Flowrider Single

 

The FlowRider Single allows anyone to enjoy the excitement and thrill of catching and riding a wave regardless of skill level. The wave-form is a proprietary composite membrane riding surface, similar to a trampoline, that is designed to handle any wipe-out.

 

Specifications

 

 

- Attraction footprint: width 6.7m (22’) x length 15m (49’)
- Adjacent walkways: 1 m (3’3”) minimum
- System elevation:
     Grade elevation is adjustable based on site
     Assumes front nozzle deck  0 (at grade) 
     Height at back deck +1.2 m (+4’)   
     Tank depth -1.8m (-6’)
- Capacity: 160 - 240 rides per hour
- Weight: 155,000kg (350,000lbs)
     1,500 kg per sq. m (300lbs per sq/ft)
- Electrical rating: 90kW @ 120hp
- Tank volume: 150,000 liters (40,000 US gal)

 

 

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Key Concepts

 

 

Skill Vs. Thrill
Boardsports such as surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and flowboarding are skill-based activities that challenge riders to develop new tricks to emulate their heroes. By comparison, the typical water park or theme park rides are thrill-based rides. No skill is required and no reward or accomplishment is earned. The more you ride a thrill ride the less thrilling it becomes. This is what we call thrill fatigue...Read more

 

FAQ 

 

Q: How does the FlowRider work?

A: Flygt submersible propeller pumps located in the pool below inject a 3 inch sheet of water over the engineered ride surface creating a surfable wave.
 

Q: What makes the FlowRider different from all other waterpark attractions?
A: In addition to the high profile nature of the FlowRider and long-term repeat media coverage, the FlowRider is the only water attraction that is a thrill and skill attraction...Read more