operator standing on things?

[jacob_dilles]

lol you could get thos boots for people with dissablitys that have the 8" heels... but get 2 of them. i doubt anyone would notice

[Jonathan M.]

Originally Posted by jacob_dilles

lol you could get thos boots for people with dissablitys that have the 8" heels... but get 2 of them. i doubt anyone would notice

Lol, and wear really long pants.

[Cory]

Or, stop trying to think of ways to beat the rules (and make yourselves look bad) and just deal with them instead.

FIRST doesnt care how short you are, they only care about you not getting any kind of aid unless you're handicapped and it's absolutely necessary for your own safety.

Another reason Im sure they dont allow people standing on boxes is safety. The first time someone falls off and breaks their necks, FIRST gets sued.

Cory

[Mike Schroeder]

trust me the height advantage doesnt help at all.....

my first real year on a team (2000) i was human player for one round and one round only that was my sophmore year of hs, i was probobly 6'5, 6'6 and the one round i competed in, i almost got my team disqualifed... apperntly you cant put your whole hand over the player station barrier...... (oops)

as for the rules, i know in the past it has been illeagal to have the driver/manipulator to have anything that can assist them.. as for this year, i havent acctually sat down to read the complete rule book yet (better late then never right?) so i can only tell you that previous years, cory would be correct and standing on anything would be illeagal

[supersy77]

Originally Posted by dez250

What is your legal height?

I am 5ft 2

[David66]

Here's a good idea. Let's all settle down for a minute....Okay? Good, let's move forward. Arguing about the rules doesn't change them. Fighting doesn't change them-and neither does feeling righteous. So let's end this discussion until FIRST comes back with an answer. Or until someone finds the answer in the archive and posts it. No need to get feisty.

[dez250]

I talked to a FIRST Staff/ HEAD REF today, i asked him about the question if short drivers should be able to use a a device to prop them higher up, and heres his answer (*cut down in length). Unless there is a physical disability there should be no reason why a such device would be needed. Part of FIRST is choosing your drive team. Many thoughts and decisions should be placed forward when drivers are selected. One of these are heigth issues. If your team choose a short driver then you choose a short driver. So at the heigth of 5'2", a device to raise your point of vision will not be allowed. Also if you plan on using a device or need a device present please clear it through FIRST and your Regional/event Director prior to the event.