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COMPANY NEWS
Water Coasters Are Transforming Water Parks
Thestoryofwaterparksiswell-documentedandWet ’n’ Wild, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, and Volcano Bay serve as chapters. Amongst these legendary destinations are hundreds of family businesses with entrepreneurial spirit and love for water parks. No matter how large or small the park, a major driver in their success is their next great water ride. They look for the type of attraction that differentiates them in their marketplace, captures the attention of guests, and delivers incredible entertainment value.
As a result, water coasters are emerging as the most sought-after anchor attractions in any water park. However, not all coasters are created equal. The first water coaster was invented in 1994 and incorporated sheet flow water propulsion. This technology remained the standard up until ProSlide invented the Linear Induction Motor (LIM) Water Coaster in 2005 and the RocketBLAST® Water Propulsion technology in 2015.
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In 2005, ProSlide pushed the limits and launched a major game-changing water coaster innovation that featured Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology, the same technology used in high-speed trains. Known as HydroMAGNETICS, this advancement created design breakthroughs with its on-demand energization and high force output supporting up to 1,080 guests an hour. In addition, thanks to LIM technology, these revolutionary attractions showcased the industry’s most advanced operational and safety features including block-zone technology and remote, real-time diagnostic service. This paved the way for the longest, fastest, and most dynamic water coasters the industry had ever seen. Several generations of LIM Coasters have won industry awards including the 2012 IAAPA IMPACT Award, one of which is also a 10-time, reigning winner of the Golden Ticket Award for