[Madison]

Originally Posted by Molten

The form of the aluminum has as much effect on its integrity as the thickness. 1766 has always built its bots out of aluminum tubing. It really isn't that much thicker then 1/8" however given that it is a square tube, it absorbs forces much nicer then a 1/8" plate as the original post suggests.

Understand from my original post, that I was making my personal judgment based on the way the vamfun described the set up. Withoout at least a picture, I can't say with any confidence which way I would side in an actual ruling. Wow, I'm starting to sound a bit like the GDC on this one. I guess I've heard them respond on this topic way too many times.

Please refrain from making "personal judgements," about rules. If there is a question about how a rule may be interpreted or enforced, bring your concern to the GDC through the proper channels and await their remarks.

Our best guess about what satisfies the criteria of these rules can be detrimental the progress and success of other teams -- especially younger teams that haven't yet learned the ropes.