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> While I'd like the soft landing these shock absorbers are
> likely to provide I'm also concerned that I'd be risking  a bent prop. Am
> I needlessly worrying here?
 
> Doug


Doug,

I think you would REDUCE the risk of a bent prop.  If the main gear
compresses more, and the nose gear compression rate hasn't changed, then the
nose of the plane will rise.

Matt