Your opinions on a strong rubber fuel hose

I need your folks opinion on this. I have prebent fuel line (3/8's) that is not bent correctly rather than send it back (cost just as much to send back as i paid for it :(. I was thinking of running it back as far as i could (before it starts going way off) and then cut it off and run rubber fuel hose to the tank. It would probably be cut off somewhere between the rear tire and tank. Is there a strong rubber line that would work? My concern is the 1 in a million chance that something kicks up and cuts the rubber line. I am trying to save money verses buying braided hose and fittings. Am I just being crazy and cheap? Thoughts?