Canada's Wonderland · Operating · 2002
Riptide Racer
Waterslide · Splash Works · ProSlide Technology
Photo: Canada's Wonderland · Official park / manufacturer media
An eight-lane ProSlide mat racer that replaced Pipeline in 2002 — head-to-head racing down Splash Works' splashway.
At a glance
Key facts for Riptide Racer.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Waterslide
Opened
2002
Manufacturer
ProSlide Technology
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Riptide Racer.
Ride profile
Water ride · Waterslide
- mat-racer
- proslide
- thrill
- water
- waterslide
Experience
Waterslide
Built by ProSlide Technology
Spec sheet
Min height
3'4"
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Riptide Racer.
Timeline
2002
Riptide Racer opens
Background
Riptide Racer arrived at Splash Works in 2002, replacing the Pipeline slide with an eight-lane ProSlide water-carpet race.
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Sources & official links
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- Riptide Racer — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Canada's Wonderland — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Canada's Wonderland on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Canada's Wonderland rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Canada's Wonderland · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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