Yes, they're bungee cords. The old ones were looking a bit worn.
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Getting them off. Mike says he did them on his Pitts once. They ricocheted when they were cut. Thankfully, these were positively boring when they were cut.
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Getting them on. There's a special tool you use to get the other end on the landing strut.
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