Swimming Starting Block / OSB 14
Version 1.4
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1 INTRODUCTION
OSB14 presents a powerful patented feature, revolutionising the way the swimmers start from their
blocks. Diving from the starting block with the body propelled by the knee at a 90° angle drastically
increases the explosiveness of the start. Physical tests undertaken by top level swimmers showed
faster races versus a standard block.
OSB14 starting blocks are designed with the optimum angles of both the platform and the footrest
for racing starts.
Design research also applied to the top surfaces, very comfortable yet roughs enough to guarantee
the swimmer a feeling of total security.
The length of the platform 74cm adapts to the new styles of start.
The diameter and position of the handgrips have also been carefully considered to respond to all
the requirements of different hand positions. A door at the back of the block allows easy access to
the interior to connect the cabling.
OSB14 allows an easy mounting of OBL1 (Omega Backstroke Ledge) on the platform.