Billfred, you know my opinion, the best fix to the bumper rules would be scraping them and letting us run without them. But we know that ain't gonna happen.
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Originally Posted by Chris is me
Polycarb would probably work, it's definitely strong enough once you get to 3/8". Fiberglass would probably be overkill, if anything, but it would definitely hold up just fine. Fiberglass frames work just fine for robotics, they're just horribly heavy.
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Plywood is perfect for bumper material, it is relatively cheap, easy to work with, and widely available. If we could find something to replace the pool noodles that was as cheap and available I would be happier. Buying pool noodles in MI in winter is rough.