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Re: Skin Friction reduction

Posted By: Brian Nystrom
Date: Monday, 1 October 2001, at 12:02 p.m.

In Response To: Skin Friction reduction (John Umlah)

: 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,

A "baby smooth" surface is not necessarily the fastest surface. I've read that a "hairy" or slighly textured surface can actually have less drag. As long and you don't have any gross defects in the surface, I doubt that waxing will produce more than a psychological advantage.

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.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 2 October 2001, at 10:18 a.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
Pete -- Thursday, 11 October 2001, at 11:20 a.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
garland reese -- Monday, 15 October 2001, at 5:08 p.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
john Umlah -- Tuesday, 16 October 2001, at 10:18 a.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
Nick Schade -- Wednesday, 17 October 2001, at 10:15 a.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
david peyton -- Sunday, 1 February 2009, at 9:01 p.m.

Re: Skin Friction reduction
david peyton -- Sunday, 1 February 2009, at 9:02 p.m.

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