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Old 03-08-2012, 03:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
I know what those red wavy squiggles do, I used them to break up sound nodes before on my hovercraft (back in 2008).

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I think in this application they are attempting to stagger the release of air from the body to deter or delay vortex formation.

Regarding the front end, several Pike's Peak winners/runners have been using similar tools for years and netting good results.
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