The Colorado Time Systems 84″ AquaGrip® Gutter-Hung Touchpad delivers accurate electronic swim timing with a patented non-slip AquaGrip® surface, full-face sensing, and top-edge activation for reliable finishes in competitive swimming facilities.
84″ AquaGrip® Competition Touchpad – Gutter Mount
$1,850.00
Description
The Colorado Time Systems 84″ AquaGrip® Gutter-Hung Touchpad is built for competitive swimming facilities that need accurate, dependable electronic race timing. Designed for gutter-mounted installations, this touchpad records swimmers’ finishes and splits while giving athletes a secure, textured surface for turns and finishes.
The AquaGrip® surface provides traction without sacrificing sensitivity. Each touchpad includes an internal full-face switch, and gutter-mount models also include top-edge sensing to help capture legal finishes across the active surface and along the upper edge of the pad. Colorado Time Systems also specifies all-plastic construction and a 10-foot cable with molded connector for AquaGrip® touchpads.
This 84″ model is a strong choice for facilities with wider competition lanes or existing 84-inch gutter-hung touchpad setups. Whether you are replacing aging touchpads, outfitting a new competition pool, or upgrading from older standard-surface pads, the 84″ AquaGrip® Touchpad provides the reliability expected from Colorado Time Systems timing equipment.
Why Choose the 84″ AquaGrip® Touchpad?
The 84″ size gives facilities a wider timing surface than smaller touchpads, helping provide strong lane coverage while maintaining the same AquaGrip® traction and CTS timing sensitivity.
This model is especially useful when:
- Your facility currently uses 84″ gutter-hung touchpads
- You need replacement pads that match existing pool dimensions
- You want a wider touch surface than 60″ or 78″ models
- Your pool uses gutter-mounted touchpad brackets
- You want AquaGrip® traction for starts, turns, and finishes
Best For
The 84″ AquaGrip® Gutter-Hung Touchpad is ideal for:
- High school natatoriums
- College and university pools
- YMCA aquatic facilities
- Municipal competition pools
- USA Swimming clubs
- Aquatic centers with wider lanes
- Replacement touchpad projects
- Facilities using Colorado Time Systems timing equipment
Key Features
- 84″ gutter-hung competition touchpad
- Patented AquaGrip® textured surface
- Internal full-face switch
- Top-edge switch on gutter-mount model
- Records swimmers’ finishes and splits
- Durable all-plastic construction
- 10-foot cable with molded connector
- Designed for Colorado Time Systems timing equipment
- Less than 5VDC on-deck power, electronically isolated at the timer
- Built for demanding aquatic environments
- Custom sizes also available through Colorado Time Systems if needed
Touchpad Specifications
| Compatibility (Touchpads) | Colorado Time Systems timing systems |
| Construction | All-plastic construction |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 84" wide |
| Mounting Style | Gutter-Hung / Gutter Mount |
| Surface | AquaGrip® textured non-slip surface |
| Switch Type | Internal full-face switch |
| Cable Length | 10-foot cable with molded connector |
| Power | Less than 5VDC on deck, electronically isolated at timer |
FAQs
What is the 84" AquaGrip® Touchpad used for?
The 84" AquaGrip® Touchpad is used to record swimmers’ finishes and splits in competitive swimming. It connects to compatible Colorado Time Systems timing equipment and provides an electronic finish surface at the end of the lane.
What does “gutter-hung” mean?
Gutter-hung means the touchpad is designed to mount from the pool gutter instead of attaching to a flat wall. This setup is common in many competition pools and requires the correct bracket system for the facility’s gutter profile.
What makes AquaGrip® different from a standard touchpad surface?
AquaGrip® is a textured, non-slip surface designed to give swimmers better traction while still allowing the touchpad to respond accurately to finishes and turns.
Does the entire touchpad register a swimmer’s touch?
Yes. AquaGrip® touchpads include an internal full-face switch, and gutter-mounted models also include a top-edge switch. This helps capture legal finishes across the face of the pad and along the top edge.
Does this touchpad include a cable?
Yes. Colorado Time Systems lists AquaGrip® touchpads with a 10-foot cable and molded connector.
How do I know if I need the 84" size?
Check your existing touchpad size, lane width, and gutter setup. If your facility currently uses 84" gutter-hung touchpads, this is the correct replacement size. If you are unsure, Just In Timing can help confirm the correct touchpad size before ordering.
Can this touchpad be used with a System 6 timing console?
Yes, when used with compatible Colorado Time Systems timing infrastructure, the touchpad can connect into a System 6 timing setup through the appropriate deckplates, wallplates, harnesses, or touchpad connections.
Should touchpads be stored on a caddy?
Yes. A dedicated touchpad caddy helps protect the sensing surface, cable, and connector while making it easier to transport and organize pads before and after meets.
Can Just In Timing help with touchpad testing or replacement?
Yes. Just In Timing can help facilities select the correct replacement touchpads, inspect timing connections, test pads, and troubleshoot lane signal problems.
