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Re: safety of ATV whip

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Originally Posted by JHSmentor View Post
Well - seems that the ATV whip is out.

But, there are many types (or grades?) of composite rod that might work for this application. Fiberglass or aluminum tent poles, or fishing rods (not the little flimsy ones) that can practically bend in half.

Has anyone tried anything like that? It's something we may look into more - but if someone else already has then that would be very helpful.
I wouldn't say "it's out", but I would make sure there is plenty of safety margin and that you have that safety margin documented for the inspectors. I'd also make sure that the locking system that holds it in place is VERY robust.
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