I would recommend 4' for the shallow end(s). 5.5' is an awkward depth since only tall people can stand in that water. I have a 4-5-4 profile and I really like it. We use every square inch of the pool.
That will rarely get used. 6' is too deep for people to stand, but too shallow for diving, etc.. I'd suggest 5' or commit to a true deep end.
Thank you for your insights. We won’t have a diving board and can do a max depth of 8 feet. Is that a true deep end?
So hard to know what we use it for. I keep saying volleyball/basketball but who knows we have never had a pool. I just don’t want to regret not having a deeper area for the kids.
Thank you: how deep is your deep end. We will not have a diving board and can do up to 8 feet. We are getting a volleyball net and basketball hoop. How long is your pool? What slopes do you have?
If you're constrained by 8', it'll have to do. Diving minimum depth recommendations/requirements vary.
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Ours is 36 feet! I wish we had more space. Maybe 3.5, 5, 4 is the way to go. They stated the walls are 3.5 so we are limited to starting at the depth. But sure it would make sense to have it go 3.5, 4, 5, 4? Probably not enough space really
If that's a constraint, I'd recommend getting from 3.5' to 4' as quickly as feasible.
I think that's a great plan.
Is there a bottom you think works best. Getting from 3.5 to 4 creates an additional slope in plan b.
We did a 12x24 cove flat bottom that is about 4 feet deep all the way across. It’s great because you can be anywhere in the pool without treading water and the whole thing can be used for sports.
Personal preference. You're the best judge of how you'll use the pool.
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