The largest water slides in the world. Tallest water slide above Niagara Falls

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At the Schlitterbahn water amusement park in Kansas, USA, there is a waterslide called Verruckt (which means "crazy, crazy" in German).

On the raft, 4 people will be able to go down at once and they will go down at a speed of about 104 km / h.

The highest hill

This design claims to be the highest slide in the world.

At the moment, the exact height of the water slide has not been disclosed, as the official opening is scheduled for May 23, 2014, but it is known that the slide will be about the height of a 17-story building.

It is worth noting that so far the highest slide in the world, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, is the Insano slide in the Brazilian amusement park Beach Park in Fortaleza.

While the slide in Kansas has not opened, you can visit it virtually.

The scariest water slides in the world

Water slides of the world: Insano

The slide owes its name to the crazy descent, which causes dizziness. The height of the slide is 41 meters, which is slightly higher than a 14-storey building.

Despite the fact that the fun lasts only 4-5 seconds, few people can resist from accelerating to speeds of over 100 km/h.

Big water slides: Summit Plummet

Visitors to the Blizzard Beach Water Park, located at Walt Disney World, can't help but pass by the 110-meter-long slide, which can ride at a speed of 95 km/h.

Biggest waterslide: The Mammoth

Located in Indiana's Splashin' Safari Water Park, this hydro-magnetic attraction has 7 slides (the highest being 21 meters high).

Those who wish to ride are located in a round vehicle that does not leave the boundaries of the slide. One walk can last up to 4 minutes.

Extreme Water Slides: L2

Those who have already tried to ride this slide think twice before riding again. It is located in the Austrian water park "Wave die Worgler Wasserwelt" and boasts of being the first waterslide with a double loop.

First you need to stand in a box, from where you are lowered down, and you "fall" about 14 meters before crazy turns begin.

Attractions water slides: Cliffhanger

This slide from Schlitterbahn Park, Galveston, Texas, rises to 25 meters.

It provides people with easy ascents and descents. And yet it stands out for its height when compared with similar slides, speed and steep descents on which you can reach speeds of 55 km / h.

The scariest water slide: Scorpion's Tail

"Scorpion Tail" can be found in Noah's Ark Family Park, Wisconsin. The height of this slide is about a 10-story building, and the length is almost 122 meters.

You enter the capsule, the door is closed behind you, and after 3 seconds the floor collapses under you and you, almost from a right angle, begin to "fall" down, accelerating at a speed of about 15 meters per second. The only thing that slows down the fall is the slide loop. Among other things, you can perfectly see everything that happens outside, because. The slide is made of transparent fiberglass.

Did you know that the height of the tallest waterslide is comparable to the height of a 15-story building? Did you ride one like this?

No. 10. X-Treme FASER - Erding, Germany

One of the fastest slides in the world - X-Treme FASER - is located in the GALAXY center in Erding (39 km from the center of Munich). Length X-Treme FASER - 67 meters, height - 19 meters, accelerates to speeds over 72 km / h.

After riding the X-Treme FASER, several women received injuries related to the female anatomy, after which the management of the center forbade women to ride this slide. Now only males can ride the X-Treme FASER with a breeze.

No. 9. The Scorpion's Tale - Wisconsin Dells, USA

In the Noah's Ark water park you will find the Scorpion's Tail slide. The length of the slide is 122 meters.
This slide is suitable for true adrenaline lovers. From the platform, you fly sharply into the abyss and accelerate to 54 km / h. A few seconds of madness and huge speeds - and you are there!

No. 8. Jumeirah Sceirah - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Sceirah is the pride of Wild Wadi Water Park. Recently, this water slide has been reconstructed and now it has become even faster and more extreme.

After the vacationer climbs to a height of 33 meters, he will face a rapid descent along the plastic chute at great speed. After the initial acceleration, it seems to the tourist that everything will go smoothly, but somewhere in the middle of the way, he suddenly falls down, almost in free fall. It is this section of the slide that is the most attractive for thrill-seekers. The length of the slide is 120 m, the maximum acceleration speed is 80 km/h.

No. 7. Summit plummet - Orlando, USA

Summit plummet at Disney Blizzard Beach water park resembles a ski jump: cable car, artificial snow. An almost sheer fall awaits you, followed by a 100-meter race along a narrow chute at a speed of almost 100 km / h.

The height of the slide is about 37 meters, the angle of inclination of the first section of the slide is close to 90 degrees.

No. 6. Aqualoop - Slovenia

Aquapark Terme 3000 boasts the Aqualoop slide with 360-degree loop. Accelerates a person up to 60 km per hour. The length of the slide is almost 90 meters.

