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Originally Posted by dminor
Believe it or not, they're doing it - - so save (especially unsprung) weight. Now that the sub-40-lb quest has been conquered by so many, they're trying to go lighter and lighter. Not saying I'm doing it, but . . . .
That's counter productive going down-hill since reduced sectional density cuts your terminal velocity.
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