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Originally Posted by engunneer
Thanks to FRC1339 we have a final answer on glass beads.
https://frc-qa.firstinspires.org/qa/51
I still think the linked rope does not actually contain glass beads after reading the manufacturer's website, but a theoretical rope containing glass beads is not legal. |
After speaking with representatives of Pigeon Mountain Industries, (manufacturer of the retro-reflective rescue rope), I believe neither the question that was asked nor the answer given really settle the issue. IMO, microscopic beads of glass contained entirely within an individual nylon fiber which is then woven into the rope sheath covering the rescue rope clearly does not render the nylon fiber any less a fiber nor inflexible. Just my two cents. Careful wording of questions in Q&A is paramount.
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