The attraction is located in the thermal springs area of ​​Slovenia, and you can enjoy amazing views while riding down the hill.

No. 5. Kilimanjaro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Kilimanjaro in Rio de Janeiro was declared the tallest slide in the world in 2005 and held that position until 2014. Almost 50 meters high, the angle of inclination is 60 degrees, on Kilimanjaro you will fly at a speed of 90 km/h. 5 seconds of fear and you're down.

No. 4. Captain Spacemaker - Lido di Jesolo, Italy

The height of the Captain Spacemaker slide is 42 meters. It is located in the Aqualandia water park in Italy. When descending in 3 or 4 inflatable rubber boats, a speed of 100 km / h is achieved thanks to a slope of 60 degrees.

No. 3. Insano - Fortaleza, Brazil

The Insano Waterslide is located in the Fortaleza Beach Park. Insano was the tallest slide in the world until 2005. The height of the slide is 41 meters, comparable to the height of a 14-story building.
Climbing up the hill, you will see the beautiful port city of Fortaleza and the unusually beautiful coast of the Atlantic Ocean in full view. The descent from the hill is almost vertical, in 5-6 seconds of flight a person accelerates to 100 km / h.

No. 2. Verruckt - Kansas City, USA

To date, the highest and longest waterslide in the world is Verruckt.
Verruckt opened at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City. You can go down the Verruckt only on a special inflatable boat designed for three passengers. And for the safety of people who find themselves on this attraction, the water slide along its entire length is closed with a net on top, so that adrenaline lovers who are strongly overclocked do not fly out of it.

To get to the starting point of this waterslide, visitors to the Verruckt must climb a 264-step staircase. The height of the structure is 51 meters, and the length of its pipe is about 100 meters.

At the same time, a boat with passengers can accelerate in a pipe filled with water to a speed of 105 kilometers per hour. And this is very tickling the nerves of people who find themselves on this attraction.

No. 1. Sky caliber - New Jersey, USA

Action Park made attempt number two, and opened the Sky caliber - a water slide with a dead loop. This time, unlike in 1985, when the Cannonball loop was opened, the slide is as safe as possible. Visitors are provided with special protective equipment.

The slide has a height of 27 meters, the free fall area is 12 meters. The height of the dead loop is -9 meters, the speed on the hill is 80 km / h.

P.S.
The largest water parks in Russia
Gelendzhik: "Golden Bay" - 15.4 hectares;
Novosibirsk: Aquamir byKvarsis - 40,000 sq.m;
Anapa: "Tiki-Tak" - 35,000 sq.m;
St. Petersburg: "Piterland" -25,000 sq.m.;
Rostov-on-Don: "H2O" - 20,000 sq.m.

Summary of previous episodes:

Summer, heat, so you want to relax, soak up the warm gentle water, enjoy the summer holidays and just relax. Residents of cities, and especially megacities, rarely go to the sea or the river on their day off, so there is one more simple and affordable way out - a water park. A cozy pool, special slides, relaxation for the little ones and extreme entertainment for adults - who would refuse such a cool pleasure in the sweltering heat?

Modern water parks create more and more dangerous entertainment for those who like to tickle their nerves, but even among this exciting and frightening variety, there are separate options. Few people will be able to overcome their fear when descending on these slides, because this is really for those who want to get a sea of ​​emotions, an ocean of pleasure and treat themselves to a tsunami of adrenaline. But, by right, they are called the most terrible water parks in the world, and now you will find out why. You might want to visit one of these exciting places and enjoy a list of all the services offered.

Fifth place "Jump up"

The Atlantis water park is located in the Bahamas and is famous for one interesting water slide. It can be compared to jumping without a parachute right into the jaws of sharks. And the most amazing thing is that this is practically the case. The descent does not initially portend trouble, but at the moment you enter the water, you fall into a glass pipe that goes straight into the pool with sharks. Not only is there more than five meters of water above your head, but these beautiful and dangerous predators are circling around the glass pipe. The level of adrenaline after such entertainment should just jump to the skies. However, the queue for the hill is not decreasing, but rather becoming even more popular.

Fourth place "Scorpion Tail"

The Noah's Ark water park offers no less exciting and interesting entertainment for those who want to tickle their nerves a little. This wonderful place is located in America, it is notable for its sharp vertical cliff, and it’s simply not possible to predict it and mentally prepare. You, along with the frantic pressure of water, will simply rush down at a staggering speed, and then the dizzy current will simply take you in a circle, taking your breath away with delight and fear. Well, for a snack, you fly out of this pipe at great speed in a dizzying turn, and the pool takes your mortal body into its hospitable embrace.

