Rule T-11: WHY!?!?!?!???

[Jaxom]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

I think it also levels the playing field because local teams can't manufacture parts at home. A well equipped team could easily fabricate a lot of parts during the practice day, making the withholding allowance useless.

I don't understand how this would get them around the withholding allowance. Teams still would only be allowed to bring in 30 pounds; the rules specify "...to each event....". Meaning (to me, anyway) that the applies throughout the tournament, not just when the robot is brought into the facility.