wiegand.waterrides, a leading water rides and attraction provider, has revealed the Sky Grip, a unique water slide concept that allows visitors to customise the height of the start of their ride.
Sky Grip uses a special launch mechanism that gives visitors full control over how high they want to be lifted, catering to all thrill levels from tentative first-timers to daring adrenaline seekers.
Bringing together bravery, excitement, and personal challenge, this creates a dynamic atmosphere for riders and spectators alike.
Repeatable, customised experience
Sky Grip starts at ground level, rather than an elevated launch platform like conventional water slides. Visitors place their arms into a special device and decide how high they wish to be lifted.
"This interactive principle creates a completely new sense of excitement," says the company.
"Every centimeter upward increases the anticipation, the sense of overcoming a challenge, and the adrenaline rush. It’s not just the riders themselves who experience the thrill; spectators also share in the excitement, watching the ascent and eagerly awaiting the decisive moment when the rider lets go."
The slide is highly repeatable, creating an organic sense of competition as water park visitors try to go a little higher each time or challenge friends and family members.
The system is also ideal for those who want to work their way up to more intense water slides, as the adjustable start height ensures visitors stay in control of the experience at all times.
As such, Sky Grip is equally a test of courage, a crowd-pleaser, and an interactive experience with a high repeat value.
Earlier this year, wiegand.waterrides shared details of its partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to supply a range of slides for the Norwegian Aura, the latest addition to its fleet. Norwegian Aura is set to launch in May 2027 and will offer the most waterslides of any NCL ship to date.
Rebecca Hardy has over 10 years' experience in the culture and heritage sector. She studied Fine Art at university and has written for a broad range of creative organisations including artists, galleries, and retailers. When she's not writing, she spends her time getting lost in the woods and making mud pies with her young son.
