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20-01-2010, 18:23

EricH

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Re: PVC Frame

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Originally Posted by sportzkrazzy

I'd try to stay away from pvc if at all possible If I was you

Do you have some reason for that statement? PVC can be quite strong, and in the right application, it can be one of the best things for the job. (330's arm in 2005 comes to mind, as does 71's wings in 2002.)

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