Installing diving board in existing concrete that slopes away from the pool

[MWS]

The slope is about 2 degrees for drainage, which doesn't sound like much, but it's noticeable. I would like the stand (and board) to be level, so I don't have to worry about my kids springing backwards. What is the right way to level the stand? Any wrong ways to avoid?

Thank you.

 

[Newdude]

They will have such forward momentum going that 2 degrees isn't going to make a lick of difference.

Which board / base are you getting (or have) ?

Got any pics ?

 

[skimmerswimmer]

My board sits on two upside down U frames of tubular stainless steel, and the tops of these are level with each other. The rear one accepts the long fastening bolts from the board, and the other one has a rubber clamp on piece that sits between the board and the support. Sorta like this one:

SR Smith - U-Frame + Frontier IV Board 8' - 68-209-1582

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[wireform]

If it makes you feel better you can put a spacer across the top of the tube to bring it to level and have the bolts go through it.

 

[1poolman1]

The slope is about 2 degrees for drainage, which doesn't sound like much, but it's noticeable. I would like the stand (and board) to be level, so I don't have to worry about my kids springing backwards. What is the right way to level the stand? Any wrong ways to avoid?

Thank you.

Was your pool originally designed to have a dive board? If not, it is very dangerous to install one. The slope, depth, run out area need to meet certain criteria or someone can be seriously injured. Do you have rope, rope hooks, and rope floats to divide the pool to keep ones out of the dive area when the board is in use? They should never be installed to any pool that does not have the correct dimensions.

 

[MWS]

My board sits on two upside down U frames of tubular stainless steel, and the tops of these are level with each other. The rear one accepts the long fastening bolts from the board, and the other one has a rubber clamp on piece that sits between the board and the support. Sorta like this one:

SR Smith - U-Frame + Frontier IV Board 8' - 68-209-1582

SR Smith - U-Frame With 8' Frontier IV Board 8' - 68-209-1582,SR Smith,S.R. Smith,SR. Smith,Diving Boards,Steel Meter Stand,Meter Stand,Stand,Pool,Diving board for pool,Stand for diving board,Pool stand,Meter stands,

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I wanted the U frame (thought it looked good) but wife and kids all hated it. Go figure.

 

[MWS]

Was your pool originally designed to have a dive board? If not, it is very dangerous to install one. The slope, depth, run out area need to meet certain criteria or someone can be seriously injured. Do you have rope, rope hooks, and rope floats to divide the pool to keep ones out of the dive area when the board is in use? They should never be installed to any pool that does not have the correct dimensions.

Yes. it was designed for a board. It's designed to (just barely) meet the minimum requirements for a Type II pool.

 

[MWS]

They will have such forward momentum going that 2 degrees isn't going to make a lick of difference.

Which board / base are you getting (or have) ?

Got any pics ?

Thanks for the reply. It's an SR Smith jump stand. The board and stand are already here. No pics yet, but I will try to post some. Need to complete the installation for daughter's birthday party coming up next Saturday. We're in Dallas, so October 1 is typically within the swimming season (though we now also have a heater as backup).

 

[Newdude]

It's an SR Smith jump stand

Ok. So basically this:





The more I think of your question, every properly installed patio in the land is pitched away from the pool. The kids jump off the patio no problems and the diving board will be no different. Especially with running jumps that they couldn't stop if they wanted to.

If it still really bothers you, they could saw cut the patio and install a level base for the stand. Once they cut the deck, they need a massive chunk of concrete under the stand for stability. The labor would make it spendy, but it's doable.