Hi all,
I am about to build a free-form gunite pool, and I have a teen and 2 tweens. I've heard from different folks that the shallow areas of a pool gets much more use, but I just know there will be lots of diving. I am strongly considering 8.5' "deep end" with a 18-24" jumping platform (no diving board, but we will have an elevated wall along the back of pool). I am new to a pool, never had one, so I would love your insights on this. Option 2 would be to go 6.5', I do not want to go shallower than that, so since it will be to deep to stand in anyways (for volleyball, etc), I might as well go 8', right?
Speaking of jumping -- what is a good platform height? My back wall must e 18" (due to slope), so I am thinking either 18" or elevate more to 24"
Thanks for the tips!
Edd
I am about to build a free-form gunite pool, and I have a teen and 2 tweens. I've heard from different folks that the shallow areas of a pool gets much more use, but I just know there will be lots of diving. I am strongly considering 8.5' "deep end" with a 18-24" jumping platform (no diving board, but we will have an elevated wall along the back of pool). I am new to a pool, never had one, so I would love your insights on this. Option 2 would be to go 6.5', I do not want to go shallower than that, so since it will be to deep to stand in anyways (for volleyball, etc), I might as well go 8', right?
Speaking of jumping -- what is a good platform height? My back wall must e 18" (due to slope), so I am thinking either 18" or elevate more to 24"
Thanks for the tips!
Edd