What’s the first thing you’ll do once this pandemic is all over?
I don’t know about you but my travel bag is packed and ready to go! If a wet and wild
adventure’s exactly what floats your boat, then keep calm and practice your cannonballs because
today, we’re counting down the 10 Most Insane Waterslides On The Planet!
What’s up, fact-natics! This is Discovery Amuse, serving up your daily dose of the most outrageous,
outlandish, and out-of-this-world fun facts!
Stick around ‘til our number one pick because that one’s reserved for the
craziest of thrill-seekers. Take a dip at your own risk!
Man: Mary, mother of God!
#10: Insano – Brazil
Well, we did say insane waterslides, right? So what better way to kick off this list
but with an attraction that’s named exactly that!
The Insano waterslide is located at the Beach Park in Fortaleza,
Brazil, considered the largest aquatic park in South America!
Built in 1989, the Insano held the Guinness record for the world’s tallest water slide
for more than 10 years! It stands at 135 feet, which is about as high as a 14-story building.
But the real draw is its insanely steep incline, where riders plunge into the
bottom in just a matter of 5 seconds, at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour!
From a certain angle, it almost looks like the sliders just disappear into oblivion!
If being a human waterfall is your thing and you have a loose screw,
then the Insano is right up your alley.
Keep watching because our top pick might just give you an out-of-body experience!
#9: Kilimanjaro – Brazil
If you’re wondering who in the world would dare to beat the Insano’s record
for the tallest waterslide… surprise, surprise! It’s the Brazilians themselves!
I guess adrenaline just naturally runs in their blood or something?
Since 2002, the Kilimanjaro has been the main attraction at the Aldeia Das
Aguas Park Resort in Rio. It stands proud at a height of about 164 feet.
For perspective, that’s even higher than the famous Christ the Redeemer!
This waterslide-from-hell boasts of a radical 60-degree incline,
dropping riders like they’re hot at 57 miles per hour!
But before the deadly drop, you’ll have to climb up a a torturous total of 234 steps.
Because, you know, you gotta earn that death-defying experience! And mind you,
it’s said that 1 in 20 riders back out once they reach the top!
Not to scare you or anything, just sayin’.
#8: Master Blaster – Texas
If a waterslide and a roller coaster had a baby,
their awesome love child would probably look something like this.
The 1,000-feet long and 6-storey high Master Blaster in Texas,
has been voted the best water ride in the USA since it opened in 1996. And rightfully so,
because It’s the first-ever uphill water coaster in the world!
Once the passengers have boarded, a small conveyor rolls the rafts into the first
drop. At the bottom of the fall, they are propelled by water jets uphill. From there,
a series of downhill and more uphill blasts sends the rafts into an enclosed helix tube,
twisting and turning until the final drop to the splash pool.
The Master Blaster is so unique that its inventor, Jeff Henry, was named Inventor of the Year at
Austin, Texas, in 2012! And trust us, all these dizzying action cam shots don’t do it justice!
#7: Scorpion’s Tail – Wisconsin
The Noah’s Ark Water Park in Wisconsin has earned the title of being the
largest water park in the US. So it should come
as no surprise that one of the world’s must-try waterslides can be found here.
Adding another record to Noah’s Ark’s belt is the curiously named
Scorpion’s Tail--the first and only looping water slide in the country.
Featuring the trapdoor mechanism that’s become all the rage these days,
the Scorpion’s Tail sends the rider into a near-vertical drop down a 77-foot chute
at a crazy 70-degree angle. This builds up enough speed of at least 30 miles per hour
that shoots the rider up to the 27-foot-high loop. Optical sensors also track the rider as
he enters the slide, and within 14 seconds, they splash out in a lane of deeper water.
If you’re a faint-hearted weakling, then you can just watch the riders whiz by through the
transparent tubes. Maybe with a margarita in one hand because she’s a classy lady.
#6: L2 - Austria
Now let’s head on over to Europe where you’ll find not just some of the world’s
most exquisite cuisines, but apparently… the world’s first double loop water slide!
The L2, located at the Wörgler Wasserwelt in Austria,
isn’t for the feigling. That’s “wimps” in German.
The rider enters a clear capsule with breathtaking alpine views – as if to
say that everything’s gonna be alright. And just when you’ve calmed down your nerves,
you’ll be launched into a 50-feet semi-freefall, sending you zooming at 40 miles per hour!
