Diving Facility Information and Management
If you’re a current diver or coach, you know how hard it is to dive on a worn out diving board or a diving stand that sounds like it’s going break at the hinges. And not everyone has the luxury of diving in a new state of the art natatorium. So we’ve included information to make your pool and diving facility better than you thought possible!
How Long Will My Diving Board Last?
What are the factors that cause a Duraflex Springboard to loose its "springiness."
What are the factors that cause a Duraflex Springboard to loose its "springiness."
Care and Storage of an Outdoor Springboard
A springboard is a valuable piece of athletic equipment, here are some tips to help you treat it that way and prolong the life of your diving board.
A springboard is a valuable piece of athletic equipment, here are some tips to help you treat it that way and prolong the life of your diving board.
Replace Duarfirm Hinge Pins, Nyliners and O Rings
The loud noise a diver or coach hears when a springboard diving board is used is many times the result of missing or broken nyliners in the hinge that attaches the diving board to the diving stand. Replacing these pieces will make the diving board quieter and function better.
The loud noise a diver or coach hears when a springboard diving board is used is many times the result of missing or broken nyliners in the hinge that attaches the diving board to the diving stand. Replacing these pieces will make the diving board quieter and function better.
What Type of Rope Should You Use in Spotting?
Important characteristics of spotting rope that a coach or facility operator should consider when setting up dryland spotting equipment.
Important characteristics of spotting rope that a coach or facility operator should consider when setting up dryland spotting equipment.
Equipment Needed to Build a Spotting Rig
What type of equipment is needed to build a spotting rig for use at a pool or dryland training facility.
What type of equipment is needed to build a spotting rig for use at a pool or dryland training facility.
Maxiflex Cheeseboard and 16-foot Duraflex Springboard
Before you go out and order a diving board, make sure you know the differences in the two types of boards used most often in competition - the Maxiflex Model "B" and the 16-foot Duraflex.
Before you go out and order a diving board, make sure you know the differences in the two types of boards used most often in competition - the Maxiflex Model "B" and the 16-foot Duraflex.
Anatomy of a Duraflex Diving Board
Duraflex diving boards, with special emphasis on the Maxiflex “Model B”, and Durafirm Diving Stands are the standard for use in the world of competitive diving. What makes them so good?
Duraflex diving boards, with special emphasis on the Maxiflex “Model B”, and Durafirm Diving Stands are the standard for use in the world of competitive diving. What makes them so good?
What is a “Cheeseboard” and Why Is It Different?
The “Cheeseboard” is a common reference for the Modified Maxiflex Model-B aluminum springboard diving board manufactured by Duraflex International. The Model-B is the de facto standard for competitive aquatic diving facilities.
The “Cheeseboard” is a common reference for the Modified Maxiflex Model-B aluminum springboard diving board manufactured by Duraflex International. The Model-B is the de facto standard for competitive aquatic diving facilities.
Noisy Diving Boards - How to Find and Fix the Problem
A noisy diving board can be a big distraction during practice. But a check of three common problems areas can help pinpoint and fix the problem.
A noisy diving board can be a big distraction during practice. But a check of three common problems areas can help pinpoint and fix the problem.
Duraflex International
Duraflex International is the maker of the finest springboard diving equipment in the world, used in every Olympic Games since 1960. The Duraflex site includes information about their products, advice and dealers locations.
Duraflex International is the maker of the finest springboard diving equipment in the world, used in every Olympic Games since 1960. The Duraflex site includes information about their products, advice and dealers locations.
FINA Dimensions for Diving Facilities
When considering installation of a diving board and stand, follow the FINA dimensions for depth and distance.
When considering installation of a diving board and stand, follow the FINA dimensions for depth and distance.
Using The Diving Board
In many facilities, diving boards are being removed and not included in new construction as result of the false perception that diving boards are very dangerous.
In many facilities, diving boards are being removed and not included in new construction as result of the false perception that diving boards are very dangerous.