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A '''pool noodle''' is a cylindrical piece of flexible, buoyant [[polyethylene]] foam. Pool noodles are used by people of all ages while swimming.
A '''pool noodle''' is a cylindrical piece of flexible, buoyant [[polyethylene]] foam. Pool noodles are used by people of all ages while swimming.


Pool noodles are useful when learning to [[Human swimming|swim]], for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. The most common dimensions are about {{convert|160|cm|in}} in length and {{convert|7|cm|in}} in diameter. The pool noodle is also used for people who experience difficulties in swimming.
Pool noodles are useful when learning to [[Swimming|swim]], for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. The most common dimensions are about {{convert|160|cm|ftin|0}} in length and {{convert|7|cm|in|0}} in diameter. The pool noodle is also used for people who experience difficulties in swimming.


The pool noodle is often used to protect sharp edges and corners.
The pool noodle is often used to protect sharp edges and corners.
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The term "water woggle" derives from Koswell Holdings trademark Water Woggle, which was first marketed as a foam water toy in the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pooltoyinventor.com/|title=The History of the Water Woggle|website=www.pooltoyinventor.com}}</ref>
The term "water woggle" derives from Koswell Holdings trademark Water Woggle, which was first marketed as a foam water toy in the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pooltoyinventor.com/|title=The History of the Water Woggle|website=www.pooltoyinventor.com}}</ref>


The term "noodle" derives from [[Jakks Pacific]]'s trademark FunNoodle water product, which was created as a foam tube water toy.{{when|date=June 2014}}
The term "noodle" derives from [[Jakks Pacific]]'s trademark FunNoodle water product, which was created as a foam tube water toy.{{when|date=June 2014}}{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}


Canoodle ("connect a noodle") is the polypropylene (plastic) erector set manufactured in the US by Serranoventions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.canoodletoy.com/|title=Canoodle connectors and attachments created to build and connect pool noodles|website=www.canoodletoy.com}}</ref>
Canoodle ("connect a noodle") is the polypropylene (plastic) erector set manufactured in the US by Serranoventions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.canoodletoy.com/|title=Canoodle connectors and attachments created to build and connect pool noodles|website=www.canoodletoy.com}}</ref>
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Pool noodles are similar to some types of industrial and residential foam insulation for pipes. Pipe insulation sleeves are made from a variety of materials, primarily [[EPDM rubber]] foam (which typically has greater resistance to high temperatures than expanded polyethylene foam). Despite this, pool noodles have been used as an [[MacGyver|improvised]] substitute for commercial pipe insulation.{{citation-needed|date=April 2021}}
Pool noodles are similar to some types of industrial and residential foam insulation for pipes. Pipe insulation sleeves are made from a variety of materials, primarily [[EPDM rubber]] foam (which typically has greater resistance to high temperatures than expanded polyethylene foam). Despite this, pool noodles have been used as an [[MacGyver|improvised]] substitute for commercial pipe insulation.{{citation-needed|date=April 2021}}

[[Live action role-playing game]]s often use pool noodles as [[foam weapon]]s. It is generally the least expensive form of construction available and very easy to make into a safe weapon, however, pool noodle foam is more prone to break down with extended use than other types of foam.{{Citation needed|date=August 2016}}


Modern martial artists occasionally use pool noodles as [[tameshigiri]] (test cutting) targets, in lieu of more expensive targets like meat or [[tatami]] omote mats.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/support-files/ebook-backyard-cutting.pdf |title=An Introduction to Backyard Cutting |author=Paul Southren |year=2007 |website=Sword Buyers Guide}}</ref>
Modern martial artists occasionally use pool noodles as [[tameshigiri]] (test cutting) targets, in lieu of more expensive targets like meat or [[tatami]] omote mats.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/support-files/ebook-backyard-cutting.pdf |title=An Introduction to Backyard Cutting |author=Paul Southren |year=2007 |website=Sword Buyers Guide}}</ref>
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[[FIRST Robotics Competition]] robots use the foam from pool noodles as a bumper to protect the robots from damage during collisions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/blog/pool-noodles-2017 |title=Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season |author=Frank Merrick |year=2016 |website=FIRST inspires}}</ref>
[[FIRST Robotics Competition]] robots use the foam from pool noodles as a bumper to protect the robots from damage during collisions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/blog/pool-noodles-2017 |title=Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season |author=Frank Merrick |year=2016 |website=FIRST inspires}}</ref>


