You know. . .
Believe it or not, I have ! !
HOWEVER, I don't think anything could survive a hit with that much force, but more importantly, I believe that there would be too much flex in that length when the paddles are working hard in cyclic. Now I could be DEAD WRONG.
I'm not saying it wouldn't work, Heck; may try it after all.
If I'm not on the forums for awhile; then You know there's been a BAD accident !