pic: Bumper Velcro 1

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by djdaugherty

In the picture, there is plywood showing on the back of the bumper. It seems like Update #7 says that all the plywood, even on the back, needs to be covered by the fabric. Is that the impression everyone is getting?

Thanks!

What part of Update 7 is leading you to believe that?

I don't see the words plywood, back, or backing in Team Update 7 or any language that seems to reference the plywood.

[EricH]

Update #7 was only talking about bumper covers and the risks associated with their coming off during a match.

<R07-E> specifies the cover requirements, namely that the covers cover all exposed pool noodles or plywood. Note that Figure 8-1 does not show the cover going all over the back. This leads to the interpretation that "exposed" refers to any part of the bumper that could hit another robot. Plenty of robots have passed in previous years with the plywood back showing under an identical wording of that rule.

Also note that it is not illegal to cover the entire back of the bumper with the cloth. However, it may make mounting more difficult.