I wonder if the aluminum nipples are to keep the lead out of the wheelset (to avoid a prop 65 shaming) more than an intentional weight savings? These pontoons have California roots, after all.
Fair point on selling through the RF rims now that they have a house brand alternative. The two brands‘ rims may come from the very same machines, for all I know. I didn’t find anything indicating that park or dh race use would void the warranty, so applying for the ASTM 4 ratings could just have been a means to avoid any potential release date setbacks on a more stringent test.
Feb. 16, 2023, 7:43 p.m. - Blofeld
I wonder if the aluminum nipples are to keep the lead out of the wheelset (to avoid a prop 65 shaming) more than an intentional weight savings? These pontoons have California roots, after all. Fair point on selling through the RF rims now that they have a house brand alternative. The two brands‘ rims may come from the very same machines, for all I know. I didn’t find anything indicating that park or dh race use would void the warranty, so applying for the ASTM 4 ratings could just have been a means to avoid any potential release date setbacks on a more stringent test.