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Pushing waterslide
technology to the next level In 2018, Glassy, Polin Waterpark’s new transparent composite was
officially previewed at a number of industry trade shows, including the IAAPA Expo in Orlando. Park World was among the first to see it and has been following its progress ever since.
A
leader in design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of waterslides, water play attractions and water parks, in 2020 the Glassy found its first home in the Looping Rocket waterslide installed by Polin at Candyland Waterpark, Vogue Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey.
“The Looping Rocket is a high-adrenaline ride that, with the fully transparent Glassy option, becomes even more intense,” says Sohret Pakis, director of marketing and communications, Polin Waterparks, adding: “Riders can expect one of the highest and most adrenaline-filled drops it is possible to experience.”
As an official R&D centre and a pioneer in the field of innovative advancement and application of closed- moulded manufacturing technology in waterslide development, Polin Waterparks continues to focus on innovation in composite manufacturing technologies. The core of Polin Waterpark’s R&D strategy is its concentration on financial, customer and process perspectives with particular emphasis on learning, dissemination and innovation. Polin proved its dedication to these aspects of R&D when the company pioneered the advancement and application of light resin transfer molding (LRTM) in waterslide manufacturing. In 2006,
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it converted 100 percent of its fibreglass production to LRTM, a first in the aquatic-attractions industry. “This development raised the bar for the entire waterpark industry,” says Sohret. “Since then, we have regularly introduced new innovations, including the
Looping Rocket waterslide installed by Polin at Candyland Waterpark, Vogue Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey
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