You are correct that you aren't required to use the hook bolt to attach the counterweight. I don't think taping is reasonable - that would leave residue on the counterweight - but somehow clamping or strapping it down so it doesn't swing seems perfectly legal, as long as your device with the clamps and straps present, but without the counterweight doesn't have net stored gravitational potential energy.Sppscioly wrote: ↑January 21st, 2022, 3:32 pm Hi All,
Reading through the rule for Storm The Castle and it states that the counter weight cannot be modified. It does not mention anything about it's attachment other than the need to accommodate the eyebolt or J hook. So does that mean that we can through bolt through the hook or eye bolt the counter weight to the arm so that it does not swing or have other attachments on the arm to prevent the counter weight from swinging. maybe even just taping the counterweight so it doesnt swing. Technically we are not modifying the counterweight but just want to be clear that the counterweight does not have to be freely swinging. A swinging Counterweight doesn't work with our fixed fulcrum design. Thanks
Just remember that you need to accommodate counterweights of varying sizes.