Seriously a major oversite from vex to not… idk, making a stock of flex wheels over the summer to sell. The fact vex is “temporarily out” is so annoying for any product, but for something this big that is a massive need for this game and for competing is just… sigh Now i understand there are things…

The ones I rejected were neon green (and not because the students dyed them). Pretty sure they said they ordered them from AndyMark. I mean, it’s worth a Q&A. The SMC pneumatics had a specific carve-out. The fact that no carve-out exists for WCP/AndyMark would indicate they are not the same as t…

[image] HarryDaBerry: Anyone know when they will be restocked? Yes, they will be in stock once they arrive in Greenville, inventoried, and the web site updated… Seriously, on this forum you can’t get more factual response :slight_smile: VEX, like many companies, orders in batches to keep co…

Might try other suppliers. AFIAK legal. Anyone know otherwise? [image] Straight Flex Wheels Straight Flex Wheels are designed for use with intake systems, conveyor systems, and shooter mechanisms. Made from a custom, high-strength silicone rubber compound, these wheels offer superior …

Your best bet is to email sales@vex.com . They do do their best to stock items especially those from other suppliers like West Coast Products I think it is who makes flex wheels. And please note that no flex wheels are not necessary for this game, there are plenty ways to quickly pick up the rings th…

R7 seems pretty clear that non-Vex supplied Flex Wheels are not legal, at least on my reading. I’ve rejected non-Vex Flex Wheels at ERCs during inspection.

This is accurate. However, vex buys their flex wheels from WCP so if you buy from WCP you will receive an identical product. Similar to smc and pneumatics. Just keep in mind WCP seeks plenty of other flex wheels that are not VRC legal as they aren’t listed on the vex site. (Such as 5 inch wheels)

I see that phrasing in R7a, but as 9MotorGang points out, vex sources from WCP [image] So long as the wheels are in the sizes allowed in V5RC, it would be impossible to distinguish one from another, as they are the same product.

[image] Mentor_355U: I’ve rejected non-Vex Flex Wheels at ERCs during inspection. I guess I am wondering how you made the distinction?

Interesting… did a quick poke around at andymark . They do not sell 30a or 45a wheels - so if you see green, blue or orange wheels they are extra non-compliant. Did a further dig to see if there were some industry standard color-to-durometer standard (which would be handy) but not the case. Also lo…

[image] 9MotorGang: vex buys their flex wheels from WCP This is not accurate. As per usual, QnA will be the best place for the correct answer regarding legalities of any specific wheels.

I wanted to buy some HS shafts a while ago and they were out of stock. If you open the chat box, just ask the employee that you get in contact with; they can tell you a time frame or even a date most of the time.

When will Flex wheels be in stock?

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Might try other suppliers. AFIAK legal. Anyone know otherwise?

What to do for intake (No, we don’t have flex wheels)