Helpful tips for cascade lift

Me and my team are first year middle school students with no clue about v5 building but we want a 3 layer cascade, can you just comment any helpful tips that you have?

First - use the forum search function and type “Cascade” - review the results - there is a lot of good tips.

The search function is accessible through the magnifying glass icon.

DONT use chain. Use vex legal string! Pls

Rather than just telling, how about you list pros and cons of each approach?

Rope comes in a wide range of materials - some have properties, such being elastic, which might make it challenging for certain designs. Maybe you can share your experiences with string/rope stock.