Oakwood Theme Park is to stage its very own vote on election day (Thursday May 6th) to discover if it’s possible to stay dry on Europe’s wettest ride - and they want your help.
On Thursday a team of volunteers from the Pembrokeshire park will don a variety of different outfits to see which one keeps them driest on their giant water ride Hydro.
Hydro is the tallest, steepest and wettest ride in Europe. After climbing more than 30 metres into the air riders are faced with a near vertical 88 degree drop into 4.5million litres of water.
Even spectators need to be on their guard to dodge the 45 foot splash wave on the wooden viewing bridge.
Park director Andy Hygate said: “Hydro is one of our most popular rides and getting soaked is all part of the fun.
“However we’ve decided to run an experiment to discover which types of clothing and waterproof equipment provide the greatest protection.
“Our team here have come up with some suggestions of their own but we would also like to invite people to email in their ideas – the plan is for us to then pick out the best ones and test them out.
“Whoever comes up with the most effective, practical and safe idea will win a year’s membership to the park and the opportunity to try out their suggestion on Hydro for themselves,” he added.
A team of volunteers has been recruited as guinea pigs for the experiment and the effectiveness of their outfits will be judged by an impartial group of adjudicators who will take into account everything from overall dryness, to comfort and practicality.
• Anyone who has a suggestion can email, along with their contact details to marketing@oakwoodthemepark.co.uk. All entries should be marked ‘High and Dry Vote’.
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