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The tallest water slides in the world

Water parks - excellent family fun which you can arrange for yourself and your loved ones at any time of the year. In some of them, thrill-seekers can also pamper themselves. We have prepared a selection in which we have collected the highest water slides in the world - descending from them guarantees a hefty dose of adrenaline.

10. Summit Tower | Height 27 m

Opens the list of the tallest water slides, located in Calypso Park, Ontario, Canada. It looks like a tower consisting of 10 slides. Four of them are for family vacation with children and start at a height of 9 meters, the other two slides intertwine with each other and the descent from them is located at a height of 16 meters. The remaining four slides are designed for extreme descent from a height of 27 meters.

9. Stukas | Height 30 m

Ninth place in the list of the highest water slides in the world is occupied by the attraction located in the Caneva water park (Italy, province of Verona, Movieland studios amusement park). The 30-meter water slide allows you to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h. It is equal in height to a ten-story building. Stukas is considered the most terrifying water attraction in Italy - some visitors categorically refuse to go down it once they find themselves on the upper platform of the extreme attraction.

8. King Khajuna | Height 31 m

In 8th place among the tallest water slides in the world is the stunning attraction of the Spanish water park Port Aventura’s Aquatic Park. Daredevils who want to slide down from it will have an almost free fall from a height of 31 meters along a chute located at an angle of 55 degrees. The speed of descent on this slide is 6 meters per second. The extreme attraction is named after one of the famous characters of the ancient Hawaiian epic.

7. VertiGO | Height 33 m

The attraction, opened in the summer of 2013 in the Spanish Aqualandia park in Benidorm, ranks 7th in the list of tall water slides. The extreme attraction consists of two descents: the first is 33 meters high, and the second, lower, is 28 meters. Those wishing to make the descent are transported to the top in a transparent sealed capsule. Under the daredevil's feet, by pressing a button, a hatch opens and the descent begins, during which the person reaches speeds of up to 100 km/h.

VertiGO has gained fame as the tallest water capsule slide in Europe.

6. Jumeirah Sceirah | Height 33 m

Jumeirah Sceirah Wild Wadi Waterpark is ranked as the 6th tallest water slide in the world. This is one of the best and extreme attractions in Dubai. The park is located at the foot of the symbol modern city – famous hotel in the form of a Burj Al Arab sail. The pride of the amusement park is Jumeirah Sceirah, one of the tallest and fastest water slides in the world. Their height is 33 meters. The extreme descent begins with a fall into a chute through a hatch. By the middle of the journey, when it seems to the tourist that all the worst is behind him, another rapid descent awaits him at a speed of up to 80 km/h.

5. Summit Plummet | Height 36 m

The 5th tallest water slide in the world is the 36.6-meter springboard attraction, located in Florida, at the Walt Disney amusement park. World Resort. The slide, called "Precipitous Fall", is located at the very top of the green artificial hill Gushmore. The inclination angle of the first section is almost 90 degrees, and the descent speed is 97 km/h. For a long time, the Summit Plummet attraction was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest water slide in the world. The park, in addition to its amazing water activities, is famous for the fact that there is artificial snow everywhere on its territory.

4. Captain Spacemaker | Height 40 m

Venice attracts tourists not only with its famous canals and eventful history of the city, but also with the Aqualandia water park, which houses one of the tallest water slides in the world -. Its height is 40.2 meters. Most of The track is located at an angle of 60 degrees, which allows fans of extreme descent to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h.

3. Insano | Height 41 m

Third place in the list of the tallest water slides in the world belongs to the 41-meter one. It is located in a Brazilian water park Beach Park. Only a madman would dare to descend from the height of a 14-story building, which is why the slide, translated from Portuguese, is called “Mad”. The descent from an almost vertical slide takes about 5 seconds. The speed of a person sliding down it reaches 105 km/h.

2. Kilimanjaro | Height 49 m

In 2nd place among the highest water slides in the world is the attraction located in the Brazilian water park Aquas Quentes Country Club. The Kilimanjaro slide, whose height is equal to a 17-story building, was once included in the Guinness Book of Records. The 49.9-meter-high colossus could only be surpassed by the Verruckt slide, built a few years ago in the USA.

Kilimanjaro's inclination angle is 60 degrees, and this allows those descending to reach enormous speeds of up to 100 km/h.

1. Verruckt | Height 51 m

The first place in the list of the highest water slides in the world is occupied by an extreme attraction located in the Schlitterbahn Water Park, Kansas City, USA, which opened several years ago.

