El Dolo

personally, I prefer the original front. True the back shows off more rootage, but the movement is better from the front. The top of the tree looks more centered over the base in the front. I cant really describe the feeling i get, but the overall balance just seems "right" from the front, with it's smoothe curves, were as the back has sharper turns. Unless your going for a slant style and plan to change the potting angle, Id stick with that front.
As for showing off the roots in the back, your already in the process of making new aerials, so I wouldn't be too worried about the back having more at the moment. Good luck.

-Roy-