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Title: Slide the City
Post by: jerue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:36:06: Ever wanted to ride a giant slip-n-slide down multiple city blocks? Time to go to Slide the City (http://www.slidethecity.com).

Coming to a city near you! (http://www.slidethecity.com/locations/)

I went to one yesterday, and had an absolute blast.

It's a bit pricey if you only do the single slider ($25-30 for one turn and you have to bring your own tube). The VIP package is the best deal - around $60 but you get a bunch of swag (tube, hat, shirt, knapsack, mouth guard), and get to ride an hour early and an hour after close (the best times to ride - maybe 5 minute wait vs. the 90+ min. waits during the event).

I mostly went because I could not be in my residence at all yesterday and needed something to do. Being a holiday weekend most of my friends went out of town, but I still had fun by myself :)
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:44:10: That sounds so cool. :eek: :eek: :eek:
My friend has a house in upstate NY and we always set up a slip and slide that launches us into his lake. It's super fun!
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:45:18: Here's the thing..

I've always felt, that -some- -many- other people are dirty.. (primary reason I don't go to a gym/ waterpark /etc)

how does the cleanliness situation work on this excursion..
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:48:31: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:45:18
Here's the thing..

I've always felt, that -some- -many- other people are dirty.. (primary reason I don't go to a gym/ waterpark /etc)

how does the cleanliness situation work on this excursion..
Lots of chlorine in the water? Antibacterial treated plastic?
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: Vibex on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:50:24: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:45:18
Here's the thing..

I've always felt, that -some- -many- other people are dirty.. (primary reason I don't go to a gym/ waterpark /etc)

how does the cleanliness situation work on this excursion..
Just take a long shower afterwards.
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:51:11: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:48:31
Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:45:18
Here's the thing..

I've always felt, that -some- -many- other people are dirty.. (primary reason I don't go to a gym/ waterpark /etc)

how does the cleanliness situation work on this excursion..
Lots of chlorine in the water? Antibacterial treated plastic?

Yea.. I get that.....

but...... seee.... the chemicals do not work "Instantly"..

You're still very much ---Exposed--- ..

If it was just 1 person, as a vector for disease, that's possibly harmless..

but we're talking hundreds of people// perhaps thousands..

For example.. I avoid cash as much as possible.. have been using a credit card since 2nd grade, when my mom threw it at me to stop bugging her for nintendo.
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50: You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:13:56: Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50
You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun

nawh, I get it...

@ times, the Fun may exceed the risk..
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:20:18: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:13:56
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50
You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun

nawh, I get it...

@ times, the Fun will exceed the risk..

Fixed it for ya
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:21:53: Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:20:18

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:13:56
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50
You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun

nawh, I get it...

@ times, the Fun will exceed the risk..

Fixed it for ya

(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_0tasma.gif)
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:24:21: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:21:53
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:20:18

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:13:56
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50
You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun

nawh, I get it...

@ times, the Fun will exceed the risk..

Fixed it for ya

Show Image
(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_0tasma.gif)

This does look super fun though. It gives me the idea to do it at the cottage. Use oil instead of water to go real fast.
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: absyrd on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:25:19: Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:24:21

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:21:53
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:20:18

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:13:56
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50
You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun

nawh, I get it...

@ times, the Fun will exceed the risk..

Fixed it for ya

Show Image
(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_0tasma.gif)

This does look super fun though. It gives me the idea to do it at the cottage. Use oil instead of water to go real fast.

Do you need an oil boy?
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:26:46: Quote from: absyrd on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:25:19
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:24:21

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:21:53
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:20:18

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:13:56
Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:08:50
You gon die anyway TP, go have some fun

nawh, I get it...

@ times, the Fun will exceed the risk..

Fixed it for ya

Show Image
(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_0tasma.gif)

This does look super fun though. It gives me the idea to do it at the cottage. Use oil instead of water to go real fast.

Do you need an oil boy?

I need an oil man
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Sun, 05 July 2015, 16:05:48: Dude that looks like so much fun... I want in :(
Title: Re: Slide the City
Post by: jerue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 16:41:20: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 05 July 2015, 13:45:18
Here's the thing..

I've always felt, that -some- -many- other people are dirty.. (primary reason I don't go to a gym/ waterpark /etc)

how does the cleanliness situation work on this excursion..

I didn't think about it. Probably busy having too much fun :p . I'd wager the tarp is treated before/after the event, but the water used is just regular city water (it's sourced from fire hydrants)

Quote from: Halverson on Sun, 05 July 2015, 15:24:21

This does look super fun though. It gives me the idea to do it at the cottage. Use oil instead of water to go real fast.

The slide is long enough I was going quite fast a few times. Collided with people almost every time, even hit someone hard enough I flew off my tube and slid down the rest of the course on my stomach. Ow. I could only imagine with oil :))