To make the extreme descent from the top of the Verruckt slide, thrill-seekers will have to overcome a spiral climb consisting of almost 300 steps. The height of the slide is 51 meters 40 centimeters, which approximately corresponds to the height of a 17-story building. To better understand the grandeur of the structure, it can be compared with the Statue of Liberty - the height of the statue itself without a pedestal is 46 meters.

The average speed of descent from the hill is 105 km/h. The extreme attraction is made in the form of a wave - once at the bottom, the raft with water park visitors, due to acceleration, begins to quickly rise to the height of a five-story building.

Unfortunately, there was an accident associated with the highest water slide - a 10-year-old boy died while descending from the main attraction of the water park, the Verruckt slide. Since the opening of the attraction, only children over 14 years old and at least 137 cm tall were allowed on it. Probably, the rules were later relaxed. The police did not disclose the details of the tragedy.

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At the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas, USA, there is a water slide called Verruckt (meaning "crazy, crazy" in German).

4 people can go down the raft at once and they will go down at a speed of approximately 104 km/h.

The highest slide

This design claims to be the tallest roller coaster in the world.

On this moment The exact height of the water slide has not been disclosed since the official opening is set for May 23, 2014, but it is known that the slide will be approximately the height of a 17-story building.

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

While the coaster 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 that causes dizziness. The height of the slide is 41 meters, which is slightly higher than a 14-story building.

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

Large water slides: Summit Plummet

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

Biggest water slide: The Mammoth

Located in Indiana's Splashin' Safari Water Park, this hydromagnetic attraction has 7 descents (the highest is 21 meters high).

Those wishing to ride are located in the round vehicle, which 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 this slide think twice before riding it again. It is located in the Austrian water park "Wave die Worgler Wasserwelt" and boasts of being the first double loop water slide.

First you need to stand in a certain box, from where they lower you down, and you “fall” about 14 meters before the crazy turns begin.

Water slides: Cliffhanger

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

It provides people with easy ups and downs. 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's Tail" can be found at Noah's Ark Family Park, Wisconsin. The height of this slide is approximately the height of 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 loop of the slide. Among other things, you can perfectly see everything that is happening outside, because... The slide is made of transparent fiberglass.

Do you consider yourself a real extreme sports enthusiast? In this case, you will be interested to know about the most exciting attractions that humanity has ever invented. In this material we will present the list to the world and find out why they acquired their status.

Formula Rossa

To explore the largest in the world, perhaps it’s worth starting with the largest attraction located in the United United Arab Emirates. It should be noted right away that the presented design is not the most massive in the entire globe. However, thrills for visitors to the attraction are guaranteed due to the crazy speed at which the trolleys move.

Having decided to ride a roller coaster, extreme sports enthusiasts get the opportunity to feel what it’s like to rush at a speed of 240 km/h on a cable car. At the same time, the peak height here reaches 52 meters.

Alton Towers

The monumental structure, which recently opened in the British Staffordshire, has as many as 14. This fact alone allowed the attraction to forever enter its name in the Guinness Book of Records.

The most extreme roller coasters are the property of researchers who long time studied the real nature of human fears. Based on the data obtained, engineers were able to develop a truly terrifying design.

In addition to the crazy speed, which reaches 85 km/h in some sections of the “track,” there are special effects in the form of holographic images that further increase the adrenaline level.

Superman: Krypton Coaster

When considering the largest roller coaster in the world, you can't ignore the attraction located at Texas' Six Flags Fiesta. Superman: Krypton Coaster is famous primarily for the presence of a huge loop. Its height is extreme point reaches 44 meters. While chained in the trolley, visitors to the attraction perform a full 360° rotation along such a terrifying trajectory.

Kingda Ka

The attraction, located at the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park, can rightfully be called "the largest roller coaster in the world." Its visitors are able to fully experience what happens if they go into a free fall from the height of a 45-story building.

At the same time, the largest roller coaster in the world gives you the opportunity to ride along winding paths at great speed. Despite the fact that the trip in the trolley lasts no more than a minute, this is quite enough to raise the level of adrenaline in the blood for the rest of the day.

Silver Star

The largest roller coaster in the world cannot be imagined without an attraction called Silver Star. It is located in the German park "Europe". These roller coasters are not only a favorite pastime local residents, but also attract the attention of extreme sports enthusiasts from all over the world. The attraction, designed by Mercedes-Benz engineers, reaches a height of 73 meters. Within an hour, about 1,700 visitors pass through it, overcoming the winding slides at a speed of 130 km/h.

