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Re:Water Slide That Decapitated Boy Violated Basic Design St... by wolfgke on Monday March 26, 2018 @09:32PM (#16684383)
> you definitely wanted to have your legs crossed when you hit the pool at the bottom.

Why? This is a serious question, since I am not that experienced in crazy water slides.

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Re:Water Slide That Decapitated Boy Violated Basic Design St... by nealabq on Monday March 26, 2018 @10:15PM (#16684607)
Because otherwise the water slams into your crotch. Crossing your feet or keeping them pressed together directs the water away.
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Re:Water Slide That Decapitated Boy Violated Basic Design St... by bzbarsky on Monday March 26, 2018 @10:18PM (#16684616)
Because otherwise you strike water at high speed with your unprotected crotch area.
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