acharris1 Posted February 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I read on another site I won't name, lol, that to ride the Aqua Racer slide you have to be at least 100 pounds. Is this true? My daughter is 12, but not 100 pounds. Seems like on the YouTube videos I've watched there's all kinds of kids in line. I understand the premise of having to be 100 pounds for the stand-up slides, but not the Aqua Racer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I haven't heard that, and don't remember that from our cruise. Regardless, there are double tubes, so put her on with an adult or another kid, and she'd be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I agree with LrgPizza. We had kids under 100lbs going solo on the AquaRacer without issue. The drop slides do have a weight minimum, because low weight individuals can get "stuck" due to insufficient momentum to get up the incline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acharris1 Posted February 29, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Good info. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldja Posted February 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 29, 2016 They weighed my son. 80lbs. He was turned away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted February 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 29, 2016 YMMV... Came across this pic on Instagram.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 29, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) They weighed my son. 80lbs. He was turned away. On the Aqua Racer (large single enclosed blue tube), or on the drop slides (dual blue/green)? My gf's kids were going down the Aqua Racer solo all day, and both weigh less than 80lbs. I ask because some people confuse the name Aqua Racer as being the fast side-by-side drop slides. Edited February 29, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Came across this pic on Instagram... Maybe they're heavy boned? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldja Posted February 29, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Drop slide. Didn't matter much when we went. The thing was broken days 2-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted February 29, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 29, 2016 On the Aqua Racer (large single enclosed blue tube), or on the drop slides (dual blue/green)? My gf's kids were going down the Aqua Racer solo all day, and both weigh less than 80lbs. I ask because some people confuse the name Aqua Racer as being the fast side-by-side drop slides. Thread saving post. Kudos! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfin55 Posted February 29, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 29, 2016 My kids went on the AR. Both under 100lbs. The only rule that was enforced was absolutely no jewelry of any kind. They were strict with that rule on the Escape during our November cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acharris1 Posted February 29, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Great pic. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packer99 Posted March 6, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Just off the Escape yesterday . My son was turned away at 97 lbs and he needed to be at least 99. They had a scale on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcjr98 Posted March 6, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 6, 2016 My son's girlfriend weighs 120ish, and she still got stuck in one of the tubes! It must happen often, because there is a "trap door" that they opened to let her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted March 6, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 6, 2016 They weighed my son. 80lbs. He was turned away. Just off the Escape yesterday . My son was turned away at 97 lbs and he needed to be at least 99. They had a scale on the top. I think you guys are posting about the free-fall slides (drop slides). The OP's question was about the Aqua Racer. I don't want them getting confused by incorrect answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcell Posted March 6, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 6, 2016 No weight restriction that I encountered. They just give smaller donuts for the kiddies. IMHO I liked the slides netter on BA/GA and Epic.... Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted March 6, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I think you guys are posting about the free-fall slides (drop slides). The OP's question was about the Aqua Racer. I don't want them getting confused by incorrect answers. Late poster doesn't read and messes up thread. *sighs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoharvard Posted March 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We were on the Escape in February. The Aqua Racer is the slide that uses blow up tubes to sit on and there is no weight requirement. The drop slide (that does not use tubes to sit on) is the slide that requires riders to be 100 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb252 Posted March 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 7, 2016 What are the slide rules? Anyone got a pic? Can I wear my water shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasm3n Posted March 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 7, 2016 My kids went on the AR. Both under 100lbs. The only rule that was enforced was absolutely no jewelry of any kind. They were strict with that rule on the Escape during our November cruise. No jewelry? Even wedding rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastlemam Posted March 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 7, 2016 No jewelry? Even wedding rings? No jewellery on drop slides I had to remove all my rings, earrings and even tongue bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryarger Posted March 7, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 7, 2016 No jewelry? Even wedding rings? Correct. I read a recent post from someone who was turned away because they were unable to remove their wedding ring. By description the free fall slide can swing you up to 4 Gs acceleration. They're not going take a chance that *anything* gets caught or snagged on the way through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted March 7, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) No jewelry? Even wedding rings? Once again, this post is about the Aqua Racer, and people are responding about the free fall slides, so they are answering with completely wrong info. Yes, you may wear jewelry on the Aqua Racer slide. I wore 2 chunky Pandora bracelets, a necklace, and my wedding ring. There are no rules whatsoever about jewelry on this slide. Edited March 7, 2016 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastlemam Posted March 7, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Once again, this post is about the Aqua Racer, and people are responding about the free fall slides, so they are answering with completely wrong info. Yes, you may wear jewelry on the Aqua Racer slide. I wore 2 chunky Pandora bracelets, a necklace, and my wedding ring. There are no rules whatsoever about jewelry on this slide. Which is why in my answer I said on drop slides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted March 7, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Which is why in my answer I said on drop slides Why not just answer the real question? That's like someone asking for the Cagney's menu, and you responding with the Le Bistro one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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