Knots in the rope?

[GeeTwo]

On splices...

As I read it, an "end cap splice" of up to four inches in length would probably be OK (though that would be rather short for 1" line).
Slicing the rope along its length to another rope would require the splice to still be no larger than 1" in diameter (not too difficult if the line is 5/8" or smaller) would still be "braided" and allowed.

Splicing a loop into the end of the line (unless it were very short and could all fit in 4") would not be a knot and would not be allowed. (Say the last part three times fast.)

[Usual caveat that this is my opinion, not a Q&A answer.]

[1247Robotics]

Originally Posted by markmcgary

We've already found a vendor for retroreflective rope.

I didn't see any rule regarding how legal this was. It would be great if it was legal since we are hoping to leverage vision tracking this year.

[Tottanka]

Regarding knots in the loop, are you allowed to make them in the provided rope, and not have it count as the custom rope for the alliance?
Any reference for an anwer?

[Cothron Theiss]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

Regarding knots in the loop, are you allowed to make them in the provided rope, and not have it count as the custom rope for the alliance?
Any reference for an anwer?

I don't think there's a rule explicitly saying you can't, but your event staff will quickly come to hate you. Also, they could cite G02, specifically example J.

[Ari423]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

Regarding knots in the loop, are you allowed to make them in the provided rope, and not have it count as the custom rope for the alliance?
Any reference for an anwer?

No rule to reference, but from a practical standpoint I expect the answer is no. Your whole rope, including knots must be less than 1" wide. If you put knots in the provided rope without getting it inspected*, there is no way to ensure that your rope follows that rule.


*on-field inspections are not allowed and you can't remove the provided ropes from the field

[engunneer]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

Regarding knots in the loop, are you allowed to make them in the provided rope, and not have it count as the custom rope for the alliance?
Any reference for an anwer?

I don't think the alliance is limited to a single custom rope anyway. I think each team is limited to a single custom rope.

I also agree that the field's rope cannot be knotted, as it is not inspectable.

[amesmich]

Originally Posted by mman1506

The rules do not leave room for a metal ring and specifically defines allowed exceptions (may be whipped, fused, covered
in heat shrink or tape, or dipped in a coating material to prevent fraying.)

A metal ring would no longer meet the listed criteria of being a "rope" and thus cannot be installed on the field. If you tied the end of the rope to a chair would you then be able to bring that chair on on the field? Why is a metal ring any different?

Because the chair would violate i04-G