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Originally Posted by jamie_1930
In my opinion a second year team should go and still get the rookie kit in order to better stock their inventory, the veteran package is for the benefit of "the veterans" who have seen the same wheel, servo, speed controller, ect. year after year and still have well stocked parts they could use.
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Keep in mind none of the super veteran teams get a second cRIO, the most expensive item in the kit, and other control system parts, so they're just as unwell stocked. Stuff like the compressor, etc. makes more sense though (I think my team hasn't used an onboard compressor yet...)
I figure this is better than them having to raise costs, which would get many of the same complaints without any opportunity for anyone who doesn't need all the parts to cut funding. So it might not be a savings, but it's still alright in my opinion.
Consider this: If your team didn't use an onboard compressor even one year in its history and you feel you need one now, that's most of the difference right there. With that and the battery charger, even if my team bought everything else removed from the KoP they'd still come up a few dollars short.
Note: Above based on the $1400 estimate; $2000+ is significantly more upsetting for me.