[EricH]

Originally Posted by KMidori

Okay. So, would it break the rules to have tape wrapped around both pool noodles to secure them together?

The Q&A has answered the question. No tape except gaffer's tape for repairs to the covering fabric.

I can't necessarily say that I agree with the ruling's reasoning, but that doesn't mean that I won't follow it, particularly if I know that a team is skirting the bounds of legality. I believe other inspectors have a similar point of view.