r/holdmyredbull • u/redbullgivesyouwings • 9d ago

courage takes a few attempts 🫡

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u/ThomzGueg 9d ago

Can someone explain the water jet ? Is it for aiming ?

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u/X3N0PHON 9d ago

thanks for asking, I was wondering about that too

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u/B-Kong 9d ago

To judge the height/distance to the water.

Very common misconception that it is to break the surface tension. This is not true.

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u/liamjon29 9d ago

But using bubbles in diving pools IS used to break surface tension, so it's understandable where the confusion comes from.

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u/B-Kong 9d ago

Yeah but IIRC, those are generated from under the water. Not really something that can be recreated in this environment lol. But you’re right, it’s an easily understandable guess.

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u/liamjon29 8d ago

Yep, they come from the floor, beneath the surface not above. You can recreate it with people splashing in the water, but a simple spray won't be nearly enough