Third place "Wildebeest"

This wonderful water park is one of the top scariest water parks in the world, thanks to the dizzying roller coaster. Surprised? Engineering thought came up with such a miracle when water slides turned into American ones. And they can also be ridden by whole companies, and when the flow of seething water carries you through dizzying turns, descents and ascents, it is quite difficult to maintain composure and keep your emotions inside. Such entertainment will tickle your nerves no worse than a real roller coaster, and perhaps even more of them.

Second place "King Cobra"

Surprised by the unusual name? So the view of the slide is quite unusual, a ride on it is the same as kissing a king cobra. The entire slide is made in the form of a snake, and you can ride it on small inflatable rafts. Just a couple of dizzying turns of the pipe and you fly straight to the cobra's hood, where it is not so easy to stay. If you push harder at the start, then you might even be able to pull the cobra's fangs, because it's so exciting.

First Place Madness

And crowns the top of our list with the scariest water park in the world, or rather the scariest slide in the world - "Beach Park", and it is considered the highest slide in the world, it goes down almost vertically and ride it is a real Brazilian madness. Only the most courageous brave men can afford to slide down, and the descent will take only about 5 seconds. You will fly this slide at a speed of more than a hundred kilometers per hour. Just imagine this figure and realize that this is more than the speed limit for a car in a city. The sensations are truly breathtaking, adding vibrant colors and a lifetime of experience. The main thing is not to go crazy from such an adrenaline rush! Joke, of course. But to visit this place and enjoy the proposed madness is really worth it.

There are different water parks with their own features, their extreme slides, incredible offers and other tricks to lure more visitors. Today you have learned about the most famous and outstanding slides and water parks, where you can both relax and gain a stock of new experiences for the whole year ahead.

The main thing is to relax and always enjoy life, whether you are sliding down the biggest slide in the world or just reading this article. Discover a new world and new opportunities.

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Summer is sunny days, water procedures and fun. Families all over the world are moving to water parks to bring all three of these together and make the experience safer. Whether it's regular pools or extreme water slides, water rides never get boring. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) reports that in the United States alone, such parks generate more than $50 billion annually and provide employment for more than 2.3 million people.

While all water parks strive to provide a family-friendly atmosphere, there is no doubt that these wonderful summer destinations provide a variety of attractions to satisfy even the most seasoned thrill-seekers. However, extreme riding has been known to cause injury or even death. This list is sure to intensify your thirst for water adventures, as well as give you relief from the high temperatures and scorching sun of the summer season.

Standing at a staggering 51.4 meters tall, the dangerous Guinness World Record holder is the Verruckt waterslide, which means “insane” or “crazy” in German. The waterslide, located at the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas, was due to open in late 2012. But due to problems that arose during the construction process, the slide was opened for visitors at the end of July 2014. It was designed by water park co-owner Jeff Henry in such a way that three people sitting in a boat can simultaneously experience the pleasure of falling down from a height of a 17-story building at a speed of up to 100 kilometers per hour. This spectacular slide of Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty (not counting the base on which it is installed). The controversial design involves taking hundreds of steps to reach the top.

In a horrific incident in August 2016, Caleb Schwab, son of Republican State Representative Scott Schwab, suffered a "fatal neck injury" during a convention with Verruckt and died on the spot. His death shocked the community and led to the slide being (still being) planned to be demolished. The Associated Press says that Kansas is "notorious for its too lenient regulation of amusement parks." It seems that the slide was too extreme, which led to disaster.

Located at Action Park in Vernon, New Jersey, this is the longest waterslide in the world at 602 meters! Nameless water slide consists of 20 sections, each 30 meters long. The main material from which the slide is made is polyvinyl chloride, which is also used to make inflatable castles in the air, which children love so much. As you guessed, this slide is inflatable. It takes 2 hours to fill it with air, and it takes about 3,800 liters of water per hour to operate, but it can take 90 seconds to leave it.

In 2015, the slide was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "longest water slide", but it was not opened to the public. The slide has no weight limits, so it is not known how dangerous it can be. Another factor is the "long process" of state certification. However, a select few employees were allowed to slide down the record-breaking slide.

It's not just a slide, it's an American waterslide! Located at the Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, the Mammoth Ride is comprised of multiple slides and a conveyor belt, allowing riders to experience the experience of riding a roller coaster, but in the water. The slide, which opened in May 2012, outpaced its record-breaking predecessor, Wildebeest Antelope, which is located in the same water park. Mammoth's unprecedented twists, turns and climbs total 537 meters in length.

