[Jim Schaddelee]

Just to be clear it is NOT measured from the end of the pool noodle .I read a e-mail today from a top robot inspector in FIRST that clearly stated bumpers are measure by the wood.

"The GDC has responded in the Q&A on this question but it is consistent with the rules as written. The bumper length is that which is defined by the backing board. So the 3/4 plywood has to be 8" min on either side of any exterior vertices. The soft parts that make up a corner are part of the bumper system but are not backed up by frame structure. With wrap around bumpers, the 3/4" plywood must satisfy the rule. as shown in the rules. "

I hope this helps. We are currently making the needed changes.