Surf Gate Build
I kind of buy your theory about the load being decreased due to the fact that this should require less ballast which will in turn not force the platform into the water as much. I'll start by saying I too am interested in how this is mounted, functions and distributes the load from a technical/engineering standpoint. My only caution is that you mentioned placing a lateral load or stress on the platform which might be more than the platform mounts were designed to withstand on a continued basis. Just my thought as of this moment.
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