The roller coaster is designed for rafts that can accommodate up to six people seated facing inward, allowing families to enjoy the extreme fun together. Brave conquerors of the Mammoth will fall down six times while moving down the hill. The winding slide route descending from which you can see the rest of the Holiday World & Splashin' Safari park can be the highlight for those who are looking for thrills.

The MASSIV slide at Galveston Island's Schlitterbahn water park deserves its name. The fall-defying attraction, located in Galveston, Texas, soars 24.9 meters into the sky and was created to mark the park's tenth anniversary. The roller coaster consists of several climbs and a final triple drop at the end. The slide has been certified by Guinness World Records as "The World's Tallest Waterslide".

Although thrill-seekers simply enjoy the slide, it took scientific knowledge to create it. Schlitterbahn Lead Designer Emily Colombo said the balance of "gravity, ride dynamics and speed" is vital to a successful slide. You will definitely like the water one due to the fact that the speed and dynamics of driving on it change. The general manager of the park commented that it is this versatility that "we are always looking for in our rides".

Providing some respite for thrill-seekers, as well as a haven for those looking to unwind, the "lazy river" at Bsr Cable Park in Waco, Texas, simply flows 1 mile in length. This gave her the right to be called the longest "lazy river" in the world. On the "lazy river" there are parts that are well lit by the sun, and there are those that are in the shade, which allows to satisfy the tastes of all visitors.

While it doesn't look much different from other lazy rivers, what it lacks in uniqueness it makes up for in size. The river is suitable for adults and children and is guaranteed to be refreshing in the summer, especially given the crazy high temperatures that Texas experiences during the summer season.

5. The world's largest outdoor wave pool

Photo: Siam Park City

The first non-US candidate on our list is Siam Park City (a water park, not a city) in Bangkok's Khan Na Yao district, Thailand. This is not only the largest water park in Asia, but according to the Guinness World Records, it is also home to the largest wave pool in the world. The pool measures an astounding 13,600 square meters and is designed for young children and adult thrill seekers. Waves up to 1.5 meters high can be generated in the pool, but the staff carefully monitors that it does not exceed 60 centimeters to ensure the safety of all visitors.

Despite the safety measures being taken, wave pools still pose a threat, especially to children. When children fall into such a pool at a depth higher than their height, the constant flow of water and its unevenness create ideal conditions for drowning. But for most, this wave pool can be the perfect compromise between the calm waters of a "lazy river" and the fast-paced rapids of the waterslides.

4. The world's largest indoor wave pool

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Fast-forward across the world back to the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which has a water park with the world's largest indoor wave pool called Blue Thunder. The pool has four active wave bays, each with panels equipped with a 1500 horsepower hydraulic device. There are two additional wave bays that have been shut down due to people getting injured as a result of the excessive wave intensity! With all the panels turned on, the waves were too high and strong for even the most experienced swimmers.

Given the almost endless waves above the swimmer's head, getting out is quite difficult. Thus, waves from 1.5 to 1.8 meters are generated in Blue Thunder today using only internal bays. The pool can hold a whopping 12.3 million liters of water. After hours, the pool is also often used for private surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and other similar sports. Waves for this make more intense.

What is located in Erding, Germany, reaches a length of 356.3 m and provides great pleasure? Of course, the Magic-Eye slide (Magic Eye) in the Galaxy Erding water park. This slide is the longest indoor slide in the world, certified by Guinness World Records in November 2010. None of the newly built slides could surpass the legendary Magic-Eye. The waterslide opened in May 2007 and was built by Klarer Freizeitanlagen AG of Switzerland, a world-renowned leader in waterslide construction.

Magic-Eye's record length is complemented by its 22-meter height. The interior design of the slide is distinguished by its sophistication, due to the continuous luminous lines that create an unrivaled impression during the descent. Some visitors may be overwhelmed by this design due to the stroboscopic effect, which is likely to be a potential hazard for those who suffer from epilepsy and decide to slide down the slide.

2. The largest outdoor water park in the United States

Photo: Wisconsin Dells

Noah's Ark Water Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is the largest outdoor water park in the United States with a total area of ​​283,279 square meters. Although there are no record-breaking slides in the park, in their own opinion, all of its 51 rides make Noah's Ark Water Park a real jewel in the crown of Wisconsin Dells, which has received the title of "water park capital of the world." Despite the small population of the city, it has as many as 28 water parks, but Noah's Ark Water Park is undoubtedly the main one.

