The Shallow End

Shallo Dock vs. Tanning Ledge — What's the Difference?
Shallo™ Dock vs. Tanning Ledge: What's the Difference? If you've been searching for a way to get more shallow water in your pool, you've probably landed on one of two solutions: a tanning ledge (also called a Baja shelf or sun shelf) or a depth-adjustable platform like the Shallo™ Dock. They solve the same problem. They do it very differently. ### What Is a Tanning Ledge? A tanning ledge is a shallow, flat platform built directly into a pool during construction — or added as part of a renovation. It... Read more...
Lake Dock Shallow Water Platform — What to Know Before You Buy
Lake Dock Shallow Water Platform: What to Know Before You Buy If you have a lake house, you already know the limitation that comes with nearly every dock: it drops straight into deep water. There's no place to stand. No wading zone for kids. No shallow spot to sit and cool off without actually swimming. This is one of the most common frustrations lake homeowners mention — and until recently, there was no good solution. ### Why Lake Docks Don't Have Shallow Water It's a design constraint, not an oversight.... Read more...
Best Pool Platform for Toddlers and Young Kids (2026)
Best Pool Platform for Toddlers and Young Kids (2026) If you have young kids and a pool, you already know the problem: the shallow end is in one end, it's usually still too deep for toddlers to stand in comfortably, and there's no good way to let kids stand in the water safely while you're a few feet away. Pool platforms designed for young children solve this — but they're not all equal. Here's what to look for and what's actually available. What Makes a Pool Platform Safe for Kids... Read more...
How to Add a Shallow End to Your Pool Without Renovation
How to Add a Shallow End to Your Pool Without Renovation The most common question pool owners ask after their first summer with young kids: "Is there any way to make part of this pool shallower without tearing it up?" The short answer is yes — and you have more options than you think. Why Most Pools Leave You Stuck Most in-ground pools are designed with one fixed shallow end and one deep end, both set in concrete during construction. Changing those depths traditionally meant a full renovation: draining the... Read more...
What Is a Shallow-End System? (And Why Your Pool or Lake Needs One)
A Shallow-End System™ is a depth-adjustable platform that anchors to a pool or dock edge and creates a stable shallow-water zone — at whatever location and depth you choose, without permanent modifications to your pool or waterfront. It's a new product category. Before 2025, it didn't exist. The Problem That Created the Category For as long as people have had pools and waterfront properties, they've accepted a fundamental limitation: shallow water is fixed. In a pool, the shallow end is built into the structure at construction. It's in one corner,... Read more...
The Best Pool Accessories for Families with Young Kids
Having a pool with young children is one of the great joys of summer — and one of the great sources of anxiety. You want them in the water. You want them safe. You want the pool to be something the whole family actually uses together, not just a feature you worry about. The right accessories make all the difference. Here are the ones that actually matter for families with young kids — including one that didn't exist until now. 1. A Depth-Adjustable Shallow Water Platform This is the one... Read more...
How to Create Shallow Water at Your Lake Dock
If you own lakefront property, you already know the problem. You walk down to your dock, step to the edge, and look straight down into dark water. There's no place to wade. No place for kids to stand. No gentle entry point — just a drop. For most lake homeowners, that's just accepted as a fact of life. Lakes are deep. That's why you have a dock. But it doesn't have to be that way anymore. Why Lake Docks Have No Shallow Water Traditional lake docks are designed for one... Read more...
How to Add a Shallow End to Your Pool
Most pool owners don't realize until after the concrete is poured that their pool's shallow end is fixed forever. It's built into one corner at the time of construction, and that's where it stays — for decades. If you've ever wished you had more shallow space — a place for your kids to stand, a wading zone for a party, or just somewhere to sit in the water without floating — you've probably hit the same wall: traditionally, you can't add a shallow end to a pool without tearing it... Read more...