S.R. Smith - Diving Boards

Question 1
The bolts on my diving board are rusted. What can I do?
 
Question 2
Which board and stand do you recommend if lots of kids will be using it?

Question 3
Which board is the springiest?

Question 4
Can a diving board be installed on a wood deck?

Question 5
My deck is already poured. Can I still install a diving board or slide?

Question 6
I need to replace my diving board but can't find one just like it. Is there anything I can do?

Question 7
How can I tell what size diving board to purchase for my pool?

Question 8
My diving board stand is broken. How do I replace it on the same spot?

Question 9
What is the maximum weight limit on a diving board?

Question 10
How much deck is needed to install a diving board?

Question 11
Which board is the strongest?

Question 12
What is the difference between a commercial board and a residential board?

Question 13
What constitutes "heavy duty" use of a diving board or slide?

Question 14
Why are the mounting bolts not made of stainless steel or galvanized?

Question 15
What is the difference between a jump board and a diving board?

Question 16
Do you sell a diving board cover?

Question 17
I want to install a diving board on the dock at the lake. What do you recommend?

Answer 1
The bolts are under warranty as well as the board so we will send you a replacement bolt kit at no charge if within the 1-year period. Otherwise we can provide the part # for you to order the kit from one of our resellers.

Answer 2
The Frontier III board and the Cantilever stand will support constant activity.

Answer 3
It depends upon the stand/spring used. However, if you are really looking for spring, you need to start with a spring stand such as the 606/608 Cantilever, the 656/658 Supreme, the Frontier II or the Baja. Each of those stands takes a sturdier board than the Fiber-Dive because the spring comes from the stand, not the board.

Answer 4
No, a diving board requires a minimum concrete pad of 4 ft. X 8 ft. X 6 ft

Answer 5
Yes, deck-mounted flange kits are available for slides, and Epoxy kits are available for core drilling various bolt patterns to support diving board stands. Contact your builder or reseller to ensure that this product is installed to ANSI standards.

Answer 6
We sell replacement boards of all sizes, including boards that have no mounting holes drilled in them so you can match your existing stand. However, there is no warranty provided without pre-drilled holes.

Answer 7
First you need to know how your pool is rated — Type I, Type II, III, etc. You can compare your pool measurements with the ANSI regulation chart on our website to find out which Pool Type most closely fits your pool. The Pool Type determines how large a diving board your pool can handle. A reseller in your area can help you with this information, or you can call our Customer Service at 800.824.4387 (U.S. & Canada), 503.266.2231 (International), with your questions.

Answer 8
If the existing jig is all right you can replace the stand with the same style stand that you now have. If your jig cannot be used you can use one of our Epoxy Kits to reconfigure the bolt pattern for a new style stand. The old bolts can be sawed off flush with the deck, and new bolts installed. You may have to move the bolt pattern slightly to avoid the existing bolts.

Answer 9
250 lbs. for residential or commercial boards but we now have a new 400 lb. board called the Frontier IV.

Answer 10
Minimum concrete pad for a residential diving board is 8" X 4" X 6". Diving stands would have to meet with local government codes.

Answer 11
The Glas-Hide board has a solid wood core and is intended for heavy-duty residential use.

Answer 12
Commercial boards have additional fiberglass reinforcement at the fulcrum area as well as the heel and toe. The mounting holes are reinforced with resin. A commercial board is recommended for hotels, motels, and all types of aquatic facilities.

Answer 13
"Heavy duty use" refers to the level of activity on the board or slide on any given day, not how many days it is used. A slide or board could have constant activity for only a few days a month and still fall in the "heavy duty use" category.

Answer 14
The bolts are made of carbon steel, which is stronger. They are zinc plated and are now dipped in a rust inhibitor. Stainless steel galls too easy.

Answer 15
A jump board is a board on a stand that has a spring of some sort; a diving board is a board on a stationary, non-spring stand.

Answer 16
No, we do not recommend diving board covers because they provide an "incubator" type environment for moisture to collect and mold to grow, which can damage the diving board.

Answer 17
We DO NOT approve the installation of any diving board or slide on a lake or pond, or anywhere other than on an inground pool. The liability is too high, and there are too many unknown factors in that situation to make it safe.