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10 Of The Most Insane Water Slides In The World
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Getting an adrenaline high is something we can all relate to.
We all have moments that give us that adrenaline rush, which is an experience like no other. There is that moment when your heart seems to have stopped beating, and then goes into overdrive.
Taking risks is what gives people the rush, be it driving at insane speeds or walking on the ledge of tall buildings.
Amusement parks are one such source of fun that are easily accessible to the general public. Let us take a look at some of the most insane water slides in
10. Summit Plummet
Located in Florida, Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach is one of the most popular water parks in the US. It is the home to Summit Plummet, an astounding 120ft tall water slide that's the flagship of this amusement park. It is nearly 12 stories high and the descent is nearly a free fall at around 62 mph.
9. Insano
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Located in Fortaleza, Brazil, Beach Park is one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. This slide holds the accolade of being the third tallest waterslide in the world. The slide is as high as a 14 story building, while the descent lasts less than 5 seconds in total. Rider speeds can reach up to almost 62 mph during the fall!
8. Leap Of Faith
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Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas is the home to the Leap Of Faith waterslide. The fact that this slide starts at a great height is not its most incredible feature. What's more amazing is that the slide passes through a pool filled with sharks!
Actually, the rider is nice and safe, protected by a transparent underwater tunnel.
7. L2
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The Wave water park in Austria is famous for its L2 waterslide. It is not famous for being very high, but what makes this slide popular is that it's the only waterslide that features a double loop!
6. Kilimanjaro
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If you travel to the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you will come across an amusement park known as Water Safari. This park happens to be most famous for the waterslide Kilimanjaro. At a height of over 160ft, this slide is the equivalent of a 17 story building. It is officially the second tallest water slide in the world.
5. Wildebeest
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Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana is the home to two of the world's most amazing water coasters in the world. Wildebeest was opened in 2010 and was then the longest water slide in the world. The water slide is almost a third of a mile long and takes nearly 2 and a half minutes to complete. But then along came...
4. Mammoth
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Mammoth broke the world record of Wildebeest as being the longest water slide in the world in 2012. At 1761ft in length, it takes a whopping 3 minutes to complete. If you're into long waterslides, head to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari to ride the two longest ones in the world!
3. AquaLoop
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Located in Australia at Wet 'n Wild water park is AquaLoop. The slide is filled with twists and turns and inversions that are best for only the most seasoned adrenaline junkies.
2. Scorpion's Tail
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Scorpion's Tail water slide in Noah's Ark Water Park in Wisconsin is the next insane slide to feature on this list. At a height of a 10 stories and a length of 400 feet, this place is ideally suited to overcome your fears. As you fall through the nearly transparent tube, you can be clearly seen by the spectators who get to enjoy the ride without getting wet themselves.
1. Verruckt
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The German term for insane, Verruckt, perfectly describes the tallest water slide in the world. Located in Kansas, this slide is nearly as high as a 17 story building. Rider speeds can reach up to 65 mph in this aptly-titled ride that is recognized by the Guinness Book Of World Records for being the tallest water slide in the world at a whopping 168ft!
