Ideal Pool

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Former Member — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:33:58 GMT

i could make a pool from all my drool over these IDEAL pool ideas...

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Former Member — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:35:27 GMT

I'm surprised that anyone would think a 22.86m pool was ideal, although I guess the shorter distance does make one's times sound better*. 50m with a bulkhead for the shorter courses is absolutely necessary for an ideal pool. * :p :D ;)

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Former Member — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:19:19 GMT

it's my fantasy, dont ruin it :)

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dorothyrde — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:56:50 GMT

Originally posted by gull80 I swim in my ideal pool every day. Our YMCA built a new eight lane 25 yard outdoor pool last year (it's covered with a bubble in the winter). It's five minutes from my house (and five minutes from work). The pool has a great gutter system and large wave eater type lane lines. The temperature is maintained at 82 degrees (the indoor pool is kept warmer for water aerobics, swim lessons for babies, etc.). We have coached workouts with the Masters team or the age groupers six days a week. I have a reliable training partner who constantly challenges me, and I usually have my own lane. And when we swim with the age groupers, I can see my daughter a few lanes over. The only thing missing is electronic timing, which we hope to add in the next six months. Well, Inge de Bruin would be a nice addition, too. I am Jealous!:(

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Former Member — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:52:50 GMT

Well! Craig, we are all very happy for you & jealous...but no, you do have to share the same state with the Geek, never mind.

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Former Member — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:47:37 GMT

I swim in my ideal pool every day. Our YMCA built a new eight lane 25 yard outdoor pool last year (it's covered with a bubble in the winter). It's five minutes from my house (and five minutes from work). The pool has a great gutter system and large wave eater type lane lines. The temperature is maintained at 82 degrees (the indoor pool is kept warmer for water aerobics, swim lessons for babies, etc.). We have coached workouts with the Masters team or the age groupers six days a week. I have a reliable training partner who constantly challenges me, and I usually have my own lane. And when we swim with the age groupers, I can see my daughter a few lanes over. The only thing missing is electronic timing, which we hope to add in the next six months. Well, Inge de Bruin would be a nice addition, too.

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A.K. — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:28:01 GMT

Just trying to enhance/improve it . Oh, what was that..... my alarm clock.... oh ...just woke up.

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A.K. — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:00:12 GMT

No Master swimmers brushing by? Originally posted by gebbadine mine would be suspended in a turquoise sea, ten miles long and open to the sky. plexiglass walls, a squad of Div.1 men brushing by, urging me forward.. sigh LOL hey, the thread said IDEAL. life is short, look for beauty..

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Former Member — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:48:11 GMT

How about a different approach - leave it to the universities to build super fast world caliber coliseum pools, and I can finally/probably afford to travel to one in the same time zone, but most of my time is spent training, so: The best pool would be two blocks away. The best pool would be fully equipped with the best coaches and a training schedule that fits my familial and professional schedules. The best pool would have daylight and a view of some sort, even for 5 second rest intervals. The best pool would not feel like you're swimming in a chemical stew, before-during-after. The best pool would have great training partners in front, behind and beside you. At some point, it wouldn't matter how deep or fast beyond reasonable limits, as long as the waves aren't surf-able, and the temp is on the cooler side. DV

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Former Member — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:42:56 GMT

mine would be suspended in a turquoise sea, ten miles long and open to the sky. plexiglass walls, a squad of Div.1 men brushing by, urging me forward.. sigh LOL hey, the thread said IDEAL. life is short, look for beauty..

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Former Member — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:17:21 GMT

Geochuck, You can't do all out sprints, dives or turns in endless pools. They are, in my opinion, just expensive stationary bikes of the swimming world. John Smith

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Former Member — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:14:54 GMT

I just compared Swimex and River Pools. swimex.com/.../comparison.aspx

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Former Member — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:02:00 GMT

Any of yall been to the new Student Rec Center at Univ. of Virginia? Except for possibly the light and mirror show and the water equalized sound system, it has checked many of the blocks on people's lists. I was at the Army JAGC School for a two week course a few years back. They cut a deal with UVA for use of the athletic facilities. As Darth Vader would say "impressive, very impressive."

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Former Member — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:56:28 GMT

All of the above, plus a play pool with water slides for the younger generation who can't swim yet or just want to have fun

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aquageek — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:26:04 GMT

Originally posted by TheGoodSmith Geochuck, You can't do all out sprints, dives or turns in endless pools. They are, in my opinion, just expensive stationary bikes of the swimming world. John Smith Holy moly - we agree! $20K for a big bath tub?

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Paul Smith — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:24:44 GMT

John...seems like it would b a perfect thing for you given the passion you've found for open water swimming.....? :) Still planning on hanging out in Chatfield Res. this summer with all your tri buddies?

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dorothyrde — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:16:46 GMT

Originally posted by Darth Vader what would be your dream pool? here is some of my requirements: The bottom of every other lane would be mirrored to watch technique/nudity. www.theraceclub.net/.../viewtopic.php I am trying to envision a mirror on the bottom, that would be a bit strange. I suppose it would take getting used to, are there really pools with mirrors on the bottom?

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knelson — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:08:07 GMT

Originally posted by lapswimmr It would be olympic size 50 meters X 25 yards 6 feet deep at one end tapering to 3.5 ft at the other 3.5 feet is too shallow. It's kind of hard to even turn in a pool only 3.5 feet deep. Go with 4 feet and you've got a nice training pool. Probably not the fastest pool for meets, though. The locker rooms are in important consideration that are often neglected even in nice pools. Lockers should be full-sized and showers should be plentiful with good water pressure.

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Former Member — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:36:18 GMT

Basic endless pool only $19,900. Basic Sentry River Pool $19,900 what more would you want, and a River Pool Drop in $6,900

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Former Member — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:01:14 GMT

I forgot to add the elevated indoor jogging track around overlooking the pool! Go for it architects!

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Former Member — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:50:40 GMT

It would be olympic size 50 meters X 25 yards 6 feet deep at one end tapering to 3.5 ft at the other with a seperate deep pool 18ft and several high boards and platforms for the younger divers. It would have a common hot tub spa and saunas in each locker room. There would be a large exercise room with all kinds of dry land training machines, treadmills ect with flat screen Tvs on the ceiling on most machines. Some dance or ballet rooms, large locker rooms with vandle proof lockers, and a special locker area with rental lockers to hold swim gear so you dont have to carry it all around. There would be a coffee shop that would have a good cup of coffee ,swimming and tri and health magazines to read and some lite fare that would be low fat but tasty plus some goodies for the sugar tooth. A decent burger would be great too. The coffee shop would also have a side counter with popular swim gear needs inside, goggles caps assortment ,shampoos ect plus some basic modest swim suits male and female. In the check in area there would be some strong boxes for rent at say .25 cents each where people could put their wallets, purses, handguns and other treasured items in a secure locker in view of the staff. A couple of nice large meeting rooms with all, the meeting room horns and whistles (conference calling, audio vidio presentation mini kitchen) would add revenue to the site as exercise oriented executives would book the rooms for meetings then swim/work out. Oh well anybody got a extra 15 million in their back pocket?

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Former Member — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 13:05:32 GMT

Buy swim in place pool $19,900

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Frank Thompson — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:23:50 GMT

Darth Varder: I see you have not been back here since 2 months ago. You still have good entertaining posts over there at the Race Club. The only problem I have with the ideal pool is that it would be hard to concentrate with the mirrors, music, and different colors. I am sure some people would like some of these distractions but would it really lead to excellent swimming? Trying to concentrate on swimming technique and nudity do not mix.