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Re: Rule T-11: WHY!?!?!?!???

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Originally Posted by Joe Ross View Post
I think it also levels the playing field because local teams can't manufacture parts at home. A well equipped team could easily fabricate a lot of parts during the practice day, making the withholding allowance useless.
I don't understand how this would get them around the withholding allowance. Teams still would only be allowed to bring in 30 pounds; the rules specify "...to each event....". Meaning (to me, anyway) that the applies throughout the tournament, not just when the robot is brought into the facility.
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