[Ken Loyd]

Gabriel,

In 2000 we used a fiberglass rod to engage our hook which was slightly larger in diameter than the hanging bar. As we drove under the bar the hook would engage the bar. We used nylon cord to pull our 129 lb robot off the ground about six inches. It took about 12 seconds to get six inches off the ground. I hope this helps.

Ken Loyd
Team 64

PS It worked well enough to allow us to make it to the semi-finals that year.