Shoe shops use short lengths of pool noodles to support women's boots for display.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} Customers often use pool noodles for their own boots to prevent the boots flopping over in the closet.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Customers often use pool noodles for their own boots to prevent the boots flopping over in the closet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mundorf |first=Deirdre |date=2023-06-11 |title=Ingenious Pool Noodle Hacks You Never Thought To Use Around The House |url=https://www.housedigest.com/1307850/pool-noodle-hacks-use-around-house/ |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=House Digest |language=en-US}}</ref>


Cyclists have begun to use them as a safety tool.<ref name="Bergh Bergh 2019">{{cite web |last=Bergh |first=Annalisa van den |date=2019-05-17 |title=The best cycling hack is a pool noodle | url=https://qz.com/1620913/the-best-cycling-hack-is-a-pool-noodle/ |website=Quartz |access-date=2019-05-19}}</ref>
Cyclists have begun to use them as a safety tool.<ref name="Bergh Bergh 2019">{{cite web |last=Bergh |first=Annalisa van den |date=2019-05-17 |title=The best cycling hack is a pool noodle | url=https://qz.com/1620913/the-best-cycling-hack-is-a-pool-noodle/ |website=Quartz |access-date=2019-05-19}}</ref>

People have also begun to use them as protection when mailing [[bicycle frame]]s, [[bicycle fork]]s, and other bicycle parts.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:32, 24 October 2024

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A pool noodle is a cylindrical piece of flexible, buoyant polyethylene foam. Pool noodles are used by people of all ages while swimming.

Pool noodles are useful when learning to swim, for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. The most common dimensions are about 160 centimetres (5 ft 3 in) in length and 7 centimetres (3 in) in diameter. The pool noodle is also used for people who experience difficulties in swimming.

The pool noodle is often used to protect sharp edges and corners.

Types

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Woman floating with a pool noodle

The term "water woggle" derives from Koswell Holdings trademark Water Woggle, which was first marketed as a foam water toy in the 1980s.[1]

The term "noodle" derives from Jakks Pacific's trademark FunNoodle water product, which was created as a foam tube water toy.[when?][citation needed]

Canoodle ("connect a noodle") is the polypropylene (plastic) erector set manufactured in the US by Serranoventions.[2]

Connectors

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There are several pool noodle connectors on the market. One connector is a piece of pipe made out of foam, slightly larger than a pool noodle so that it can connect two pool noodles by encasing the end of each. There are several other connector made of food grade polypropylene and manufactured in Australia and the USA.

This noodle connector comes in the form of an erector set that is screwed into the cavity or center of the foam noodle and attaches to a six-sided noodle connector. This allows larger structures to be built from pool noodles. There exist at least two-, four- and six-hole foam connectors and a variety of polypropylene connector parts that enable users to build all types of structures and designs.

Other uses

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Pool noodles used during an exercise in a U.S. Marine Corps aerobics class
Cyclist demonstrating what the minimum safe passing distance would be with pool noodles

Pool noodles are similar to some types of industrial and residential foam insulation for pipes. Pipe insulation sleeves are made from a variety of materials, primarily EPDM rubber foam (which typically has greater resistance to high temperatures than expanded polyethylene foam). Despite this, pool noodles have been used as an improvised substitute for commercial pipe insulation.[citation needed]

Modern martial artists occasionally use pool noodles as tameshigiri (test cutting) targets, in lieu of more expensive targets like meat or tatami omote mats.[3]

FIRST Robotics Competition robots use the foam from pool noodles as a bumper to protect the robots from damage during collisions.[4]

Customers often use pool noodles for their own boots to prevent the boots flopping over in the closet.[5]

Cyclists have begun to use them as a safety tool.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "The History of the Water Woggle". www.pooltoyinventor.com.
  2. ^ "Canoodle connectors and attachments created to build and connect pool noodles". www.canoodletoy.com.
  3. ^ Paul Southren (2007). "An Introduction to Backyard Cutting" (PDF). Sword Buyers Guide.
  4. ^ Frank Merrick (2016). "Pool Noodles for the 2017 Season". FIRST inspires.
  5. ^ Mundorf, Deirdre (2023-06-11). "Ingenious Pool Noodle Hacks You Never Thought To Use Around The House". House Digest. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  6. ^ Bergh, Annalisa van den (2019-05-17). "The best cycling hack is a pool noodle". Quartz. Retrieved 2019-05-19.

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