Thrill-seekers can enjoy rides that involve a near-vertical fall where the floor slides out from under their feet, or 400-meter waterslides where unexpected twists and turns await. On the other end of the spectrum, those who prefer a more relaxed experience at Noah's Ark Water Park can enjoy swimming in the "lazy river" or swimming in the wave pool, which turns them on and off every ten minutes.

Some of the more extreme rides don't work properly. For example, it's not uncommon for riders to get stuck on the Scorpion slide, where they actually make a loop (like on a roller coaster). This demonstrates how risky water sports can be. While Wisconsin's weather ranges from hot in summer to cold in winter, the Wisconsin Dells also has plenty of indoor water parks that cater to the desires of extreme water enthusiasts all year round.

1. The world's largest indoor water park

Photo: Technouwe

Completing the list, we return to Germany to the large water park Tropical Islands Resort, located in the city of Krausnick, southeast of the capital, Berlin. This stunning indoor water park covers an area of ​​64,750 meters and can accommodate up to 6,000 guests at any given time.

The luxurious Tropical Islands Resort is a place where people of all ages can relax, there are places to just splash around, as well as water slides for young people, big attractions and a Bali-inspired lagoon, ideal for adults who are looking for adventure and want to relax. The Tropical Islands water park is climate controlled and covered with a glass roof, allowing everyone to enjoy the sunshine, regardless of the annual temperature difference outside the window.

The ideal vacation is a concept that everyone understands in their own way. For some, an imposing pastime on the beach is optimal, while others get real pleasure from an active or even extreme vacation.

The heart beats faster, every second a huge portion of adrenaline is released into the blood, and in the meantime the brain seems to turn off, but the colorfulness of sensations does not decrease from this! Believe me, you will have enough impressions for many years if you dare to conquer the largest water slide in the world!

Summit Plummet

In a water park called Disney Blizzard Beach, which is located in the state of Florida, there is one of the most extreme water slopes - about 37 m in height. Despite the fact that the summer here is always sunny and rather hot, those wishing to descend from the Summit Plummet will find drifts of snow at the top and along the entire route, because of which this attraction looks rather unusual and looks more like a ski jump. But since the snow is artificial, the probability of freezing something for yourself is reduced to zero.

To climb the Summit Plummet you will not have to make any special efforts - there is a cable car for this. And if the climb is easy, then it is at the top of the water slide that you will have a very hard time. Why? Because you need to have nerves of steel to sit in a narrow gutter, let go of your hands and ... experience an incredible feeling when you are rapidly falling down at a speed of 100 km / h. Ready? Then Summit Plummet is waiting for you!

For more than 15 years, this slide has held the proud title of the highest water slide in the world. Its height is 41 m and it is located in the water park, which bears the name of Fortaleza Beach Park. And if you have planned your vacation in the Brazilian resort of Fortaleza, then you simply do not have the right to pass by its luxurious attraction, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Insano is a water slide that not everyone dares to slide down. Its descent is almost vertical, and in height it is equivalent to a 14-storey building. Anyone who dares to climb to the top of this Brazilian attraction will be able to find out what a bird's eye view is and fully enjoy the surrounding landscape.

But the view of the coast and the port city is not the main thing! You are at the top and now you should gather all your will into a fist and make a real flight down. Its duration does not exceed 7 seconds, but due to the huge speed, which is about 105 km / h, the sensations are incredible! During this short time you will experience amazing, incomparable feelings!

Verruckt

But the biggest dose of adrenaline awaits you in Kansas City, where the Verrückt water slide awaits all the madmen in a park called Schlitterbahn. Only real daredevils are able to agree to this adventure, since this slide is not only the highest in the world, but also one of the most extreme. By agreeing to this flight, you get several pleasures at once:

• fast travel on a water slide;
• an incredible track design that wags like rails on an American roller coaster;
• amazing turns that make you fall down and immediately soar up.

And all this happens at an incredible speed, which reaches 120 km / h. The highest section of the Verrückt water slide is 52 m. And when compared with well-known buildings, then, for example, the Statue of Liberty will be half a meter lower than this attraction. The same can be said about some other world attractions, such as the Tower and Niagara Falls - they are also inferior in height to this amazing water slide.

In order to reach the top of the Verrückt you will need to overcome 264 steps. At the top, risk-takers are already waiting for rubber rafts, each of which can accommodate 3 people. And then only a dizzying flight from the height of a 17-storey building and another 180 m of incredible extreme! At the same time, the first fall is not the only one - immediately after it, you will be lifted to a height of about 5 floors and carried further along a narrow and, as it seems to many, an endless chute.

Do you want to tickle your nerves? Then you are on the highest water slide in the world!