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Re: Driving up the portcullis

Our team tried this. We have a few of the four inch anymark wheels (checkered tread) on the frount of our intake mechanism. We decided to try it. Only about half of the wheel is exposed toward the gate so we were able to roll the gate up and it rested on top of our wheels. From there we lifted the intake mechanism up and drove under. Our portcullis is made out of wood and has the 5lb lift force. This is how we plan on tackling this defence during competitions.