This catapults you into two vertigo-inducing loops, before you slow down into the landing.
Some people, however, actually don’t gain enough speed to make the loop. And in this case,
the water slide technology will lead you to a safe exit through a trap door.
If you feel like a total loser afterwards then the gorgeous view of the alps might
just be a welcome respite. #5: Bullet Bowl - China
Remember when Michael Phelps snatched a record-breaking total of 8 gold medals
at the 2008 Beijing Olympics? This is where all the magic happened,
at the National Aquatics Center a.k.a the Water Cube in Beijing, China.
Now you couldn’t let this architectural wonder just go to waste, right? So after the Olympics,
part of the venue was transformed into a massive waterpark that houses
some of the most thrilling water rides this side of the planet! But perhaps,
the reigning king of the Water Cube kingdom is none other than the Bullet Bowl.
Don’t let the cheesy name fool you, because the Bullet Bowl builds suspense for its riders
as it whips them around a whirlpool at lightning speeds before sending them down a steep, dark,
fully-enclosed drop. Although said to be small compared to other water slides on this list, the
bowl-type chute gives its riders a one-of-a-kind centrifugal experience like no other.
#4: The Vertigo
It can’t get any more straightforward than that!
Breaking the stereotypes of boring cruise ships, the Fantasia-class MSC Preziosa takes your cruise
ship experience to the next level with this sickening 400-feet tube of pure adrenaline rush.
Dubbed the longest single-rider water slide on the seas, the Vertigo takes its riders through
dizzying twists and turns that run around the entire ship. And if that’s not enough,
this 13-meter-tall water slide also shoots them into a transparent loop over the ship
where they can enjoy the stunning view of the clear blue ocean waters.
That is if you can keep your eyes open!
#3: Summit Plummet – Florida
So you think you’re too old for Disney, huh? Well, you haven’t met the Summit Plummet!
A piece of advice when you brave its 12-story drop? Just let it go!
The Summit Plummet has definitely become one of the most sought-after attractions
at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Riders begin their journey by scaling Mount
Gushmore aboard a ski lift. And then, they cross their arms on their chest,
taking in the magical view of the park… as they call out to the heavens above!
Among the top 10 tallest water slides on the planet, the Summit Plummet takes its
riders through a vertical free fall into a darkened tunnel at up to 55 miles per
hour! It’s so steep, it almost feels like you’re about to enter a whole new world!
Who knew it’s the happiest place on earth for daredevils too!
#2: Verrückt – Kansas
This next story is a cautionary tale about always putting safety first.
Verrückt, which is German for “insane”, was designed to be the tallest and fastest waterslide
in the world. And indeed, it was an experience without rival. It featured two nerve-racking
drops, the first one being a 17-story plunge followed by a 5-story uphill midsection. The
entire ride is 168 feet tall, making it more elevated than Niagara Falls and the Statue of
Liberty. At top speeds of 65 miles per hour, the Verrückt challenged the laws of physics head on.
However, in 2016 tragedy struck the insane waterslide when a 10-year-old boy
named Scott Schwab was decapitated and died while zipping down the waterslide. It is
believed Caleb was ejected from his seat, abd bounced around between the netting.
Man: We saw that the supports that hold the netting in place that’s over the slide,
a couple of them were all bent and jagged and out of place. My mom
saw the two people behind the second and 3rd row seats and they were just covered in blood.
Jeff Henry, the creator of Verruckt, admitted that they had a lot of issues on the engineering
of the slide, given that it was unlike anything that’s ever been done before.
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#1: Leap of Faith - Bahamas
Located in the picturesque Mayan-inspired Atlantis Waterpark in the Bahamas,
the Leap of Faith is a water slide with a 60-foot open-air
drop that send thrill-seekers speeding down at 35 miles per hour. Sounds boring? Wait… did I
mention that riders also go through a transparent tunnel that goes through a shark-filled lagoon?
Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
But don’t worry! Apart from that one time in 2008 when one of the reef sharks
jumped out of its tank into a nearby water slide… this ride is totally safe! Besides, sharks only
attack humans when they mistake us for seals anyway! So book that Caribbean getaway, stat!
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If water slides aren’t really your thing then perhaps these crazy pools are!
Don’t miss our list of the 10 Most Insane Pools That Will Blow Your Mind!
‘Til then, stay adventurous, fact-natics! And see you in the next video!