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Originally Posted by RTTComanche17
I HATE THAT RULE!!!  Teams should be able to decide weather or not they want bumpers. If teams build sissy robots that cant handle being out on the track and getting hit, then i dont think they can build very effective robots. To me, bumpers are a sign of weakness in a robot. I love seeing robots with battle scars. Besides this year we're not even really supposed to hit. We can 'bump' to signal we want to pass. We're not supposed to plow through the field (although i'd love that. our robot has the strength to take any hits.) Anyone can make a something strong, but it takes and engineer to make something strong and light. and isn't that what we are supposed to be? Future Engineers!
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I couldn't agree more. It seems that the team members that have been around a long time prefer not having bumpers. The old robots did fine without them and there where many games that had head-on full speed collisions every round.
In 2002 every one drove full speed across the field from both sides at (3) 120 lb movable goals and there opponents. There was always a big bang at the start of the match, it was a great crowd pleaser.
In 2004 again most came flying across the field at each other and a 100 lb movable goal at each side of the field.
I believe the time wasted on bumpers could be used so that the students learn more.