Since then the technology in terms of post cycle therapy choices has changed dramatically.
Also, today's bodybuilder seems equipped with far greater and accessible knowledge bases such as this board. Some of the guys on this board have impressive knowledge about successfully gaining and keeping gains from the use of AS along with proper training and diet.