[Zyik]

I like the bumper rule personally. Yes it's a little annoying because of R16, but that's really the only downside I can find. Having bumpers on your robot not only allows you more weight down low but also protects you from the other robots that are going to be speeding around the track. They also protect the work you've done on the robot in case the your driver is going to fast and hits one of the walls.

Bumpers also allow you to add a splash of color onto your robot. I love how we have bright orange bumpers every year. If you get creative they can look really nice in addition to being helpful.