Strop design

Has anyone got experience of using Orange Boat Fenders
in the strop configuration to help with visability
when looking for broken strops.

I would intend to fit this by the weak link having
the additional benefit of lifting the weak links of
the ground and reducing wear and battering.

My possible concern is storing energy and therefore
pinging back at the glider on failure of the weak link
if fitted in series

Would there be an issue with having a fender attatched
only at one end and therefore not in the circuit.