Man, these gear dont seem that weak!

Did you guys notice any fragility in the structure before they broke or was it a particularly hard landing that did it? I've tugged on them a few times and they seem in there, plus the one landing I had (elevator drop down to the ground) was kinda rough, but not a problem...and all other landings are so gentle...

Is anyone having any luck w/ the gear in the stock configuration after extensive use??? Or is the feeling that they will break no matter what, who or when?

I just hate adding weight to it as it barely pulls out of a t-roll as it is...

Scott