Probably not, but it's a huge downside. If you use nylon bolts, and you size them exactly right, you can get a similar protection with bolts, but nothing beats rubber bands to save the plane in a crash. I have studied a lot of crashes (most of them mine), and I'm convinced a lot of the damage is caused by the wing being rigidly connected to the fuse. The wings on most of the planes we fly, while being very light weight, are also very strong. In a crash, frequently a wing tip hits first, and the weight of the engine and the rigid connection of the wing to the fuse can really destroy the fuse between the firewall and the leading edge. This happens even in a crash that the plane should easily survive. With rubber bands, you eliminate this rigid coupling, and frequently save the plane. Yes, putting on 10 rubber bands is a bit of a pain, but the bolts aren't all that much fun either, and rebuilding planes after minor crashes is a huge pain.