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Re: How to build good bumpers

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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle View Post
I know that either 1114 or 254 (I cant remember) uses a special low friction material to slide by opponents during pin-holds.
I believe 254 uses sailcloth or something similar.


The biggest thing with bumpers is to get the fabric nice and tight. What some teams will do is to staple (or otherwise secure) one side of the fabric, then have several people stretch it over the noodles and hold it while someone staples the other side down.
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