[AllenGregoryIV]

Hey Jon,

Spectrum is using a combination of plaction and kit wheels this year because we find that the plaction wheels have very poor traction on the bridge (lexan) and the the key (HDPE). The plaction wheels however are great on the carpet because they can interlock with it.

I would consider using plaction on your front wheels and kit wheels in the rear, that way you can climb the bridge backwards and keep traction on the bridge the whole time. You will also probably still be able to get into your preferred shooting position touching the driver station wall and the barrier ("checkmate shooting") because your kit wheels will slip a bit easier sideways than having all plaction wheels.

If possible I would also chain the two wheels on each side together to make sure all of your power is transferred to the ground no matter which subset of your wheels are in contact with the ground.

I did see that Shadetree Mechanics (3999) broke a kit wheel but that was an extremely tough impact on the barrier, most teams should really slow down before they climb, teams like 16 are rare that can climb the barrier at high speeds.

PM me and we can talk more about this problem.