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I was wondering if I could get a tally of wheels or tracks. Not what kind wether it be omnitreads or 6 wheel just if you are going with wheels or tracks.
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Re: Wheels or track

Tracks break too much. Wheels are the way to go and you can turn better with them.
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Re: Wheels or track

I am personally against tracks because they come off too easy and they are harder to turn with. (I would start a poll for this one)
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This year we`ve decided against tracks (5 years running now) because for good tracks you pretty much have to overdesign every aspect, which is very time-consuming. Instead we`re focussing on the tube manipulator.
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Re: Wheels or track

tracks are heavier and the manuverability isnt very good. we're using wheels.
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Re: Wheels or track

Tracks, we obviously found something that works because we don't break treads.
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Re: Wheels or track

I think both work but wheels are much better.

They turn a lot better, they push, and they are a lot easier (I think) to assemble and maintain.

But, then again, it is your own opinion.
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Re: Wheels or track

both track and wheels have their advantages but since this years arena is on carpet tracktion is no longer the BIGGEST issue so i'm sticking with wheels
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Re: Wheels or track

Wheels are easier when manuevering around, which is going to be a key part of this year's game.

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