Swatch SWISS TIMING 3454.041, User Manual

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Swimming Starting Block / OSB12
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1 INTRODUCTION
OBS12 presents a powerful new patented feature, revolutionising the way the swimmers start from
their blocks. Diving from the starting block with the body propelled by the knee at a 90° angle
drastically increases the explosiveness of the start. Physical tests undertaken by top level
swimmers showed faster races versus a standard block.
OSB12 starting blocks have been tested by world-class swimmers, who have helped to specify the
optimum angles of both the platform and the footrest for racing starts. Design research also applied
to the top surfaces, very comfortable yet rough enough to guarantee the swimmer a feeling of total
security. The length of the platform is extended to 74cm to accommodate to the new styles of start.
OSB12 starting blocks benefit from a new design and an attractive color scheme.