25-11-2015, 13:58
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Director of Programs, GOFIRST
AKA: Nick Aarestad
FTC #9205 (The Iron Maidens)
Team Role: College Student
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Rookie Year: 2009
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 1,546
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Re: TETRIX All Terrain vs. Stealth Wheels vs. ???
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Originally Posted by GeeTwo
Finally, while I haven't seen the FTC rules, and perhaps they disallow it, has anyone considered engaging the churros on the steep grade with hooks or grippers and climbing rather than (or in addition to) trying to roll up them?
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I've seen a couple of teams take this route at MN's first two qualifiers. They seemed to a have a somewhat easier time climbing than many teams with just a drive train.
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