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Unread 28-01-2010, 11:38
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Hanging Mechanism Material

My team was looking at 2004 competition videos, and we have decided to try a technique used in one of them. The idea is to use some sort of pole whether its fiberglass or another material, that can bend in half by bieng pulled down by a cim motor, and is released during the last 20 seconds until the hook is flush with the bar. Then we use the cim motor to retract the rope and pull ourselves up. but we need a material that is flexible enough to bend at least 90 degrees, and that also can suppurt a 15 lbs. hook. If any material like this exists could someone help me out and let me know what it is?

Thanks

Alex