How do you go down a water slide?

All riders must ride feet first while lying on their backs with arms crossed across their chest. Do not go down the slide head first.



To go down a water slide safely and effectively, you should follow the "cross-your-arms-and-legs" technique. Lay flat on your back, cross your arms over your chest (holding your shoulders), and cross your ankles. This "streamlined" position minimizes friction and prevents your limbs from hitting the sides of the slide. For maximum speed, "pro" sliders often arch their backs so only their shoulder blades and heels are in contact with the slide, reducing surface drag. It is vital to keep your chin tucked slightly to protect your head from bumps. Always wait for the lifeguard's signal before starting, and never attempt to go down head-first or standing up, as this can lead to severe spinal injuries. When you hit the splash pool at the bottom, stay in your cross-legged position until you have slowed down, then uncross and exit the water immediately to clear the path for the next slider.

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Always go down slides with your feet down not your head! It is extremely dangerous to go down slides with your head first because you move at a very high speed while sliding putting you at a risk of injuries. Always wait for your turn. Do not hold hands with others while sliding as this may injure you both.

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A free-fall slide starting at 85-feet with a gradual slope of 25 feet that drops to a steep 60 feet, THE MONSTER will leave you breathless. With nothing to hold onto for dear life, and no bounces to break the free fall, you'll hit speeds of up to 25 miles an hour!

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Expose to the ride slowly Before taking that water slide, make sure to spend some time exposing yourself or your child to it. Watch others do it for a while or let your child watch how other kids are actually enjoying residential water slides. This will help them prep before actually doing it.

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But traveling down a water slide allows you to feel like you are flying down at a much higher pace. Physicists say that this is because water on a slide helps create a frictionless surface – the less friction is involved, the faster you can go, and the smoother your ride feels.

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The rate of injury recorded by the slide operators was 8.1 per 10,000 rides sold, and the rate of medically treated injuries was 3.0/10,000. The 65 medically treated sliders ranged in age from 8 years to 45 years.

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As you slide into the turn, it's the design of the slide that keeps you safe. The walls are built up to keep you from propelling over the side. Water also plays a part in the design of the rides. Deeper water propels heavier riders along to keep them moving smoothly.

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