advice on size and depth

[jbpjbp1]

pool is 17 by 35. with 7ft spa. depth goes to 6ft

a.) is 6ft too deep
b.) i was thinking of going 18x36? i have a family of 6 and we are likely to have a party here and there. i’m having a hard time seeing that size and i’m concerned i’m s 2 small.

 

[chiefwej]

Very similar to my pool, with the only difference being we have the spa connected to a 7x7x18”deep sun shelf Making a 7x14 rectangle that is connected corner to corner to the pool. We have loved the size of the pool. My pool depth goes from 3.5, to 5 in the center, to 4. The only change I might make is depth 4,5,4. The 3.5 is a bit shallow. As far as 6’ depth, unless your whole family is very, very tall, it’s too deep to stand and not deep enough to dive. For a play/sports pool I think 4,5,4 is perfect. For parties and gatherings, the amount of deck space is just as important as the size of the pool.

 

[chiefwej]

 

[jbpjbp1]

thank you what was your width length

 

[jbpjbp1]

i think i might bring up the depth to 5-5’6

 

[SSharp]

Our middle is 6' (5.5 water depth) and it's awesome!

 

[chiefwej]

thank you what was your width length

pool area is 16x36 (in my signature). The 3.5‘,5’,4’ is actual water depth, to deck add 6”.

 

[Soggydoggies]

We have a free form pool. It’s 18x39 and a sports depth pool - 3.5-6-4. I’m 5’5” and more than half of the pool is over my head. Since we did such a gradual slope, it begins getting deeper almost immediately from the shallow sides. I am glad for the depth in the center since it’s a prime cannonball spot from the edge of the spa, and people of all sizes are able to jump in and not hit the bottom, but I do wish that more of the pool was standable.

 

[jbpjbp1]

i mapped it out and i am increasing it to 18 x 38. i have a larger backyard (pool and decking would take up to 30%). so really why not and a reoccurring forum motto is “ you don’t regret going too big”.

as for depth i’m 6ft so a 5’6 would be at my shoulder with most pool below that. i’m leaning towards a 5’6 depth