How weak are these stock axles?

[samster143]

I just got my axle back from the machine shop after being straightened. Not bad $20. He said the metal was pretty soft. I did not hit it that hard when it bent. However, I do ride the crap out of this thing. Are these things kinda weak? Is the cost of an aftermarket axle worth it? Durablue is like $450. Way too much. How much money do I need to put into this thing? What have your experiences been with axles? Do I need a Durablue? Or just keep straightening these stock ones?

[TimSr]

Stock axles tend to be softer metal than aftermarket. This is good and bad, because they do bend easier, but they dont snap as easily. Id never replace a stock axle with aftermarket unless it needed to be replaced, and is too fargone to bed back. They dont bend very often. Ive never bent one!