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Mat Racer Waterslide Entry Box

The entry box is the start gate for users riding the Whizzard, a WWI head to head mat racing water slide. Users race head first holding onto foam mats with integrated handles. The entry box design’s geometry and its features sought to equalize and facilitate launch for all users to ensure all get off to a racing start.

Whitewater West Industries Ltd. (WWI)

Role:
Designer
Design Project Manager

Materials: Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), hard anodized machined aluminium, existing plumbing fittings & hose

Software: Solidworks, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator


Original Product

Initial Napkin Sketch

Concept Sketch

Concept Sketch

Proof of Concept...it snowed in Vancouver!

Form Development

Detail Development

CNC FRP plug

On your mark, ready, set...

...GO!