The World’s Tallest Waterslide Is Definitely An Elaborate Death Trap

The World’s Tallest Waterslide Is Definitely An Elaborate Death Trap ^Featured

April 30, 2014 · Written by Taylor Goldblatt

Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City is currently building the “tallest, fastest” water slide in the world.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City is currently building the "tallest, fastest" water slide in the world.

The slide will be called Verrückt, which is German for insane, which you’d obviously have to be to go on this slide.

The slide will be called Verrückt, which is German for insane, which you'd obviously have to be to go on this slide.

The only good thing about this metal monstrosity is that riders won’t suffer death by wedgie: crazy people will go down the slide in four-person rafts.

The only good thing about this metal monstrosity is that riders won't suffer death by wedgie: crazy people will go down the slide in four-person rafts.

Yeah, that’s a 17-story drop.

Yeah, that's a 17-story drop.

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE.

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE.

If you’re still thinking this looks like a fun slide, this behind-the-scenes video will set you straight.

Still not convinced? You can try it out when the park opens on May 23.

Still not convinced? You can try it out when the park opens on May 23.

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Taylor Goldblatt

After years of research, travel, and dreams, I have created this website for people like you who want to experience the things that only America can offer. My passion is to explore and share America's greatest destinations and attractions. Follow me on Twitter @USCityTraveler for additional travel tips and ideas.

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