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Re: Grappling hook?

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Originally Posted by Sean Raia View Post
I think our team is actually going with a scissor lift mechanism with hooks on the top. we want to be able to go under the tunnel. I just thought the grappling hook was a neat idea for discussion, and im from what i read its possible and legal if it doesn't go outside the dimensions.
I would be wary of this idea, w tried to do this a few years back lifting just a few pounds and ours totally failed. If you do decide to do this just consider that the lower the lift gets the worse the mecanical disadvantage gets.
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