"The poor old diving board" may have found its savior. Every Revelation I Wooden Diving Board ($1,735) is custom-made according to the specifications of Belgium-based designer Mikel Tube from a beautiful Brazilian hardwood, then finished in one of three different shades. Sand is mixed into the varnish for the top side to provide grip, and each board is pickled and waxed for long-lasting beauty. "Rather than ditch the diving board" — like everybody else who's building stunning private pools these days — let's bring back the cannonball and the inward one-and-a-half somersault, says IfItsHipItsHere.com. The Revelation I can help.
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