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Re: Grappling hook?

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Originally Posted by Sean Raia View Post
Yeah that was one of our concerns, and i doubt we will be using the grappling hook idea. But would it be possible to shoot the grappling hook out or reel the rope in and lift a 120 pound robot in the first place?

I want to know weather or not we should consider it as a plausible idea.
it's very plausible. if you could get the accuracy, you should have the strength pretty easily after that. after all, mountain climbers+ gear tend to be well over 120 lbs, and those ropes will easily hold the weight.
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