SRS 16' Commercial Frontier III Board, White & Marine Blue

The S.R. Smith 16-Foot Commercial Frontier III Diving Board in White (Part Number 66-209-616-2) and Marine Blue (Part Number 66-209-616S3 / 66-209-6163T) is the maximum-length commercial fiberglass springboard engineered for municipal aquatic complexes, competition dive training wells, universities, and commercial resort facilities requiring full regulation overhang and the softest, highest-lift flex dynamics in the Frontier III lineup.

At 16 feet (4.88 m), this board matches the regulation length of competition aluminum springboards, providing substantial mechanical leverage and progressive energy return while utilizing S.R. Smith’s proven heavy-duty fiberglass-encapsulated laminated wood core construction.

Construction & Material Architecture

• Internal Laminated Wood Core: Multi-ply Douglas fir and select composite wood beam core running the complete 16-foot span, engineered to absorb high cyclic flexural stress without fatigue failure or permanent deflection.

• Fiberglass Roving Encapsulation: Heavy-gauge multi-axial structural fiberglass roving vacuum-infused with premium polyester resin, completely isolating the wood core from moisture, chemical water absorption, delamination, and fungal rot.

• Non-Slip Surface Tread:

  • White Model (66-209-616-2): Integral white textured aggregate tread molded directly into the commercial acrylic gelcoat.

  • Marine Blue Model (66-209-616S3 / 66-209-6163T): Deep marine blue gelcoat with matching or contrasting non-slip aggregate traction profile.

• Environmental & Chemical Stability: Outer resin matrix features heavy UV stabilizers to prevent chalking, brittleness, and fading under direct sun, along with superior resistance to indoor natatorium chloramines and mechanical room acid splash.

Dimensional & Mounting Specifications

• Nominal Length: 16'-0" (192 inches / approx. 4.88 m).

• Nominal Width: 18 inches (approx. 45.7 cm).

• Profile / Taper: Progressive thickness taper (approx. 1.5" at the tip to 2.75"–3.00" through the fulcrum contact zone) engineered for 16-foot flex dynamics.

• Mounting Configuration: Standard commercial 2-hole rear butt-end pattern:

  • Hole Center-to-Center Spacing: 12 inches (30.5 cm).

  • Hole Diameter: Pre-drilled for 1/2" diameter heavy-duty commercial mounting bolts.

• Specified Fulcrum Setting (Critical): Must be installed with the fulcrum positioned strictly within the manufacturer-calibrated range—centered 84 to 88 inches (nominally 86 inches) forward from the center of the rear mounting holes. Deviation alters spring stiffness, risks laminate shear failure, and voids manufacturer warranties.

• Duty Rating: Commercial recreational classification; maximum single-diver weight capacity of 250 lbs (113.4 kg) under standard commercial aquatic codes.

Stand Compatibility & Fulcrum Requirements

• Compatible Stands: Engineered for commercial cantilever frames, steel pedestal stands, U-frame bases, and meter stands specifically configured and spaced for 16-foot boards (e.g., S.R. Smith 16' Steel Meter Stands, Frontier II/III commercial 16' frames, and heavy-duty 2-bend or 3-bend tubular stands).

• Fulcrum Protection: Requires a heavy-duty rubber fulcrum pad (1.90" to 2.375" OD rubber sleeve or clamp-on elastomer pad) secured over the stand fulcrum bar to prevent localized fiberglass stress fractures and chatter during hurdle landings.

• Associated Mounting Kit: Compatible with S.R. Smith Hardware Kit BK-100 or stainless steel commercial mounting bolt sets (1/2" × 5" or 1/2" × 5-1/2" grade 304/316 bolts, neoprene isolator washers, lock washers, and brass or stainless acorn caps).

Weight and Logistics Profile

• Net Unit Weight: Approximately 98 to 112 lbs (approx. 44.5 to 50.8 kg).

• Packaged Dimensions: Reinforced heavy-duty corrugated shipping crate/sleeve measuring approximately 194" L × 20" W × 4" H (approx. 493 cm × 51 cm × 10 cm).

• Packaged Shipping Weight: Approximately 120 to 135 lbs (approx. 54.4 to 61.2 kg).

• Freight Classification & Logistics: Ships exclusively via LTL Flatbed or Specialized Overlength Freight (NMFC Class 70 to 85). Due to the extreme crate length (>16 feet), dedicated commercial loading dock facilities, liftgate, or flatbed boom offloading are required on site.