This seems harsh.
Sure the op could have been a bit better, but so could almost every post
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I enjoy the detailed technical stuff. So did enjoy the post.
Likely too long (ask AI to simplify the post)
And preface with your own expertise and your AI use. Those who want to skip AI analysis can skip the post instead of complaining about AI this and AI that.
I enjoyed this post as well. I also enjoyed the AI formatting for technical bullet points. Much better than poorly structured run-on paragraphs.
I recently switched to an M6 system and have a spare set of titanium m6 mast bolts that I’m hesitant to use. I guess I’ll keep them as backups for the moment. I’m also going to keep it raw for now. No tef-gel for me.
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Good engineering is not just about why something fails but how much and under what conditions. You failed with your AI data because you did not postulate the why? The users (myself included) are on a beach, a boat, or some 3rd world ,middle of nowhere where location. Lube specs, torque, and dissimilar materials are not at the top of our mind. So ask yourselves is a 6 mm satisfactory in the environment including user error or not. It is not especially with foils greater than 1 meter in span.
The industry should advance with no tool assembly or minimal fasteners that are capable of handling all the conditions. For all but a very, very small percentage of riders we just want a simple product so we can ride. We are not jumping and flipping but carving and riding. Smaller is not the answer, rather slightly over sizing is. Be damned the inconsequential weight.
Engineer a better product for the user!
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