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Mines not.................. Al

> Why do you think Corvettes are painted red.
>
> At 02:18 PM 1/4/98 -0800, 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
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