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Originally posted by Gary Dillard
Yeah, the Kingman tread is the same as Wild Stang used in 2002 - it's wedge top conveyor belt available from McMaster-Carr. It only measured about 140-150# on the traction test.
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We didn't use same material as Kingman this year. It was almost identical to our 2001 belt except it was tan and it didn't have the annoying habit of seperating from its backing. Instead of the diamond pattern that Kingman had, it had the peaks like 2001. I think theirs was rubbery, ours wasn't. If you want more info I can ask Raul.
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BTW - the Wild Stang "tank" that they engaged (file cards inside metal cleats) only bumped them up to about 160# traction, which was surprising.
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Yes we only got 160# with the tank, but I think it was without any added normal force so the cleats were slipping. If we added some force the number shot up. Unfortunately we weren't able to lift the goals as well as other teams and couldn't take full advantage of the power of our tank.
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Sure left some impressive marks on our wedge though 
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You had to bring it up, didn't you
That was one of the most exciting sets of matches I saw this year, thanks for the fun
Mike