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Old 05-30-2022, 06:46 PM
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Regardless of your choice, go long. The "Estes dent" can happen with straight kevlar and with shock cord, but the longer it is, the better chance for drag to dissipate some of that energy so it won't rebound hard.

In the day, long was considered three times the length of your model....
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Old 05-31-2022, 02:36 PM
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In the day, long was considered three times the length of your model....


I've seen that multiple times, so I'll use that going forward. Thanks!
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