World's Tallest Water Slide

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Needs to be covered

 

[Spider-Who?]

I'd be worried less about the walls and more about momentum once you reach that second drop. I could see somebody getting some good air time and possibly falling off at an angle. When I was a kid, I rode on a damn theme park water slide and got crazy air time before getting slammed back down. Not fun.

True, but it looks like they're trying to account for that with various factors:

1) 4 people on a raft - the added weight would mean more speed would be required to get a dangerous amount of air time.
2) Before the second hill, there is a substantial level portion to the slide; this'll kill a significant amount of velocity.
3) Half way up the second hill, there is a subtle dip which I imagine is there to slow the riders even further just before hitting the apex.

Not to mention where and how water is set to go on the slide will also be a determining factor as well. Images can be deceiving, as well (look how steep that first drop looks in the first picture compared to the second).

Mishaps can occur, of course; no way to account for 100% of variables, but I'm sure it's safe. Doesn't mean I'm going to try my luck on it though! I tend to be quite selective with the rides I go on these days after the harness of a looping roller coaster (The Anaconda at King's Dominion) popped open on me just before it started down the first drop years ago. Horrifying experience.

 

[Warhammer]

My ass isn't going on that either. If I am at a water park, give me a wave pool, tunnels, etc.

And damn, I never knew the Anaconda had issues. That must have been scary. When I went there, I never got around to riding it. I might have to try this summer.

 

[Dark Raven]

Actually hitting water from that height is more like hitting concrete than the dirt although I don't think it would make much difference in the end.

I meant water surrounding it all, so not simply down below, but all around so that you'd be going through a giant waterfall effectively, and there wouldn't be any issue of falling into the water from a height.

 

[Hal_Jordan]

This slide is just an accident waiting to happen.

Just walking around outside is an accident waiting to happen. I bet the chances of being hit by lightening are greater than dying on this water slide.

 

[AnneFan]

Just walking around outside is an accident waiting to happen. I bet the chances of being hit by lightening are greater than dying on this water slide.

Maybe you would like to be the first brave soul to rocket down this sinister slide?

 

[Dark Raven]

Maybe you would like to be the first brave soul to rocket down this sinister slide?

I give you permission to go ahead and push him.

 

[SpideyFan866]

True, but it looks like they're trying to account for that with various factors:

1) 4 people on a raft - the added weight would mean more speed would be required to get a dangerous amount of air time.
2) Before the second hill, there is a substantial level portion to the slide; this'll kill a significant amount of velocity.
3) Half way up the second hill, there is a subtle dip which I imagine is there to slow the riders even further just before hitting the apex.

Not to mention where and how water is set to go on the slide will also be a determining factor as well. Images can be deceiving, as well (look how steep that first drop looks in the first picture compared to the second).

Mishaps can occur, of course; no way to account for 100% of variables, but I'm sure it's safe. Doesn't mean I'm going to try my luck on it though! I tend to be quite selective with the rides I go on these days after the harness of a looping roller coaster (The Anaconda at King's Dominion) popped open on me just before it started down the first drop years ago. Horrifying experience.

THAT HAPPENED TO ME TOO!

On the same ride!


Time to file a class action suit against Kings Dominion..........

 

[AnneFan]

I give you permission to go ahead and push him.

Hopefully for his sake, he's wearing a parachute, particularly if he makes it to that first bump.

 

[Hal_Jordan]

Maybe you would like to be the first brave soul to rocket down this sinister slide?

Why not? I walk around outside all the time, this is equally and possibly less dangerous.

 

[jmc]

True, but it looks like they're trying to account for that with various factors:

1) 4 people on a raft - the added weight would mean more speed would be required to get a dangerous amount of air time.
2) Before the second hill, there is a substantial level portion to the slide; this'll kill a significant amount of velocity.
3) Half way up the second hill, there is a subtle dip which I imagine is there to slow the riders even further just before hitting the apex.

Not to mention where and how water is set to go on the slide will also be a determining factor as well. Images can be deceiving, as well (look how steep that first drop looks in the first picture compared to the second).

Mishaps can occur, of course; no way to account for 100% of variables, but I'm sure it's safe. Doesn't mean I'm going to try my luck on it though! I tend to be quite selective with the rides I go on these days after the harness of a looping roller coaster (The Anaconda at King's Dominion) popped open on me just before it started down the first drop years ago. Horrifying experience.

This is all true and I'm sure tests have been done to death. The amount of water is frankly the key here. That said I still can't help but feel this is an accident waiting to happen, adding water creates less friction between the slide and the raft, I sure as hell wouldn't want to go on it.

 

[The Guard]

I'm not climbing that many stairs.

 

[Boom]

Well, if I ever have a death wish, I know where I'm going.

 

[Teelie]

Which brings to mind wheelchair accessability for those who can't climb 10 stories into the sky to slide down it.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Which brings to mind wheelchair accessability for those who can't climb 10 stories into the sky to slide down it.

That's why Cthulhu made elevators.

 

[Dark Raven]

Those needing wheelchairs can be parachuted down onto the slide from an airplane. There won't even be any chance for them to catch their breath. As soon as they land they'll shoot down the slide and into the hands of fate.