Schlitterbahn has announced record-breaking plans to build the world’s tallest watercoaster at its park in Galveston, Texas.
Celebrating Schlitterbahn Galveston Island’s 10th anniversary “Massiv” will not only be the tallest waterslide in the world, but it will also feature four uphill sections with blaster jets, seven translucent sections and a triple-drop ending into a landing pool.
WhiteWater West is handling development of the 926-foot-long (282m) slide, which will be twice the length of any other slide already in the park. The exact height of the slide has not yet been finalised, though Schlitterbahn expects to confirm that in the coming months.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this iconic ride here,” said Ron Sutula, general manager for Schlitterbahn Galveston Island. “It’s a massive anniversary present to all our guests, and is going to be a blast to ride!”
The waterpark is scheduled to open on 5 March for the season, with the new addition coming later in the summer. The ride will break Schlitterbahn's own record, taking the crown from the 168ft (51.2m) Verrückt –
currently the world’s tallest and fastest waterslide.
