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Discussion in 'Hawaii' started by hirod, Mar 23, 2016.

  1. Mar 23, 2016 at 10:46 PM
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    hirod

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    What's your guys opinions on steel versus aluminum skids for hawaii?
     
    hirod, Mar 23, 2016
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  2. Mar 23, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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    GrisMunkyNinja

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    I got aluminum. No need worry about rust.
     
    GrisMunkyNinja, Mar 23, 2016
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  3. Mar 24, 2016 at 1:10 AM
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    what do you really need steel for here anyways right?
     
    Vanguard, Mar 24, 2016
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  4. Mar 24, 2016 at 1:59 AM
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    I like the no-rust factor too. I'd say steel provides a shitload more protection though, and if I was going hardcore, effing shit up type wheeling, I'd go steel. but since my off-roading is closer to the ocean to fish/dive/camp, and not like gnarly kine crawling, aluminum suits my needs.
     
    cubiclesurfer, Mar 24, 2016
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  5. Mar 24, 2016 at 7:12 AM
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    gearcruncher, Mar 24, 2016
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