Why Do Cliff Divers Go in Feet First?

Cliff Diving is very similar, but you always go feet first, again completely vertical with as little splash as possible. The reason for the feet-first entry is that the impact in to the water is far too great for a head-first entry. The arms, neck, and shoulders just can't take it.

Is it better to dive head or feet first?

Dr. Murray's advice to go in feet first and, “break a leg, not your neck,” is at the heart of a successful diving injury prevention campaign in the state of Georgia. Over the past ten years, it has cut the number of spinal cord injuries in half. When you dive, your body is like a torpedo.

Why do divers dive head-first?

Since diving means entering a pool headfirst, the water has to be deep enough so that you don't hit the bottom too quickly and risk getting a head or spine injury.