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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol
Even if the rules would allow reuse of the bumpers, you'd be wise to look at making a new set. They get pretty beat up over the course of a year, especially if you go to several events and off-season events. The pool noodles begin to compress, and the wood starts to splinter and even crack. Besides, don't you want a fresh look for your new robot each year?
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No problem, the added flexibility of the cracked plywood compensates for the compressed noodles.
But in all seriousness, if the inside of the bumpers could slide out of the fabric, then at least the fabric could be reused for probably one extra season.