We're designing a new start bar for the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro, VT. It's the bar the jumper slides out to sit on as he/she awaits the okay to go. Will the tube specs below be sufficient to support the skier? The bar length is 8ft and is supported at each end. The maximum weight of a jumper might reach 175lb. Historically, 150lb would likely be the max. Can anyone comment on the deflection of this aluminum tube?
6061 Aluminum Round Tube, 3-1/2 OD x .125 wall x 3.250 ID
Many thanks for any insights.
