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Skin Friction reduction

Posted By: John Umlah
Date: Monday, 1 October 2001, at 10:26 a.m.

Hello all:

I was wondering, other than producing a baby smooth surface to reduce frictional drag is it appropriate to apply a wax, similar to that used on a surfboard, that would decrease the skin friction on the wetted surface.

Al thoughts are welcome,

John umlah

Messages In This Thread

Skin Friction reduction
John Umlah -- Monday, 1 October 2001, at 10:26 a.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
Brian Nystrom -- Monday, 1 October 2001, at 12:02 p.m.

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Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 2 October 2001, at 10:18 a.m.

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Pete -- Thursday, 11 October 2001, at 11:20 a.m.

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garland reese -- Monday, 15 October 2001, at 5:08 p.m.

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john Umlah -- Tuesday, 16 October 2001, at 10:18 a.m.

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Nick Schade -- Wednesday, 17 October 2001, at 10:15 a.m.

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david peyton -- Sunday, 1 February 2009, at 9:01 p.m.

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david peyton -- Sunday, 1 February 2009, at 9:02 p.m.

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