[Swampdude]

Good points made. We are currently just under 100lbs, and around 123 with bumpers and battery. So we figured a nominal 145 lb bot needed to have it's CG less than 19" from the other end of the bridge. Which should be easy and should only require a driver to move as far as they can out to the end. I'm hoping and in theory this should be quick and easy. If there were still a weight issue there's a few pounds to play with but I think we're good as long as we balance with 115+ lb bots.

I agree 118's method is better but we'll have to wait and see what the head ref thinks first.

I will say that the reason the bridge balancing became a priority over scoring balls was the realization of different strategies to defend shooting and starve balls etc. I think the great shooters may be in for a surprise when up against good defense, feeders and ?!?! etc. So I think the 3 bot balance will usually be key to winning in the finals.