There are many numerous and varied types
of diving board available on the market.
The range varies from the simplest models
for private swimming pools to Olympic
diving boards for international diving
competitions.
Patentverwag Italia, the leader in the
public swimming pool equipment sector,
has recently developed two new models
of Olympic diving boards based on very
exclusive criteria both with regard to
the materials used and to their appearance
and practicality.
The materials used are rustproof and offer
characteristics of exceptional resistance.
Stainless steel: used extensively for
the load-bearing structure, for the steps
and for the handrails. Nylon for the finishes,
for the treads of the steps and the highest
quality fibreglass for the diving board.
For its own Olympic diving boards, Patentverwag
has followed a design criteria to match
and optimise the competition diver's entry
into the water.
The whole structure of the Olympic diving
board, for both the models 1 m. and 3
m. in height, is angled towards the pool
to underline the dynamism involved by
diving as a sport.
Also the parts holding the diving platform
and the devices to adjust the platform
support and enable the rigidity of the
platform to be varied, have been designed
with this aim in mind, just as the handrails
and the ladder present a whole that is
both formal and pleasing to the eye. Great
care has also been given to the design
of the details.
One example of practicality is given by
the treads on the ladder steps that have
an excellent non-slip quality, are highly
resistant and offer an outstanding design.
The devices for securing and regulating
the position of the diving board have
also been designed and proportioned on
the basis of the same objectives.
Finally, the base of the diving board
support column also has a considerable
effect. An edging joins the supporting
surface to the column.
The Patentverwag Olympic diving boards
are made to measure to adapt to the particular
requirements that arise in every pool.
In fact, their success is an exceptional
achievement proven by the fact that they
have been installed in hundreds of swimming
pools in Italy and abroad with significant
results both in terms of durability and
appearance, the latter being a feature
that has contributed quite considerably
to the success of many installations.
