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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, I have a similar question about the divers? Why do they splash "hot tub water" on themselves after they dive? [/quote]

And why are they always wiping themselves off with these little towels?[/quote]

Those are shammies and they absorb the water super quick and well. We actually use them to wipe down the shower afterwards to keep mildew at bay, but I digress.

Diving is easier when you're as dry as possible. The water droplets can be distracting. Hence the quick dry method of a shammy.[/quote]

Then why not just a big beach towel made with the same material as a shammy?  Just wrap it around yourself and your dry instantly.  Similar to muscle shakes, I guess that's why I see swimmers slap themselves before swimming.  Anyway, this thread is just cracking me up.  All these little quirks for each sport...  I've learned quite a bit.[/quote]

That is a really good point! Why IS it so small. I have even seen divers wipe down the board with their shammies (we called them sammies...)[/quote]

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