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Unread 01-04-2003, 10:38
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Originally posted by Al Skierkiewicz
No, that is still considered "live" weight and their sudden movements will make for unstable driving. Of course you can dump them on the field and not be penalized for leaving part of your robot on the field when you KOH. Only thing is they must not touch any bins at the end of the match.
Al,
Surely coming from a team as experienced and well respected as Wildstang, you've encountered problems like these before.

Any advice you can share on how to better secure our X-Cat ballast during matches would be much appreciated.

Hopefully I can stop by your pits at nationals, and see your securement method. (Beautiful Robot Al... just beautiful).

Thanks,
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