Diving, 1 Metre Duradive Dive Platform

The 1-Metre Duradive Dive Platform (Duraflex 1-Metre Diving Stand / Platform Structure) is a heavy-duty commercial aquatic foundation engineered specifically to support standard 14-foot and 16-foot competitive aluminum springboards (such as the Duraflex International or Maxiflex Model B). Manufactured from structural aircraft-grade aluminum extrusions with stainless steel hardware, it serves as the competition and training standard across NCAA, USA Diving, and World Aquatics (formerly FINA) sanctioned facilities.

Structural Framework & Material Composition

• Extruded Aluminum Ladder Structure: Built from high-strength aluminum alloy castings and heavy-gauge structural extrusions treated with an anodized chemical finish to resist chloramines, chlorine vapors, and high-humidity indoor natatorium atmospheres.

• Fulcrum Channel Assembly: Features an integrated slide track designed to accept the Duraflex Roller Fulcrum Assembly, incorporating a calibrated handwheel and tie-plate mechanism that allows divers to dial in mechanical leverage and board flex.

• Anchor Base & Deck Plates: Fastened to the pool deck using heavy-duty cast bronze or 316 stainless steel anchor footings embedded into structural reinforced concrete. The anchor design provides rigid lateral stability to eliminate sway during approach and hurdle steps.

• Handrails & Safety Guards: 1.90" OD structural 316L stainless steel safety handrails flanking both sides of the ladder and extending forward alongside the fulcrum base to prevent falls from the rear and ladder approach.

Dimensional & Safety Regulations (World Aquatics / USA Diving Standard)

• Platform Elevation ($H$): 1.00 metre (3 ft 3-3/8 in) from the operational water surface level to the top surface of the springboard.

• Minimum Water Depth Envelope:

  • Plummet Line Depth: Minimum 3.40 to 3.50 metres (11 ft 2 in to 11 ft 6 in) directly below the front tip of the board.

  • Safety Envelope Forward Distance: Deep-water pool floor must maintain minimum plummet depth for at least 5.00 metres (16 ft 5 in) forward from the board tip before sloping upward.

• Board Overhang: Minimum 1.50 metres (4 ft 11 in) overhang extending past the coping/pool wall line into the dive well.

• Side Clearances:

  • Minimum 2.50 metres (8 ft 2 in) from the board center line to adjacent side pool walls.

  • Minimum 2.40 to 2.50 metres (7 ft 10 in to 8 ft 2 in) center-to-center spacing between parallel diving stands.

• Overhead Clearance: Minimum unobstructed ceiling height of 5.00 metres (16 ft 5 in) measured above the full springboard surface.

Springboard & Fulcrum Interface

• Compatible Boards:

  • 16-Foot Maxiflex Model B (Cheeseboard): The primary competition standard, tapered at the tip for maximum lift.

  • 16-Foot / 14-Foot Duraflex Standard Board: Rigid, untapered aluminum board used primarily for recreational facilities and introductory dive training.

• Heel-End Attachment: Two 316 stainless steel mounting bolts secure the rear hinge assembly of the springboard to the stand's rear cross-member, utilizing rubber vibration-damping pads to isolate impact stress from the concrete deck.

• Fulcrum Gear Assembly: The roller fulcrum travels along a geared rack on the main side beams, providing 8 to 10 distinct fulcrum positions adjustable under foot via an eccentric dial.

Weight and Logistics Profile

• • • Net Unit Weight (Stand Only): Approximately 220 to 260 lbs (approx. 99.8 to 117.9 kg), excluding the springboard.

    • Assembled Footprint: Approximately 7.5 ft L × 2.0 ft W × 3.3 ft H (approx. 2.29 m × 0.61 m × 1.0 m) at the deck base.

    • Shipping Dimensions (Knocked Down): Shipped in heavy-duty commercial wooden crates/corrugated packaging:

      • Main Side Channels & Ladder: Approx. 96" L × 24" W × 18" H.

      • Handrails & Anchor Assembly: Approx. 48" L × 30" W × 12" H.

    • Palletized Shipping Weight: Approximately 310 to 350 lbs (approx. 140.6 to 158.8 kg).

    • Freight Classification: Ships via LTL Motor Freight (Class 100 to 125).