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Grip Tape

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Originally Posted by Section 8
<R35> Adhesive backed tapes are NOT allowed except as follows:
 Velcro tape, any hook and loop tape or double-sided sticky foam may be used for attaching components to the ROBOT. © FIRST 2007 FIRST Robotics Competition Manual, Section 8 – The Robot Page 14 of 29
 Reflective tape may be used with optical sensors in small amounts.
 Adhesive backed tape and labels may be used for labeling purposes on wires, cables, pneumatic lines, etc.
 Electrical tape may be used as an electrical insulator.
Does this disqualify the use of grip tape on ramps of some kind to help with traction? The tape would not come into contact with the carpet so none of those rules for sandpaper and adhesives touching the carpet would come into play.
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