Steel Dragon 2000

The attraction, which is located in Japanese park"Nagashima" entertainment does not claim to be the "World's Largest Roller Coaster". However, the relatively low height, as well as the lack of lightning speed when trolleys move, are fully compensated by the total length of local tracks. It is the duration of the ride that attracts the attention of lovers of extreme pastime to such slides.

It is worth noting that Steel Dragon 2000 is the most massive attraction in history. An unimaginable amount of steel and concrete was spent on its construction. Japanese engineers were forced to implement such a decision by the increased seismic activity observed in the region. Considering the likelihood of an earthquake occurring while riding the attraction, it can easily be called one of the most frightening in the world.

Eejanaika

When it comes to the world's largest roller coaster, Eejanaika, located at Japan's Fuji Highland amusement park, should definitely be on the list. In addition to numerous take-offs to impressive heights, visitors here can expect crazy revolutions around their own axis and the passage of a whole series of dead loops. All this makes even the most notorious extreme sports enthusiast feel genuine fear.

Tower of Terror

The roller coaster with such a terrifying name is located in the city of Queensland (Australia). Visitors to the attraction who dare to board the local trolleys are soared to a height of about 120 meters.

After stopping at the peak of the largest climb, a free fall occurs, during which riders find themselves in a state of complete weightlessness. Only after several such hesitations are the fairly frightened visitors of the roller coaster allowed to leave the trolleys.

Finally

So we looked at where the largest roller coaster in the world is. Our review presents only a small portion largest attractions on the planet. But they are the ones that look the most terrifying for true extreme sports fans.

The roller coaster is now business card for all modern amusement parks without exception.

Officially, roller coasters in the form we see them now appeared in the United States in 1886, however, the oldest such roller coaster is considered to be the Russian Coaster, built in 1784 under Catherine II on the territory of the royal residence near St. Petersburg.

By the way, Roller Coaster is the Russian name for this attraction, and in America and in some European countries, they are called Russian roller coasters. For example, in Spain - Montaña rusa, in France - Montagnes russes, in Italy - Montagne russe.

In 1976, the world's first loop coaster appeared in the States, and since then the creators of these attractions have never ceased to amaze adrenaline lovers with new opportunities to tickle their nerves.

We are offering to you virtual trip on the five tallest and scariest roller coasters in the world! All of them are located in the USA, Australia and Japan; there is nothing similar in Russia or Europe.

Last year, the tallest roller coaster in Europe opened in the Spanish park of Port Aventura, but since its height is only 76 meters, it will not be included in the list of the very best in this article, and I will tell you about it a little later...

1st place - Kingda Ka (USA)

Kingda Ka- today it is the highest (139 meters) and 2nd fastest roller coaster in the world (after the world's fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa in the UAE, accelerating up to 240 km/h). They were opened in 2005 at Six Flags, New Jersey, USA. The trolley accelerates to 206 km/h in 3.5 seconds, rises to the top of the tower and rolls down under its own weight. The height of the fall is 127 meters.

2nd place - Top Thrill Dragster (USA)

Top hrill dragster- the second tallest roller coaster in the world (130 meters). Located in Cedar Point Park, Ohio, USA. At the time of opening, they set 4 records: they were the highest and fastest slides, and also had a drop angle of 90° and a steep drop section of 120 meters in length. The trolley accelerates to 190 km/h.

3rd place - Superman: Escape from Krypton (USA)

Superman: Escape from Krypton is the third tallest roller coaster in the world, located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, USA. The height of the structure is 126.5 meters. The height of the fall is 100 meters. The trolley accelerates to 160.9 km/h. They originally opened in 1997 under the name Superman: The Escape, closed in 2010 for renovations, and reopened under a new name in 2011.

4 place - Tower of Terror II (Australia)

Tower of Terror II- the fourth highest roller coaster in the world (115 meters). Located at Dreamworld, Queensland, Australia. The height of the fall is 99.9 meters. The trolley accelerates to 160.9 km/h. The attraction opened in 1997 under the name Tower of Terror. In 2010, it was reconstructed and the number 2 was added to the name.

5th place - Steel Dragon 2000 (Japan)

Steel Dragon 2000- closes the top five tallest roller coasters in the world (height 97 meters). The attraction is located in Japan in the Nagashima Spa Land park. Considered to be the longest roller coaster of its kind in the world. The length of the track is 2479 m. The height of the fall is 93 meters. Opened in 2003.

Where are they located and what are they? scary roller coaster In aquapark? They are truly amazing and unusual. Some of them are listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

For example, Insano, which is located in Brazil. This strange thing was located water fun near the city of Fortaleza in the Fortaleza Beach Park water park, which spreads over 180 thousand square meters.

