Water parks offer an exhilarating experience for thrill-seekers. From high speeds to gut-wrenching drops, there’s no shortage of exciting rides to try. However, some waterslides push the envelope a bit too far and are notorious for their risks.
Here are the top ten most dangerous waterslides in the world:
- Cannonball Loop: Topping the list is the Cannonball Loop. Located at the now-defunct Action Park in New Jersey, this slide became infamous for its loop-de-loop design, which caused numerous injuries. Many regarded it as more of a torture device than a recreational slide.
- Verrückt: Once the world’s tallest waterslide, Verrückt, which means “crazy” in German, stood at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City. Tragically, its steep drop led to a fatal accident, leading to its permanent closure.
- The Leap of Tale: Despite its enchanting name, the Leap of Tale has been known to give riders more than they bargained for. With sharp turns and unexpected drops, this slide has led to several incidents.
- The Scorpion’s Tale: This slide’s design gives riders a near-vertical drop and then sends them spiraling through a loop. Located in Wisconsin Dells, its extreme angles and speeds can be disorienting.
- Cannonball Falls: Housed at Action Park, just like the Cannonball Loop, Cannonball Falls combined a slippery slide with a perilous drop into a pool. Its design led to numerous injuries over the years.
- The Vertigo Slide: Living up to its name, the Vertigo Slide gives riders a feeling of dizziness due to its steep incline and rapid descent. It’s not for the faint of heart.
- The Streamer Slide: With its narrow design and breakneck speeds, the Streamer Slide has been the cause of many a scrape and bruise. Riders often find themselves colliding with the slide’s walls.
- The Black Hole: Found in multiple parks, The Black Hole combines the fear of the dark with unexpected twists and turns, leading riders into a state of confusion and panic.
- The Aqua Loop: This slide offers a near-vertical drop before propelling riders through a tight loop. Its design has been a cause for concern, with some riders not making it through the loop and being stuck.
- “Insano” at Brazil Beach Park: Holding the title for the world’s tallest freestanding body slide for a time, the Insano provides a terrifying 41-meter drop. It’s so steep that riders often lose contact with the slide, literally free-falling.
While waterslides offer an adrenaline rush, safety should always be a priority. These slides are proof that there’s a fine line between thrill and threat. Always ensure that any ride you’re about to get on has passed safety standards and keep an eye out for any warning signs. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
