After a long decline in the popularity of diving boards on
swimming pools, we have seen a rise in interest and purchases of our diving
fiberglass pool this past year. We often see customers struggling with the
decision on whether to choose a diving swimming pool or a non-diving swimming
pool. Here are some tips to consider as you decide which option fits you and
your family:
Pros of a Diving
Fiberglass Pools
·
Provide a place for kids to dive into the
pool. Be sure to teach your child how to
properly dive. You can download this free brochure: Plan Your Dive. This brochure explains
the proper way to have a safe dive and is provided by the APSP.
·
Provide a great place to tread water which is
ideal for water
jogging and other water aerobic exercises.
Important Note:
The only safe place to dive into a diving pool is from the diving board. Do not
allow diving from any other area around the pool. As a pool owner, it is your
responsibility to enforce basic rules for safe diving.
Cons of a Diving
Fiberglass Pools
·
Most children and adults will spend the majority
of their time in the pool where they can touch.
A diving fiberglass pool has a large area of pool space dedicated for
the diving well and is too deep for the average person to touch and still keep
their head above water.
·
The steep slope does not easily accommodate
water sports like volleyball and basketball.
·
Have a larger volume of water to maintain and
chemically treat.
Our diving
fiberglass pool design is the MONOLITH.
The 16’ x 40’ Monolith is a certified Type I diving
fiberglass pool. Our Monolith
fiberglass pool design has a corner step entry with bench that allows the
opposite side of the pool to accommodate lap swimming. The shallow-end is 16’ x
12’ and at approximately of 3’ of water depth, this shallow end is a haven for
children and adults alike to play in. Its rectangle shape easily accommodates
an automatic safety cover.
Regardless of your decision to choose a diving fiberglass
pool or a non-diving fiberglass pool, pool safety must be a top priority.
Please visit APSP.org
for free resource guides like Plan Your Dive that help you encourage and enforce pool and spa safety. We
strongly encourage pool owners to concentrate on the concept of Layers of Protection which insists
that you should never rely on only one means of protecting children from
unwanted or unsupervised access to the pool area.
