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Re: <R08> Section M

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Originally Posted by Cory View Post
There's a difference between a 38" long bumper segment only supported at the ends and a 38" long bumper segment supported every 12". The latter is never going to break if you're using high quality plywood.

The example I gave is what I believe Craig is referring to.
I believe that the impacts will be faster than 6.5 ft/sec this year as well, considering the standard gears given.

And not everyone is going to use "high quality" plywood.
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