Hey Look, Another Video! Super Twist

As promised, here is a video of the Super Twist in action.  As stated in previous posts, the Super Twist was a ride at Water Works in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.  For a full description of my first encounter with the Super Twist, read this. 

The video does a good job of showing the start and end of the Super Twist pipes, but the rest of the ride is obstructed by the Octopus (more on that in a later post), so I'm providing this still shot to give my readers a better idea of how the Super Twist traversed the park:

That's the Super Twist in the background at the top of the frame as it was in 1988.  One can see how it acquired its name.  I'm pretty sure it didn't change at all during its existence.  The Super Twist met its demise when Water Works was purchased by Jenkinsons (of the Point Pleasant, NJ boardwalk fame).  Jenkinsons converted the park to a more "family friendly" water park.  They took out most of the existing slides and pipes and replaced them with weaker excuses for water slides.  Although Breakwater Beach (the name of the renovated park) was probably safer, it was geared towards small children and therefore less fun.  Honestly, what's a trip to a water park without the risk of injury?  And as I'm sure you've read in my previous post, the Super Twist provided every opportunity to get banged up.  And now, without further ado, the Super Twist:

Ok, so this video is a bit dullsville, but I wanted my readers to have access to any Water Works material I can provide, since the web is nearly devoid of it.  My hope is that it helps others to reminisce about their experiences at Water Works.  I should note that I have no blood or friendly relations with the short-trunked fellow exiting the pipe at the end of this video.  Thank god.  I know it was the 1980s, but have some common sense man.  Short swim trunks = bad.  Also, my mom, the fabulous camerawoman and narrator in this video, mentions that the ride is called the "Twister."  I'm not so sure about that because I always recall it being known as the "Super Twist."  Perhaps someone can verify.

I Royally Suck at Updating, but Here's a Video!

Hello friends,

So I've allowed my other projects to take priority over DeLorean Travels and therefore I'm severely lacking in the posts department, but as a special (and promised) treat, here's a home video to highlight the last post. 

This video was filmed in 1988 during my family's first visit to Water Works.  I don't believe I was there because I was four, and honestly, who wants to cart a 4-year old around when there is aquatic fun to be had?  The video gives our viewers a good look at the Double Dive.  The first brave soul in this video is my brother (who was eight at the time).  He shows us how NOT to go down the slide.  It's supposed to be arms crossed, LEGS CROSSED!  Oh well.  His form makes for a funny video and I give him a lot of credit for having no fear.  Next is my Dad, who demonstrates the usual path down the slide.  The body typcially angles to one side or the other on one's way down, but eventually, all is well.  So enough describing, here's the clip: (I recommend you maximize the video to full screen.  I apologize in advance for the quality.  Keep in mind this was filmed in 1988, and although Crazy Eddie's sold us a fine recording device for the time, the quality of analog video is just sad compared to today's standards, especially when it's converted to digital format).

A few things to note now that you have all seen the clip:

1.  The "lifeguard" (can he be called a lifeguard when he's guarding water that is approximatley 1-foot deep?) indicates from which side one should exit the slide.  Very helpful so that there are no collisions should the side-by-side slides be used simultaneously (it was alway fun to race someone down the Double Dive).

2.  Please note the steps to the right of the slides in the video.  One had to climb those bad boys in order to ride and should the park be free of lines, one was usually out of breath once he reached the summit.  Also, all steps at water works had rubber pads on them in order to prevent slipping (wet feet + stairs = law suit waiting to happen).  Though these rubber pads provided excellent traction, they were bumpy and killed your feet if you regularly weren't someone who didn't own shoes. 

3.  The twisty blue pipes that open to the right of the Double Dive are end-points to the Super Twist (also described in my last post).  I hope to have a video of that experience up shortly.

4.  At the end of the video, my brother comments that the Double Dive is "bumpy when you get to the bottom."  He couldn't be more correct.  That is the point at which one could experience the worst wedgie in life. 

5.  Feel free to comment on the passers-by in this video or the shorts on the lifeguard.  I find these things amusing, but I feel the need for some user-generated content.