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And since then, the relentless innovation has
continued. Rick continues: “For over 30 years, ProSlide has led the market in water ride innovation and technology with over 100 awards and recognitions. This includes winning 15 IAAPA Best New Water Ride awards in the last 18 years, 5 times more than all other manufacturers combined, and 4 IAAPA IMPACT Awards.”
Technology that sets the standard Greg White, product development director, ProSlide
recounts the company’s rise to the top. In 2005, ProSlide launched a major water coaster
innovation with its patented HydroMAGNETIC (HM) technology. “The HydroMAGNETIC coaster forever changed the way people experience water rides,” says Greg. ProSlide’s HM coasters utilise Linear Induction Motors (LIMs), the same technology that is used to drive high-speed magnetic trains around the world, to propel the rafts uphill to deliver unrivalled performance, safety and comfort. “The use of LIM technology created design
breakthroughs in the water coaster space with its on- demand energisation and high force output”, says Greg, explaining that it paved the way for longer, faster, and more dynamic water coasters and to this day “delivers an incredible experience to water parks, making it a highly marketable and impactful guest experience”. Recognised by the prestigious Golden Ticket
Award, Wildebeest at Holiday World, is the world’s most awarded Water Coaster. A 10-time winner of the award, Wildebeest is powered by ProSlide’s HydroMAGNETIC technology. Greg adds: “the World’s Best Water Coasters use HM for its power, precision, and speed. Wildebeest is a testament to that as are other World’s Best HM Coasters at Universal’s Volcano Bay, Everland Caribbean Bay, and Hersheypark.”
Powered by water In 2015, ProSlide launched another innovation in water coasters with RocketBLAST water propulsion technology. Applying design philosophies from LIM, ProSlide distributed high-pressure water nozzles along each incline and raised them off the riding surface. This novel application of water propulsion accomplished similar performance improvements as LIM but with a simpler, water-based approach. In 2018 ProSlide introduced a breakthrough new nozzle for RocketBLAST “which reduced water and
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power requirements by over 40%,” says Greg. 2019 saw the hugely successful introduction of the
IAAPA Impact Award-winning Dueling PipelineBLAST, which brings the thrill of racing and competition to the water coaster experience at Splashway Family Waterpark and Campground in Sheridan, Texas.
Water Park guests demand more Globally there’s a major trend of consumers spending their disposable income on experiences. This has driven people to leisure, specifically high- recreation leisure, water parks and theme parks. “Water parks are special because they’re a truly immersive experience. People are looking for an escape together and that escape is met with the water park experience,” says Greg. “Also, guest expectations continue to rise as
more people travel to vacation destinations with major theme parks and water parks. Families expect a little more from their local and regional parks, which must adapt to the evolving consumer needs. ProSlide is innovating more and more to provide to incredible attractions to parksof all sizes. From Orlando to small towns in Sweden, ProSlide customizes water ride technology that delivers real performance and ROI.”
Record-breaking in 2020 2020 will see two more industry-defining innovations from ProSlide as it continues to set the pace for water coasters. Spring marks the opening of Cheetah Chase, the
world’s first LAUNCHED Dueling RocketBLAST at Holiday World Splashin’ Safari waterpark in Santa Claus, Indiana. Cheetah Chase will be Holiday World’s third ProSlide water coaster and features the first-ever head-to-head dueling zone on a water coaster, as well as two side-by-side RallyPOINTS
where racers can see and hear each other. Each track also features two FlyingSAUCER elements— which are “high speed, accelerating curves, like a giant-slalom ski-turn. There is nothing like it in the world!” exclaims Greg. Later in 2020, Atlantis The Palm's Aquaventure
Waterpark expansion plans in Dubai, UAE include the new world's longest ProSlide MammothBLAST: a 449-metre water coaster that uses RocketBLAST technology to speed family rafts through back-to-back curves, drops and uphill climbs all powered by ProSlide’s patented water-propulsion technology. This ProSlide exclusive 12 ride expansion project also
includes the IAAPA Impact Award-winning Dueling PipelineBlast/FlyingSAUCER 20 water coaster, providing Aquaventure’s guests with ample choice of water coaster ride experiences. 2020 will also see the addition of seven more
RocketBLAST installations around the world. Stay tuned at
parkworld-online.com for when we can announce these new installations!
The star attraction “Water coasters are emerging as the most sought- after anchor attraction in a water park,” says Greg. “Guests love the roller coaster experience with the up-and-down ride path and acceleration/ deceleration forces in a fun, wet water ride.” He continues: “Both HM and RocketBLAST
technology efficiently deliver the power that allows for our designs to include steeper and longer uphill booster sections that can carry heavier payloads
(more guests!), than any other water coaster technology. The result is industry leading attraction designs, unparalleled rider capacities and thrilling/fun rider experiences for the whole family that other technologies simply can’t deliver.” For more information visit
www.proslide.com
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