Thread: Beginner team, where to begin?
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Re: Beginner team, where to begin?
Look for stuff on sale. I am floored by the amount of stuff that I see in fliers for half price or better that my team could use, but never bothers to look for. Since you have time, look around for what you can get cheaply. I know it sounds like an obvious thing to do, but I think a lot of people shop during the build season, which constricts greatly what they can get for limited capital.

Make sure to prioritize electrical gear (soldering gear, crimpers, wire, etc.) because the kit usually provides the basics for mobility (AM sent out hex bits last year with their stuff too) but lacks the supplies for setting up the whole electrical system. Make sure you have at least one 7/16" wrench too...
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