Tell them your newfound passion for FIRST as a program, and let them know all you're doing is getting more involved to broaden your FIRST horizon - Dorienne [more]
This is a document produced by the engineers at Brecoflex with tips for FIRST teams interested in using their belts for "treads". There is a great section where they compare the coefficients of friction for their various backings on the three FIRST field surfaces for the 2006 competition...