King Ding Dong Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Does anyone know if this is a ProSlide? The reason I ask is SFSTL has a 2 tube trap door slide called Bonzai Pipeline and it caused some friction or "rug burns" on my oldest boy's spine. My spine was a bit uncomfortable the first time I rode it but no visible injury. When we looked at Tropical plunge we both commented that the angle seemed less severe than the one at SFSTL. No idea what caused the issue. He is really skinny, like green alien skinny, and I am far from that. . I think it was opening season for it so it could have been to much or not enough water or maybe just his body type. He doesn't have any issues on any other body slides, but understandably is rather hesitant to give it a try. Has anyone had any issues or have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VekomaRulz Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 The slides are from WhiteWater. I have ridden a clone of the same slide structure at Dorney and none of the slides caused any back problems for me. The only thing I don't like about the trap door slides is that water hits your face the entire slide and I have to keep my eyes closed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I noticed that it does scrape up a bit once you go in. No idea how to fix it but I've got padding to share and it felt more like a slight rug burn once the doors drop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Tropical Plunge destroyed my back. I still have a mark from 2 weeks ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Are these slides causing skin breaks? If so, the park should be notified because blood in water, even in small amounts, is not a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I had no issues yesterday and I typically don't care for the fast baby slides like that as they feel rough on my back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I always hated slides that make your back feel that way, I wish the complex was from Proslide as the two at KK, Deep Water Dive and Wave runner are smooth as butter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Are these slides causing skin breaks? If so, the park should be notified because blood in water, even in small amounts, is not a good thing. No skin break on me. It was more like the feeling of scraping the top of your foot in the wave pool, uncomfy but nothing that would be there even longer than a moment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for the responses. The boys are fair redheads so they wear rash guards but they can't on body slides. I suppose a one piece surf style suit would help but would look out of place and probably not worth it for one ride. Plenty of other stuff to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 You can't wear swim shirts on slides? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I always hated slides that make your back feel that way, I wish the complex was from Proslide as the two at KK, Deep Water Dive and Wave runner are smooth as butter! I did not know that DWD and Tropical Plunge were made by different manufacturers; I guessed I assumed they were made by the same company as it follows the same concept! Â More on topic, TP may have minor-ly scuffed/hit my back, but I don't remember. However, the only major affect I've had from Tropical Plunge was a wedgie from Electric Feel (the yellow/orange one- I've nicknamed each of the slides ). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 You can't wear swim shirts on slides? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tube and mat slides yes, body slides no. Tankinis are ok as long as there are no sleeves. I checked with a supervisor to make sure rules applied to both sexes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for the responses. The boys are fair redheads so they wear rash guards but they can't on body slides. I suppose a one piece surf style suit would help but would look out of place and probably not worth it for one ride. Plenty of other stuff to do. Take a small thing of dish soap and squirt it on their backs. You can probably gain 10mph. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Tropical Plunge scraped up my back a bit. There were visible red marks and mild soreness, but no skin breaks. It's probably some combination of weight, the condition of your skin, and your exact riding position.If he decides to go, I'd suggest that he start out with the slowest (leftmost, green) body slide. Take a small thing of dish soap and squirt it on their backs. You can probably gain 10mph. Word of advice: don't do that.Soap can cause problems with pool water, and making things slippery could be a serious safety issue. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Pipeline Peak at Carowinds is a ProSlide complex, the body slides can cause anywhere from skin irritation to deep cuts. When I worked at Wet n' Wild Greensboro, our ProSlide body slides closed a few times because of guests getting anywhere from irritation to blisters. I rode all of the Tube slides on Blackbeard(same as Tropical Plunge) but won't get on the body slides, my wife rode one of them and she had no irritation at all. Between being scared of the capsules and the risk of blisters, I am too chicken to do body slides. I was told at WnW that the problems were caused by dry spots on the slides by one of the lifeguards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I don't think I bled but I had a long gash on my back that is still visible. I'll give it one more **** and if it hurts again I'll chalk it up to not being fr me. Could be user error as others seem not I have had this problem. For the record my only experience was in the yellow slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Not sure why that's blocked out it says s h o t lol . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Although soap is likely to cause water chemistry issues and I imagine could get you in trouble with KI, I wonder if a coating of suntan oil would help prevent the type of issue he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Sorry, did not think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 But it's an extra 10 miles an hour. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Decreased resistance equals more speed. Maybe if they held ERT for enthusiasts on the speed slides Kings Island would slick them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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