Thread: Tank Treads
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Unread 02-02-2010, 15:50
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Re: Tank Treads

I doubt it. I've seen that kind of track since this rule became one of the "standard" rules.

"Other attachments" may refer back to the days before this rule was implemented, when teams used metal cleats, file cards, Velcro, and pretty much anything else they could figure out how to use as a traction device as a traction device. The carpet was constantly getting destroyed--it's a brand-new carpet each regional these days, and often doesn't show too much damage, but if you get a really badly torn up one at the end of the event, that was Thursday or Friday damage back in those days. If you had a really light day, that is.
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