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However, in red tanks you are more likely to be pulled over by the cave police. It is called "Arrest Me Red." Trout At 10:18 PM 1/4/98 +0000, Chuck Noe wrote: >Mark, > >After extensive testing of Doppler's and related theories it has been >determined that red tanks cause the least amount of hydrodynamic drag. It >seems that due to the absorption of red light at depth, red tanks will >absorb light rays rather than reflecting them, and as a result fewer >drag-inducing photons are emitted. I've painted all my tanks red and as a >result I am able to increase my speed and efficiency underwater a >considerable amount. > >Chuck > >Mark Pain wrote: >> >> Just a quick Question >> >> I have gained a lot from the discussions here on the list about how to set >> gear up correctly. >> >> I have applied the Hogarthian principles to my rig, together with the >> experience of other dedicated Hogarthians and believe my gear is now safely >> diveable. One question remains. >> >> To be true to the Hogarth doctrine, what color should my tanks be painted? >> >> Mark Pain > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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