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American Wave Machines partners ProSlide for surfing attractions


Whether as an anchor attraction for water parks or as a stand-alone attraction, surf parks are a growing trend in the attractions industry right now. American Wave Machines (AWM), a wave technology pioneer and worldwide leader in surf pool development, has recently announced that ProSlide Technology is now an authorised reseller addressing the water park and resort markets.


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roSlide will offer AWM's proprietary PerfectSwell to global markets starting with upcoming projects in Asia and the Middle East. "ProSlide continually pushes the envelope with innovations in the


water park and resort spaces," said Jenna Timinsky, business development manager at AWM. "Innovation aligns perfectly with AWM and we're excited to address their markets with such a capable partner." American Wave Machines' PerfectSwell technology can reproduce the best


surf from around the world, miles from the ocean. The patented technology has already generated close to half a million surf sessions in places like Waco, Texas, Shizunami, Japan and American Dream in New Jersey. PerfectSwell is the only technology that creates real ocean dynamics and provides infinite wave variety that appeals to elite surfers and beginners alike. "AWM's proven track record of producing world-class waves combined


with our advanced water ride technology offerings creates an unparalleled, turn-key development package that our clients will love," says ProSlide's business development manager – waves and surf, Nicholas Yu. American Wave Machines, Inc. develops world class surf pools, wave


systems and surf venues. The company’s surf technology is protected by a patent portfolio in over 15 jurisdictions worldwide.


Tropic Falls


Tropical touches have begun to appear at the main entrance gates to family fun destination OWA, located on the Gulf Coast in Foley, Alabama, as the resort’s forthcoming $70+ million water park, as well as its 14-acre amusement park, are transformed into a tropical paradise named ‘Tropic Falls’.


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wned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, OWA’s name is derived from a Muscogee Creek word for “big water,” and the tropical theme of the 520-acre property was inspired by the


Gulf of Mexico, just minutes away. The entire amusement park will be filled with tropical touches, allowing


guests to feel like they have stepped into an island paradise. This will include a complete makeover of the front gate and an expansion of tropical theming throughout. Guests can still enjoy the amusement park on weekends during the winter season, even while construction is taking place at the entrance. Originally opened as The Park at OWA in 2017, the new $70+ million


indoor water park, which will be bigger than a football field and covered by a convertible roof, joins a 23-ride theme park and an outdoor wave pool to offer a completely themed family entertainment offering.


The rides The water park boasts 100,000 sq ft of indoor space, including eleven total water slides, a lazy river, and more. Thrill-seekers are sure to enjoy the six slides available at the slide tower including Tangerine Scream, a 75 foot free-fall slide with a drop floor. Outdoor amenities include a 30,000 sq ft wave pool named Big Water Bay, a surf simulator, private cabana rentals, and an outdoor dining location named Smugglers Café. A 300,000-square-foot wave pool, 142-foot-tall slides and a tropical


atmosphere with more than 200 palm trees and nearly a million dollars in colour-changing lights complete the line-up. The current projected opening date for the water park is May 2022.


Rob Kelly in the barrel on PerfectSwell at American Dream. Photo: Seth Stafford


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