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Re: Bumper rules clarification

As long as there is no more than a 1/4" gap between the frame and the bumper backing, you may have more than 8" of "unsupported" bumper.
...unless I've totally misread the following rule and associated Figure.

R26 BUMPERS must be supported by the structure/frame of the ROBOT (see Figure 4-9). To be considered supported, a minimum of ½ in. at each end of the BUMPER must be backed by the FRAME PERIMETER. Additionally, any gap between the backing material and the frame:
A. must not be greater than ¼” deep, or
B. not more than 8 in. wide
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