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A Rip Entry in Diving

A Rip Entry in Diving

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Definition: A description of the entry into the water during a dive, with little or no splash. The technique is so named because if executed properly, it sounds like someone has ripped a piece of paper, and the water looks as if it is boiling as air bubbles rise to the surface.
Also Known As: rip

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