[quote=@ProPro]
Ok, so this is my complete ignorance of the JoJo universe shining most likely, but to my understanding "Ripple" is a fighting style based on breathing that somehow translates to life energy. How does that allow one to walk on water?
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As best I can discern, because Hamon is a life energy that works and looks like electricity, my guess is that it can increase cohesion, like a really strong static charge.

In other news, my main wifi just up and vanished, so I've been having some trouble but I think I've found a way to stay on top of things.  A busy schedule means I'm being unfortunately slow to act, but rest assured I haven't forgotten you all.