Relentless wrote: -

For that reason I don't think this class will ever be much more than a novelty. You can't turn your first robot into a full combat machine if it's wood, without literally rebuilding it. It isn't cost effective unless you stick to only competing against other wooden robots, and a 12 year old who is new to the sport will quickly get bored with that.

Good point but when a 12 year old gets bored with building and competing in a 'wooden' starter class, is the time for him to move into the more advanced 'almost anything goes' classes.

Hoppy