"SUMMITRIDER36" This man is correct !! Todays bonding agents are light years ahead of any product that was out just 5 to 10 years ago. Bonding does not fatigue the metal like welding does. Most welded components break just on the out side of the welded joint...why...heat from welding fatigues the metal. You will definitely see more companies using bond technology in their sleds. 'Plastic Fantastic'....not really plastic though.