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01-15-2004 | 01:44 PM

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RE: An E-Sledge is born to help with the long winter.

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ORIGINAL: lomcevek1

Yeah it's a hell of a machine, I am having some problems with the carbon popping off. but I have a theory that the temperature changes might be a little responsible for that.

Composites are awesome for tension loading but not so good for compression.

I built mine with C/F tube .180". Just routed a groove part way through the foam for it to lay in. It may be marginally heavier than the I-Beam, mine came in at 12 oz. even. I showed it to Jeff and he said it was a lot stiffer than his. It will definately take a hit.You might keep it in mind for your next one. If you get as cocky with yours as I do with mine there will be a next one[:@]
Off subject: I just got a package from Morris (Sledge kit)

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