The Weirdest and Wildest Water Slides That Shouldn’t Exist (But Somehow Do)
Water slides are supposed to be fun, but some take things to an entirely new level, like launching riders into the air, making them race headfirst, or even disappearing underwater (seriously). If you thought roller coasters were wild, wait until you see these slides.
Here are the craziest, most mind-boggling water slides from around the world.
1. The Insano (Brazil) – The “Oh No” Freefall
They didn’t name it “Insano” for no reason. This beast in Brazil stands at 135 feet tall, which is basically the height of a 14-story building. Riders drop straight down at speeds reaching 65 mph, which is faster than most cars on the highway.
The whole experience lasts just 5 seconds, but that’s probably long enough for you to rethink every life decision.
Watch someone sliding and making a video from this ride:
2. Leap of Faith (Bahamas) – The One That Throws You into a Shark Tank
Imagine sliding at full speed through a clear acrylic tunnel that runs through an actual shark tank. Sounds like something out of an action movie, right? That’s exactly what happens on the Leap of Faith at Atlantis Paradise Island.
One second, you’re screaming down a 60-foot near-vertical drop, the next, you’re surrounded by real sharks swimming inches away from you. It’s the only time you can say you went face-to-face with a shark and lived to tell the tale.
Watch the video, you get to see a lot more about what this Water Slide has to offer:
3. Tsunami Surge (USA) – The World’s Tallest Water Coaster
Water slides are usually all about gravity, but Tsunami Surge at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor LAUNCHES riders uphill with high-powered water jets. Standing 164 feet tall, it’s officially the tallest water coaster on Earth.
It also features crazy steep drops and zero-gravity moments, meaning you’ll probably feel like you’re about to fly off into space.
4. Aqualoop (Multiple Locations) – The Upside-Down Nightmare
Most water slides take you down. Aqualoop? It takes you in a full, vertical loop like a roller coaster. Riders stand in a capsule, and without warning, the floor suddenly drops out from under them, sending them through a near-vertical loop at 37 mph. It’s basically like getting flushed down a toilet… but more extreme.
5. The Cyclone (Canada) – The Toilet Bowl of Doom
Speaking of toilets, The Cyclone at World Waterpark in Canada is designed like a giant swirling bowl. You’ll be launched into a massive funnel, spinning around like a sock in a washing machine before finally dropping through a hole in the middle. If you ever wanted to know what it feels like to get flushed down a drain, here’s your chance.
6. Jumeirah Sceirah (Dubai) – The “Surprise! The Floor is Gone” Slide
At Wild Wadi Water Park in Dubai, riders step into a futuristic capsule with a trapdoor floor. After a suspenseful countdown, the floor vanishes beneath them, and they plummet almost straight down at 50 mph. It’s like standing on solid ground one second and then freefalling the next.
Your stomach? Left behind at the top.
Watch someone riding this awesome Water Slide:
7. Verrückt (USA) – The Water Slide So Crazy It Had to Be Shut Down
Verrückt (which means “insane” in German) was once the tallest water slide in the world, standing at a ridiculous 168 feet—taller than Niagara Falls. Riders went down in a three-person raft at speeds over 70 mph. However, the slide was so extreme (and dangerous) that it had to be permanently shut down.
8. Stukas Boom (Italy) – The Slide That Feels Like Skydiving
This one is pure freefall terror. Located in Italy, Stukas Boom is another trapdoor-style water slide that drops riders straight down, sending them flying at 55 mph. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to skydive without a parachute, this might be the closest legal way to experience it.
9. The King Cobra (Turkey) – The Snake Attack
Not only is this slide terrifying, but it also looks like a giant cobra. Riders zoom through a winding snake-like tunnel before being launched up a nearly vertical wall—right into the mouth of a massive cobra head. It’s like getting swallowed by a snake but, you know, for fun.
Highly recommend reading: 10 Roller Coasters So Insane Weird They Shouldn’t Be Legal, these are amazing and just as crazy!
10. L2 (Austria) – The Double Loop Insanity
If one loop wasn’t crazy enough, Austria’s L2 has two vertical loops—and yes, it’s the first double-loop water slide in the world. The ride starts with a trapdoor drop, sending riders down at speeds so fast they defy gravity and complete two full loops before splashing down.
It’s like a roller coaster but with water and way less chance of staying dry.
Would you ride these epic water slides? Leave your comment below!
Sources:
Insano at Beach Park (Brazil):
- Beach Park’s official page on Insano: Beach Park
- Atlas Obscura’s article on Insano Body Slide: Atlas Obscura
Leap of Faith at Atlantis Paradise Island (Bahamas):
- Atlantis Bahamas’ official page on water slides: Atlantis | Paradise Island Bahamas
- YouTube video showcasing the Leap of Faith slide: YouTube
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