Sandcastle, a Palace Entertainment waterpark in Pittsburgh, announces the newest addition to its attraction lineup for the upcoming 2020 season – Bombs Away, a high altitude, looping free-fall body slide.
Opening early next summer, Bombs Away will take riders to a height of more than six-stories. Once they reach the top, riders will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Monongahela River before stepping into an enclosed, launch capsule. Riders will enter the launch capsule, stand on the platform, and wait for it to suddenly vanish. When the countdown ends, the floor drops open and guests rush through the intense tidal flow of the flat line loop. Riders are sent free falling at 26 feet per second before safely making their final splash in the runout below.
“We’re excited to welcome Bombs Away to our existing collection of attractions that our guests have grown to love,” said Tom Radovic, General Manager for Sandcastle. “We’re certain this new experience will be an instant favorite.”
Bombs Away will be located adjacent the Park’s Lightning Express speed slide and will allow spectators to view riders taking the plunge through its vibrant, translucent orange, blue and white layout.