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Old 08-27-2009, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GBBob
The concern is primarily what happens to the jock when he lands on this surface versus dirt, grass, etc. The jocks have always said they hate landing on Poly because you just stick to it, but the tragedies involving Rene and Mike are making this a much more critical issue now.
Exactly.....I forgot to mention that.

On sand, I guess you slide a little so the impact is different.

As I told a jock agent today, I am 6 foot and 250lbs, I won't be going 35MPH on a horse anytime soon, so those guys can do what they feel is right
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