[Al Skierkiewicz]

Guys,
I am guessing the answer came from this rule...
D. BUMPERS segments must have a minimum length of six inches (as defined by the
BUMPER backing), and a maximum length that does not exceed the maximum horizontal
dimension of the ROBOT (except for the soft cushion in the corner, as permitted by Rule
<R07-C>).
We have allowed teams to make one piece bumpers that do not violate any other rules. Paul's design is but one that appears to be legal.
Please remember that the 1" hard parts rules is a cross sectional rule as defined in Fig 4-1 extending out from the robot frame. As always, inspectors are concerned that no hard parts exist in the corners that can damage another robot. Sorry that you got passed at one regional and caught at another. We are trying hard to make things consistent across all regionals.