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Jul 29, 2012 - 8:14pm

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They spray water into the diving well to reduce surface

Tension from the 10M. It also helps them to see where the surface is at. In swimming the water would calm down before the start and dive.

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Why do swimmers and divers dump water on themselves before

Jul 29, 05:50pm

No reason, really.

Jul 29, 05:53pm

Reduce the shock of the temperature diff between water and (short)

Jul 29, 05:54pm

^This^, It cools their outer body temperature a few degrees (nm)

Mems

Jul 29, 05:55pm

Of just to mentally take note of what the temperature is

BW84

Jul 29, 06:05pm

For swimmers it is to get a feel of the water. It cools them

Jul 29, 05:55pm

Acts as a surfactant to reduce surface tension when

Jul 29, 07:16pm

Can I borrow your pocket protector? (short)

Jul 29, 07:50pm

They spray water into the diving well to reduce surface

Jul 29, 08:14pm

Acts as a surfactant on the skin... Think of it the same as

Jul 29, 08:32pm

I see what you are saying. I think if it was a true

Jul 29, 08:59pm

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