Precharging

[JesseK]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

If the venue requires really tight quarters in the queue, then they may ask (The LRI is the messenger) teams to remove any air in the expectation that injuries will be minimized.

I dunno Al. I think this is the exact thing James is concerned with. This is the first time I've ever read about teams being told to de-pressurize after leaving the pits and before entering the field. That specific scenario is definitely not in the rules and (IMO) is very subjective. (edit) - If this were about de-pressurizing after a match, then I see the point and understand the de-pressurization even though it's not in the rules.

There are other instances of this happening with pneumatics as well. For example, some RI's still do not believe plastic pneumatic tanks should be allowed and give them extra scrutiny in the name of 'safety'.

Is the de-pressurization on a per-team basis, or does it impact everyone with pneumatics at the event when such a request is made? Who makes the call on what is 'safe enough'?