Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Did this happen? That is an interesting idea.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

I can think of only one reason to use pool noodles as bumpers--to float in a pool!!! Water game confirmed! :^D

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

I don't know, but its been a rule for several years.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

It was put in this year 2016 (almost certain it wasn't there in 2014) to prevent teams from making almost wedged shape bumpers.

So WildStang pretty much wins by default.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Can we all take a moment to congratulate the OP for beating Ryan Hall to this post.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Is there a way to spotlight an entire thread?

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Anyone have a cheap source for quality dense and or solid noodles? We're totally out.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

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Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Just out of curiosity, are there any teams that don't use the round pool noodles and go with one of the other shapes? It seems to me that the shape of pool noodles in the bumpers could dramatically affect robot to robot contact and I am a little surprised that I have never seen it discussed here.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Congratulations Vale.

Somebody should probably check on Ryan to make sure he is all right.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

good point, never considered that

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

He makes a compelling point, but I honestly think it deserves its own thread.

Re: [FRC Blog] Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season
 

Thanks for that, now I realize that's just what they want us to think!

Powder coat game double-confirmed!!!

Edit:
Citrus Dad can only think of one reason? I smell troll...

And yes, congrats to Vale!