SRS 16' Olympian Aluminum Board, White & Marine Blue

The S.R. Smith 16-Foot Commercial Olympian Aluminum Diving Board in White (Part Number 66-209-516-2) and Marine Blue (Part Number 66-209-516S3 / 66-209-516-3) is the flagship, full-regulation length all-aluminum commercial springboard designed for municipal aquatic complexes, military training centers, university dive wells, and commercial hospitality pools.

At 16 feet (4.88 m), this board matches standard competition board lengths, delivering the greatest spring leverage and softest flex rebound in the Olympian series. Fabricated from heavy-duty aircraft-grade extruded aluminum alloy, it eliminates the long-term maintenance issues of wood-core boards by providing complete immunity to moisture absorption, rot, and delamination.

Construction & Material Architecture

• Structural Extruded Aluminum Alloy: Formed from high-tensile, heat-treated 6000-series structural aluminum alloy extrusions engineered to endure extreme cyclic deflection without fatigue cracking, work-hardening, or loss of spring elasticity.

• Core Rot & Delamination Immunity: Contains zero wood, fiberglass laminates, or porous fillers, eliminating internal water wicking, core decay, mold, and freeze-thaw spalling during off-season winterization.

• Surface Traction & Finish Options:

  • White Model (66-209-516-2): Electrostatically applied, baked-on white epoxy/powder-coat finish with factory-molded aggregate non-slip top tread.

  • Marine Blue Model (66-209-516S3): Industrial powder-coat finish in deep Marine Blue with integrated slip-resistant aggregate wet-traction runner.

• Environmental Stability: High resistance to natatorium chloramine atmospheres, heavy UV exposure, direct chemical pool sanitizers, and coastal/saltwater pool applications.

Dimensional & Mounting Specifications

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

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

• 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 stainless steel mounting bolts.

• Specified Fulcrum Setting (Critical): Factory-calibrated fulcrum placement is centered 84 to 88 inches (nominally 86 inches) forward from the center of the rear mounting holes. Maintaining this fulcrum setting preserves intended mechanical spring dynamics and protects the aluminum extrusion from over-deflection stress.

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

Stand Compatibility & Fulcrum Interface

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

• 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 crossbar to prevent metal-on-metal friction, gouging, and chatter during hurdle landings.

• Associated Mounting Hardware: Installs with standard commercial mounting bolt sets (1/2" × 5" or 1/2" × 5-1/2" grade 304/316 stainless steel bolts, neoprene isolation washers to prevent galvanic corrosion, lock washers, and acorn nuts).

Weight and Logistics Profile

• Net Unit Weight: Approximately 84 to 96 lbs (approx. 38.1 to 43.5 kg)—noticeably lighter than 16-foot composite/wood-core boards (which run 98 to 112 lbs).

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

• Packaged Shipping Weight: Approximately 105 to 120 lbs (approx. 47.6 to 54.4 kg).

• Freight Handling & Logistics: Ships exclusively via LTL Flatbed or Specialized Overlength Freight (NMFC Class 70 to 85). Due to the crate length exceeding 16 feet, commercial receiving with a loading dock, flatbed boom truck, or liftgate staging is required on site.