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Old 11-13-2009, 07:42 PM   #60 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob
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Wheels are the 1st thing that come to mind, but they create point loads I try to stay away from. Race cars use skid plates on the bottom instead of bump stops, saving space, weight and complication. They can be very cheap to replace, and protect a wide area. Some helicopters land with forward motion so often, they have carbide skids.
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