Impossible to confuse with any other type of pool, the lap pool is recognizable at first glance. Primarily intended for the more athletic among us, the lap pool is increasingly popular, and we will see that there are indeed many reasons!
Characteristics of a swimming corridor
As its name wisely suggests, the lap pool is a long and narrow swimming pool. In terms of dimensions, it is common to find pools ranging from 15 to 20 m in length, and sometimes even 30 m. A lap pool rarely exceeds 3 meters in width to maintain this elongated appearance. A swimming pool par excellence, a lap pool has a flat bottom with a shallow depth, typically between 1.20 m and 1.50 m.
The advantages of the swimming corridor
The swimming corridor is particularly designed for athletes who can swim lengths without turning around after just a few strokes. The reasonable depth of the pool will also allow you to practice other sports activities, such as aquagym or aquatic hiking.
However, this is not the only argument put forward by the swimming corridor, which also defends itself very well in terms of design. The slender side of the pool makes it an excellent candidate for long plots of land, and it is clearly a must for houses with modern lines!
The disadvantages of the swimming corridor
The lap pool, a sports pool par excellence, is less suited to the expectations of a family. First and foremost, the flat bottom does not allow for adaptation to everyone's height, and particularly not for shorter people to be able to stand.
The essential accessories for the swimming corridor
Toequip your lap pool, you have the choice between several pieces of equipment that will give your pool an even sportier look. Here is our selection:
Swimming against the current
Do you want to make your swimming lane a real training and swimming spot? Equip your pool with counter-current swimmingequipment. Its operating principle is simple: a water current is created, which allows you to either swim continuously in place or go against the current.
Little bonus, the nozzle can also be used as a massage system !
The diving board
The diving board is the essential accessory for a lap pool, the one that will give you the impetus to start your laps well. And on a significant note: it will make your pool definitively look like an Olympic pool.
The pool robot
The volume of water mobilized by a lap pool is often the biggest fear expressed when planning a swimming pool. In reality, since the lap pool is shallow, the water volume is not much greater than that of a so-called classic pool. The maintenance level is therefore substantially the same, your pool robot won't complain!
Legislation for swimming lanes
In terms of legislation, a swimming lane is subject to the same obligations as any other swimming pool, namely those relating to safety.
There are several solutions, such as installing an alarm to detect a fall into the pool, orinstalling a cover, whether it is a bar or shutter type.
