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Originally posted by UlTiMaTeP
I have no doubt that suction cups will hold great. BUT when a bot hits you its not gonna try and pull you up like a potato its gonna try and push you from the side which a suction cup grips straight down.... for example take any suction cup and take somthing flat, stick it on and feel how much force is needed to pull it straight off, then stick it back on and try and slide it, if the surface is flat and smooth the suction will stay intact but you will be able to move it where ever you would like. Which is exactly what is going to happen at KOH
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Should put away any debate on suction cups. The full weight of the glass pane is being held by the suction cups and its on it's side. I don't think the worker would stand where he is, if those cups weren't safe.