It is as tall as a 14-story building, and you will have to fly at almost a 90-degree angle. Or rather, fall. For those who are not afraid of its height and climb to the top of the descent, a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean opens up.

The descent will take very little time - up to six seconds. The driving speed is more than 100 km per hour. From a height of 41 meters you fell in five to six seconds.

Here you have the opportunity to look at your emotions when you come to your senses. Anyone can purchase a video of their unprecedented flight.

The Brazilians hold the lead. The largest slides in the water park exactly in this country. The most high slide the world "Kilimanjaro" is also located with them. She beat her predecessor by 9 meters. And its height is almost 50 m.

This wonder of the world is located near Rio de Janeiro in the Aquas Quentes Country Club water park. The descent angle is almost 60 degrees. A man rushes along it at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. In just 5 seconds he will reach the finish line.

"Mammoth" in the USA

If the Americans did not take the height, then in length they have a clear superiority. The Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari water park is famous for its longest slides. There are two of them here. “Gnu” stretches for 520 meters, and “Mammoth” for 537 meters.

They are descended on inflatable boats. It will take you two and a half minutes to move out. Steep descents and ascents, unprecedented turns and several flights in closed spaces await you.

When “Mammoth” was opened, an inflatable boat was specially made for it, which could comfortably accommodate six people. You can ride with your family, but your children must be taller than 120 cm.

"Mammoth" is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest water attraction.

"AquaLoop" with a loop

The loop is famous for the “Wild Water World” (that’s how “AquaLoop” is translated), which is located in the Australian water world “Wet`n` Wild Water World”. Those who dare to descend will be wrapped in a loop not once, but four times.

The slide is transparent. At the very beginning of the flight, you stand in the capsule, and after two seconds you reach maximum speed. And after 7 seconds you already understand that all the horror is over.

Shark slide

This is incredibly scary! You fly down a slide and end up in a pool infested with sharks and stingrays. You can see them perfectly, just like they can see you. And only the transparent wall protects you, and, of course, your speed.

“Aquaventure” is the name of this water attraction and it is located in the United Arab Emirates. And the location of such an unusual descent itself is worth visiting here. The slide with sharks was located on the first artificial “Palm Island”.

“Leap of Faith,” as the name is translated, has an almost vertical descent and a length of 27 meters. The speed is developing quite well. So it is difficult for predators to reach a person flying past them. But still, fear will be with you until you “land” outside this aquarium.

There is a similar slide in Las Vegas. It was built at the Golden Nugget Hotel. It starts on the third floor and lands on the first. You will also rush past sharks that calmly swim very close by.

"Vanish rollercoaster"

In Japan in a fantasy park water world CosmoWorld built this slide. The length of this extreme is one km, and the descent takes only 2 minutes. The “train” with vacationers rushes along steep turns water attraction, and then dives sharply into the water.

It actually goes into a hole in the pool. When the “locomotive” approaches, a fountain turns on, which creates the illusion that everything is going under water. It turns off after the last person descending dives into the hole.

At the same time, people don’t even get wet. And from the outside everyone is sure that they have plunged headlong.

And other frightening, terrifying

In Spain, the King Hajuna coaster was built in honor of the Hawaiian legend. It is not that high - only 31 meters. A descent at an angle of 55 degrees will occur at a speed of almost 60 meters per second.

Just the name of the descent in Spain is scary. Devil's Fall is 29 meters high but has the steepest drop of any coaster in Europe. A little more than 60 degrees - so you have to fly down.

You will be invited to get into the mouth of a formidable piranha at the Xpirado water park. Here the length of the descent is 32 meters and the speed is about 90 km per hour. The ride ends with a fall into a hot spring.

Spain has the highest free fall slide. A hatch opens under the vacationer’s feet, and then you simply fly along a chute with water. Only 33 meters at a speed of 96 km per hour. If you are afraid of such a fall, then you will be offered a slightly lower price.

In Australia, the Wedgie is an engineering marvel. This is a closed pipe through which the visitor rushes at a speed of 3 meters per second. This is all in a turbulent stream of water. Lots of unexpected turns that will end with a quiet landing.

A man on a slide in Italy reaches speeds faster than a racing car. The height of “Stukas” is 30 meters. Approximately 10th floor of the building. Not all visitors, after going up, decide to descend.

A slide for miniatures is located in Switzerland. From the height of the seventh floor in a transparent tube you fly at a speed of about 80 km per hour. Only fat people are not allowed here. “Booster Loop” is a circular slide that will raise your adrenaline, provided that your weight is no more than 50 kg. Those who weigh more are not allowed to enter.