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Originally Posted by k-vette
I don't know much about when dimples are good or not, but Lance Armstrong has dimpled sections on one of his racing jerseys. If I remember correctly they were on his arms (around the bicep area).
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The dimples keep air attached on round objects - like the golf ball, or a leg, arm as seen head on ... - leading to a smaller wake and less drag.
On relatively flat surfaces, what most cars are made of, dimples won't work.
High speed skiers
boattail their legs .