Verrückt waterslide

Undertoad · 07-09-2014, 09:23 PM

The world's tallest waterslide opens tomorrow - it's the "Verrückt", at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, so you know this is all happening in ~~Germany~~ Kansas City.

Scary infographic showing you how tall it is

hat tip Ziggamoors

elSicomoro · 07-09-2014, 09:32 PM

Its opening has been delayed a few times now, so I'm feeling REAL confident about it. Seriously though, they've been testing it this week, and it looks like it's good to go.

"Verrückt" is German for "insane."

I've watched a couple of videos, and I'm not getting much of a scare factor from it. Maybe I need to see it up close. If my health permitted, I'd probably ride it.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-09-2014, 10:56 PM

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"Verrückt" is German for "insane."

Very appropriate.

elSicomoro · 07-09-2014, 11:11 PM

It's apparently making news around the world...that's cool.

Just last week, the Steelhawk opened at Worlds of Fun, which may actually be more insane than Verrückt due to its history: http://www.kansascity.com/living/article669939.html

lumberjim · 07-10-2014, 06:07 AM

And Schlitterbahn translates to : "shit your bathing suit"

Sheldonrs · 07-10-2014, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

And Schlitterbahn translates to : "shit your bathing suit"

Code Brown!!

blueboy56 · 07-10-2014, 11:32 AM

Zwei questions: What do they do with it in the winter and what happens when a tornado comes thru? Ewwuu, Ich habe keine trousers.

elSicomoro · 07-10-2014, 12:11 PM

The Verrückt is insane; therefore, it will fight the tornado.

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elSicomoro · 07-10-2014, 02:33 PM

Blue, I just asked your questions to the folks that run Schlitterbahn's Twitter acct. I'll let you know if they answer...good questions!

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footfootfoot · 07-10-2014, 03:45 PM

"Arbeit Macht Freifall!"

Gravdigr · 07-10-2014, 04:53 PM

Nein. Nein der Tat. Zur Hölle, nein.

Gravdigr · 07-10-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by elSicomoro

Just last week, the Steelhawk opened at Worlds of Fun, which may actually be more insane than Verrückt due to its history: http://www.kansascity.com/living/article669939.html

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It was eventually moved to Missouri, where state regulations are less stringent.

elSicomoro · 07-10-2014, 05:42 PM

See?!

glatt · 07-14-2014, 11:28 AM

Elspode · 07-14-2014, 11:27 PM

I'd go down this thing in a New York (or rather, Wyandotte County) minute...but I'm not walking up 600+ steps to do it.

07-09-2014, 09:23 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Verrückt waterslide The world's tallest waterslide opens tomorrow - it's the "Verrückt", at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, so you know this is all happening in ~~Germany~~ Kansas City. Scary infographic showing you how tall it is hat tip Ziggamoors

07-10-2014, 06:07 AM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	And Schlitterbahn translates to : "shit your bathing suit" __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	"Arbeit Macht Freifall!" __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Nein. Nein der Tat. Zur Hölle, nein. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-14-2014, 11:27 PM	#15
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I'd go down this thing in a New York (or rather, Wyandotte County) minute...but I'm not walking up 600+ steps to do it. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-09-2014, 09:32 PM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Its opening has been delayed a few times now, so I'm feeling REAL confident about it. Seriously though, they've been testing it this week, and it looks like it's good to go. "Verrückt" is German for "insane." I've watched a couple of videos, and I'm not getting much of a scare factor from it. Maybe I need to see it up close. If my health permitted, I'd probably ride it.

07-09-2014, 11:11 PM	#4
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	It's apparently making news around the world...that's cool. Just last week, the Steelhawk opened at Worlds of Fun, which may actually be more insane than Verrückt due to its history: http://www.kansascity.com/living/article669939.html

07-10-2014, 11:32 AM	#7
blueboy56 Master Locutor Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 151	Zwei questions: What do they do with it in the winter and what happens when a tornado comes thru? Ewwuu, Ich habe keine trousers.

07-10-2014, 12:11 PM	#8
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	The Verrückt is insane; therefore, it will fight the tornado. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-10-2014, 02:33 PM	#9
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Blue, I just asked your questions to the folks that run Schlitterbahn's Twitter acct. I'll let you know if they answer...good questions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-10-2014, 05:42 PM	#13
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	See?!

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