Bumper sets, skirts, or reversibles?

[raptaconehs]

Originally Posted by bEdhEd

Team 701 prefers reversible Velcro bumpers. We do this so we do not use any space in the pit for another set, and so we do not have to use skirts which can look messy, or can come loose during a match. The nice thing about reversibles, is that we never have to think about which color our bumpers have to be. We usually change colors in queuing, but if we forget, we change them on the field when setting up the robot. We like not having to worry about bumpers that involve extra pieces, like skirts and sets. The only time we ever remove our bumpers is during inspection.

This is the same process that Team 3200 has been using for the last 2 years. We found it a large hassle to change out bumpers completly.

[thinker&planner]

Reversables FTW

We would also purposely come with the wrong colors to show off one of the only things that worked really well on our robot...

[bEdhEd]

Originally Posted by thinker&planner

Reversables FTW

We would also purposely come with the wrong colors to show off one of the only things that worked really well on our robot...

There will always be teams that end up making robots that are short of their expectations, but when your bumpers are the only thing worth showing, the struggle is real!

I can imagine the scenario in the pits:

Judge: So, what part of your robot is your team most proud of, and why?

Student: The fabric. It's nice and soft. Wanna feel?

Judge: *touches bumper* Wow, it is. What's it made of?

Student: Dolphin fur. Imported from North Antarctica. Don't worry, it's tuna safe.

{{{{INSTANT IMAGERY AWARD}}}}

[excel2474]

We're using these reversible bumpers. http://www.robopromo.net/product_p/rp_fb.htm

[Regorek]

We use reversible bumpers, mostly for the speed at which we can change them.