Obviously I should have thought of this question before I started my build. But why do concrete or gunite deep end walls go straight down and vinyl walls are sloped inwards losing square footage?
Kind of what I was thinking, had never thought of it until now and looking at my pool, I wish it was something I considered in choosing vinyl or gunite.
Well the plus side of vinyl is the pool looks nice and big but it's less water you have to treat
I know with mine it did surprise me when I first swept it how the sides go down a bit and then angle to the bottom. That and how the steps flex under your foot getting in an out.
You pool is slightly larger than mine, it's probably Type 3 (water invelope, see http://www.srsmith.com/media/47241/06-052ansi-standard.pdf), so you will be fine with diving. Also sloped walls give extra fun element for kids or adults just to hang out on the deep end.
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