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Originally Posted by [527]phil

I don't believe welding is a good option, it's just more machinery you need to bring to the competition. and I weld aluminum all the time, just cuz it's harder dosen't mean it's not good, no pain no gain. and correct me if i'm wrong but isn't there a no smoke or sparks rule, cuz they had that at our regional last year, and i don't believe that first would approve of welding while people are walking about without protective eyewear.

You can't weld at competitions. Some events will have welders at the machine shop that can make any repairs to welded parts that may fail.