A
water coaster is a water slide that mimics a
roller coaster by providing not only descents, but ascents as well.
This is done with high-speed conveyor belts or water jets.
Manufacturers of water coasters include
NBGS International, whose Master Blasters
use water jets; and
ProSlide, whose
ProSlide Rockets use conveyor belts, or, more recently,
linear induction motors to move riders uphill.
The
longest water coaster in the United States is the Black Anaconda at
Noah's Ark Waterpark in
Wisconsin Dells,
Wisconsin
, which is 0.25 miles long. The U.S.'s largest
indoor one belongs to Chula Vista
Resort, also in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
. Opening in May 2010, Holiday World
& Splashin' Safari
will take the title of "Longest Water Coaster" from
Noah's Ark when they open Wildebeest.