1. BLUE anaconda: The 272-meter long, closed giant slide is the longest all-year-round water slide in Europe. Cling into the slide and enjoy the long way down!
But speed alone isn't what makes a ride exciting. Consider this: On the average waterslide, riders splash along at 20 to 30 miles per hour. But the average airplane flies 600 miles per hour.
???? It's over 400 meters long and sits in the Pirin Mountains close to the town of Bansko. The epic water slide is only open from July to mid-September and you'll need to jump on the Bansko gondola all the way to the upper station to reach it.
Lazy River at Cleethorpes Beach, LincolnshireThe outdoor lazy river at Cleethorpes Beach is nestled beneath the space bowl flume, where you'll be able to see other guests zooming out of the slide.
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.