How fast do you go down a waterslide?

A water slide is a large slide that has water running down it and slides into a landing pool, or “catch” pool. A free-fall drop slide (also called a speed slide) is a steep slide that appears to drop straight down. Speeds can reach about 30 miles per hour or more.



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Gravity forces passengers down the ride, while water acts as a lubricant to reduce friction, so the ride is fast and smooth. On rides with a lot of curves, inertia comes into play.

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A water slide is a large slide that has water running down it and slides into a landing pool, or “catch” pool. A free-fall drop slide (also called a speed slide) is a steep slide that appears to drop straight down. Speeds can reach about 30 miles per hour or more.

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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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Water slide users are supposed to cross their legs while riding to prevent injury on some rides. If they don't, high speeds can cause water to cut up the vagina's delicate tissue, an OB-GYN said.

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The depth of the pools vary: the children's pool is between 0.2m and 0.4m; the swimming pool is between 1m and 1.60m; the pools with slides are between 1m and 1.20m deep, except for the Drops which is 1.60m.

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35 degrees is more normal, 40 is a little steep. A drop slide can be as steep as 60 degrees at the top, but will need a much longer run out at the bottom to make the overall average angle stay within the 40 degree guideline.

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Rider Safety Information Maximum weight limit 300 pounds per rider. Riders are required to maintain the proper riding position – arms crossed over their chest, legs crossed at the ankles, and back flat against the slide.

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If you fall off a tube, you may be struck by other tubes or rafts on your way down. This can push you forcibly into concrete or plastic walls. If riders hit their head, they risk falling unconscious and face a high risk of drowning.

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1. Kilimanjaro
  • Location: Barra Do Pirai; Brazil.
  • Water Park: Aldeia das Aguas Park Resort.
  • Type: Freefall body slide.
  • Height: 164 feet / 49 meters.
  • Rough Speed: 56-60mph / 91km/h.
  • Opened in 2002 (X)
  • Kilimanjaro is the current “world's tallest water slide.”


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The Design of the Slides 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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