McSalsa Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 When Kings Island first revealed the concept art for Soak City 2012, I noticed the new entrance, wave pool, and volleyball court...but, I saw something else as well: plenty of room for future water slides! And thus, here's yet another poll for you guys. Basically, what kind of water slide would you like to see added to the waterpark? I did not include types Kings Island already has, since that would be kind of pointless. I got all the different types from Wikipedia, but if you know a type of waterslide NOT listed above, please post (or choose other) and I may add it. Enjoy the poll. If you dislike, click back. PICTURES OF THE TYPES OF WATERSLIDES I INCLUDED: Aqualoop http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cVF2LlOx6Zc/S84kPSQaQsI/AAAAAAAALho/yJWEZEXbYrM/s1600/duelingaqualoops.jpg Behemoth Bowl http://coastercommunity.com/gallery2/d/8005-2/Bakuli.jpg Half Pipe (sorry, not the biggest image) http://img.archiexpo.com/images_ae/photo-m2/aquatic-park-half-pipe-ramp-346579.jpg Speed Slide http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/101287837/Speed_Slide_Water_Parks.jpg Water Coaster http://0.tqn.com/d/themeparks/1/0/P/-/1/WildebeestLayout.jpg Quote
McSalsa Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 My Personal Vote: A tricked-out, highly themed water coaster could be very awesome...imagine, the ride begins with a themed lift similar to Adventure Express, and then drops into the actual "slide" part of the ride. As you zoom around twists and turns, fake volcanoes erupt, shooting water into the air...wait a second, forget it, this is Cedar Fair...oh well, a 200-foot tall water coaster will be good fun too! 1 Quote
pbkigi Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I always wondered why we couldn't have a cliff style slide. That slide is awesome! http://365cincinnati.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cliff.jpg Quote
McSalsa Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 ^ Actually, that's a version of the Speed Slide. They come in a few variations: the "cliff" style is one that goes STRAIGHT DOWN. There are some speed slides that have "bunny hops" however, and some even have trap doors. Heights of over 100 feet are not unheard of, and are supposed to be some of the most intense, frightening water slides in the world. Quote
CedarPointer Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Other: none. Actually, I think some "normal" rides with a water element added would be neat. Quote
jcgoble3 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Having seen this year how fun Wildebeest is, I voted for a water coaster. A speed slide (in terms of comparisons to The Beach, I'm thinking more like the Banzai than the Cliff) would be my second choice. Quote
dudecoasterman Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I said aqua loop but i also really like speed slides. Quote
kingsrattler Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Water coaster, mainly for the accessibility to a larger audience, and of course thrill factor, but I have to admit, the water loop looks pretty insane. Quote
bkroz Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Imagine, if you will, what the line for a water coaster might be like at an extraordinarily-high-traffic park like Kings Island (and specifically, Boomerang Bay). Heck, the much-smaller Holiday World is adding a second one with much larger rafts just to offset the multi-hour waits for their first one... Take one look at our filled-to-the-brim wave pool, then imagine all of those people in line for even a six-person water coaster. Woof! Quote
kingsrattler Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 What is the capacity of Wildebeest (fact sheet says 700 people an hour) compared to a water slide? Quote
bkroz Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 As a very loose comparison, Flying ACE Aerial Chase has a theoretical hourly capacity of 650 riders per hour. Both that and Wildebeest's capacity (700) are under ideal conditions, and probably gross overestimations. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I awlays hated waiting in line for water slides for the reasons below. 1. Short looking lines are long. 2. Standing in the heat to get wet for about 5 minutes sucks 3. Slides only last like 5-15 seconds. 4. The rubber stuff on the steps kills my feet 5. The move entirely to slow. Quote
westcoaster Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Highly themed Water Coaster, KING COBRA!!!! would be the name yellow slide, some tunnels...and great theme....with hills and dips and lots of fun! Fitting tribute to a great name of the past and propels the water park to the next level! Quote
16gwoods Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Ok that aqua loop looked amazing but a water-coaster would be very awesome and have a higher capacity. Quote
Elkman Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I would fully support the addition of a water coaster, be the first one in Ohio. Quote
diamondhawk Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I have to go with the water slide. Event though that aqualoop looks tempting. Quote
oysterman Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 I voted for water coaster, but I would like a slide like the "Banzai" at the beach waterpark, I guess that would be a speed slide Quote
jlopez Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 The aqua loop looks crazy! never seen anything like that before Quote
bkroz Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 The aqua loop looks crazy! never seen anything like that before Action Park! Home to world's first looping water slide (and a few lost teeth, broken bones, and lost lives...) Quote
jlopez Posted September 11, 2011 Posted September 11, 2011 The aqua loop looks crazy! never seen anything like that before Action Park! Home to world's first looping water slide (and a few lost teeth, broken bones, and lost lives...) I cant believe this is actually real! Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Wasn't that model in Germany? Just off the top of my head. Quote
coaster_junky Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I would fully support the addition of a water coaster, be the first one in Ohio. Kings Island's next door neighbor has a water coaster that you can ride year 'round. Quote
King Cobra Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I voted for an aqua loop. Those trap doors look so intense! Quote
kingsrattler Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I would fully support the addition of a water coaster, be the first one in Ohio. Kings Island's next door neighbor has a water coaster that you can ride year 'round. And there's also a place where you can Shoot the Rapids up north. That makes 2. Quote
coaster_junky Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Cedar Point doesn't have a water coaster, though. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 There's also one at The Beach (Aztec Adventure), which opened long before GWL was even a thought in this area. Quote
mccarthysnerd Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 I would personally have to go with the watercoaster preferably one even bigger than holiday worlds 2012 mammoth Quote
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