River Rapids
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River Rapids was a water slide located at Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast. Built by Professional Recreations in 1984.
River Rapids closed in 2007.
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River Rapids Overview
Originally named 'White Water Flumes', these were the original 4 body slides (All open) at Wet 'n' Wild, named Cascade, Bombora, Ripcurl and Pipeline.These four slides were originally designed to be ridden on mats. They were the first slides in the world to use a teflon coating for a smoother and faster ride. The way the slide sections were joined was revolutionary, in using Sikaflex®, instead of silicone, the previous filler of choice, which did not last as well.
In 1994, the slides were re-named 'River Rapids' as part of a refurbishment to form a whole new area known as 'Whitewater Mountain', which would also include a new separate slide - 'Terror Canyon'.
In 2007, this attraction was retired & replaced with 4 new body slides also known as the 'River Rapids'.
In 1994, the slides were re-named 'River Rapids' as part of a refurbishment to form a whole new area known as 'Whitewater Mountain', which would also include a new separate slide - 'Terror Canyon'.
In 2007, this attraction was retired & replaced with 4 new body slides also known as the 'River Rapids'.
Status
ClosedThemed Area
Whitewater MountainOpening Date
September 30, 1984Approx. Closing Date
2007- Type
- Body Slides
- Manufacturer
- Professional Recreations
- Guests Per Cycle
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- m
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- Length
- 150 m
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- g
- Drop angle
- º
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- people per hour
- Vehicles
- Carriages
- Rows per car
- Seats per row
- Construction Cost
- Ride time
- mins
- Restraint style
- Braking system
- Min. rider height
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- cm
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