Bumper Corners

[FRC1764]

We are confused about mitering the pool noodles on the bumpers because in rule <R08> it states that the "bumper parts must not extend into the corners." An answer to another team's question says "Any corners created in the bumpers are to be protected with sections of pool noodle and fabric cover." Another question asked "Is it permissible to mitre the corners of our bumpers as opposed to the verticle piece of pool noodle? The pool noodles and cloth would extend out from the corner at a 45 degree angle to form the mitre - the plywood backing would stop at the corner" the respose to this post was "No, the design described above does not match the Standard Bumper design".

Basically, we are confused about why mitred noodles are not the same as protecting corners with pool noodle and fabric cover. Why exactly is a mitred noodle not allowed? It seems like answers to similar questions are contracting. Can you elaborate as to why the the mitred noodles would not fit the rule of protecting corners with pool noodle and fabric cover?

Thank you.

[GDC]

Corners that are protected by a vertical piece of pool noodle, covered with fabric (as illustrated in Figure 8-2 of Chapter 8 in The Manual) provide a full diameter of pool noodle to cushion the bumper backing (plywood). This is the minimum thickness of material required over all "hard parts" of the bumper.

Please note that it's not practical for the inspectors to inspect and evaluate alternate bumper designs. The Standard Bumber is the design as defined in Rule <R08>.