Tube Inflation

[FRC25]

Will the inner tubes be maintained at a constant pressure? We've found that after some use the tubes may get small punctures and begin to deflate over time. Will they be kept at full pressure or will such a thing be at the discretion of the referees?

[FRC229]

Will there be a set tube pressure (or size?) throughout the matches each day, or will they just be set once at the start of each regional? Regardless, what is the standard pressure and or size to be used?

-Alex

[FRC237]

What is the inflation for the tubes for competitions?

[GDC]

When measured in geologic time, it is virtually certain that gas exchange at a molecular level will occur across a semi-permiable membrane. Therefore, you can anticipate that the pressure within the tubes will change over time.

[FRC1693]

What is the recommended inflation pressure for the Game Pieces?

Will the pieces be kept fully inflated throughout the competition?

[FRC57]

Cute answers aside, there is NO guidance in the manual about the inflation of game pieces, other than that they will be 32" in diameter. Are we to assume that the field crew will run out of breath, and on Friday morning in round 1, 3 pieces will be inflated to 3 psi, while the remaining will only be inflated enough to leave them 1 inch thick? Does the GDC have any guidance on this or is the desire to force teams to assume that all game pieces will be effectively deflated since the GDC doesn't care how inflated they are?

Teams realize that maintaining inflation during the competition will be difficult, but it seems unfair for the GDC to imply that there will be absolutely no standard for the game pieces and that teams should expect everything from almost bursting to a swiss cheese tube to start a match.

[GDC]

There are very clearly stated standards for the Game Pieces. Section 6.3 of the manual declares that when inflated the Game Pieces are approximately 32 inches across the outer diameter and approximately 9-1/2 inches tall, with an inner diameter of approximately 13 inches.

During the competition all Game Pieces will be inflated to their approximate size, not to a specific pressure. Individual Game Pieces will be replaced as necessary if they are unable to hold sufficient pressure to maintain the size requirement. As previously noted, the pressure within each individual Game Piece can be expected to vary over time should damage, small leaks, or normal wear and tear occur.

[FRC229]

"When measured in geologic time, it is virtually certain that gas exchange at a molecular level will occur across a semi-permiable membrane. Therefore, you can anticipate that the pressure within the tubes will change over time." -GDC

Even taking this into account, there must be a standard that all the tubes are filled to at the start. Either a standard of size or pressure. Which is it and to what specification?

-Alex

[GDC]

The answer from January 18th is still valid.

[FRC1535]

Hi, I have a question concerning the spoilers, keepers and ringers. How well inflated are they going to be, before a match. Also if they lose air, will they be replaced during a game, or after? by loosing air, i mean decreased psi not unable to hold air like having a hole in it. if you could give a number that would be awesome! thanks.