Cool wet on the move, watching the natural setting or just the fun of playing: one Water Ride fascinates almost every human being. And that regardless of age. What is a Water Ride actually? Which models are available? And lets one Water Ride build by yourself?

What is a waterway?
Under one Water Ride is understood a device through which water can flow. It is a closed system, so that the water can not escape.
However, a waterway system is usually open at the top so that water can be added to the system.
Also conceivable is a Water Ride as part of a larger water system. Like a water slide. Here the escaping water is collected and pumped up again to continue in the same cycle.
The definition of the watercourse does not say anything about its size or its purpose.

Which models are available?
There are the well-known and popular wild water rides in amusement parks. Here, people in a boat-like housing drive through the wild water course. Again and again, the boat is picked up by rails to ensure a smooth and safe journey. This is particularly enjoyable on hot days, as the water splashes.

Also well known and popular are waterways for children to play. Well-known toy manufacturers offer kits for waterways with a wide variety of accessories. Since ships can glide over the waterway or animals from the sea and sea come in rubber form with the speed of the water over.

If watercourses are inclined or if they are upgraded with a pump, the laws of physics can be excellently learned and observed on this children’s toy. But basically the more expensive models are equipped with locks and slides. After all, a waterway is only a proper path when the water is moving or can be kept.

Further use of waterways
Even if a watercourse would be conceivable as a transport route, the toy is a cut-out copy of an actual waterway system. Indirectly, the watercourse has of course a decisive purpose:
Amusement parks around the globetry to outdo their waterway attraction: Bigger, higher, faster and further is the motto. A new waterway is a great marketing tool. In addition, such a large project also binds many workers.

By the way: Contrary to some assumptions, a waterway does not consume tons of fresh water. An amusement park includes a sophisticated utility and drinking water system, so that the waste is kept very low.

Tip: This idea makes just as much sense for your home. The water from the animal bowl can be used for the game with the waterway and later this water comes into the bed.

Build a waterway yourself
It’s a lot of fun to build your own waterway. These are some pipes, Plexiglasreste, a saw, Screws, Cordless Screwdriverand / very good glue needed. Of course, under the pipes must also be corner joints. The best thing is that the length of a pipe may be doubled, since only one half is installed. When designing the system, there are no limits to creativity.

Tip: In winter, a water track can also be played with balls or styrofoam balls.

For schoolchildren: The flow rate can be measured! It is also exciting how long the water needs until it is one to two drops Food coloringis completely colored. In the garden can be sand and earthVisualize sedimentation and erosion well.