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Re: Pyramid variation

Palmetto pyramids were within 3/8". That is a typical tolerance for most FIRST fields. Some of the variation was probably due to the flooring underneath. You could see a gradual change in elevation in the carpet when on the field.

We try to keep these type of tolerances in our design. Call it "room for error". We typically expect up to a 1/2" difference in field vs drawings. Overall though the two pyramids at Palmetto on the field and the practice pyramid were within "tolerance".
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