Spending time in the country is loved not only by adults, but also by children. And so we must come up with something very fun and interesting for the kids so that they are passionate and do not interfere with moms and dads. There is a proposal to install water attractions in the country.
It just so happened that everything for children is too expensive. Children's clothes, toys, sports equipment - all this is difficult to buy, and therefore we try to choose either budget items or make them ourselves.
Regarding water attractions for summer cottages, the price is generally exorbitant. One has only to look at the offers of manufacturers for the simplest inflatable pools to be convinced of this. But we will definitely be able to quickly and inexpensively assemble unique buildings for little hooligans, and perhaps even a small water park in the country, in order to provide them with a good and fun vacation.
Precautions: which water rides are dangerous
At first glance it may seem that this is not the most best start for an overview of our homemade products. However, we simply must warn you about what can be dangerous in water facilities. Avoiding as much as possible the materials and elements indicated by the website specialists, as well as following the advice on proper installation, each parent will be able to assemble a water structure that will be absolutely safe for children.
Let's talk about trampolines
A small trampoline will become one of the most favorite attractions, especially if it is located above the pool. You can jump alone, play with friends, flop into the water and spray everyone. But this activity is dangerous for some reason.
Initially, we want to draw attention to non-observance of the assembly parameters. Use of inexpensive elements and special fittings Bad quality often leads to the fact that the trampoline breaks under the weight, goes to be scrapped to the side. In addition, there is always the opportunity to jump out of the safe zone above the water and land, say, outside the pool or on its side. Unpleasant situations are possible, and therefore it is better to exclude trampolines, especially home-made ones, from the list of attraction elements.
The only one completely safe option- an inflatable trampoline with closed end parts, which is installed in the middle of the pool.
About slide safety
- The slide should be light, but firmly installed so that it does not fall on its side from an overabundance of children on the upper platform.
- A plastic slide should be purchased, while there should be no protruding fasteners on the sliding surface and sharp corners, which can cause injury.
- It is very important that the slide for the pool be of low height, with insurance on the stairs.
You should know that inflatable slides are not only cheaper, but also considered safer.
The most dangerous elements
And, finally, the element that should not be installed on the country house at all water attraction- a pipe for descending or swimming, filled with water. There are both plastic and inflatable tubes, which are quite interesting, as they are a closed space for descent or a small labyrinth. Such an element is extremely dangerous, so we recommend that you refrain from buying it.
Also, always think about quality service attraction. Water purification, temperature conditions, acidity and other indicators. To do this, today purchased special equipment for pools, which is very easy to find. But it must be of high quality, and also installed in such a way that children do not have access to it during games.
Inflatable trampoline: water slide (video)
Regardless of the fact that water attractions are special facilities that can distract kids a little from very busy parents, you need to learn one rule once and for all: never, even if you are very busy, do not leave children unattended. At least one adult must look after the crowd of tomboys, who should be wearing life jackets!
Self-assembly of a water attraction
Many potential buyers are interested in: is it possible to assemble a water attraction with your own hands? Naturally, such a question is of interest to the buyer in the first place, because if something is bought in parts, and not as a whole set, then you need to know for sure whether it will be successful self assembly to obtain a working water facility. Our experts say that the process is not only real, but also as simple as possible. For the main parts of a country water attraction, which are an inflatable or frame pool, as well as a slide and special equipment, step by step instructions, and sometimes discs with assembly videos. Therefore, self-assembly will definitely work. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, then be sure to ask a question in a special section of our website.
Choosing a place to install an attraction for children
Installation of a mini-water park is possible in any corner of the summer cottage, where it will be most convenient. But the best solution would be to follow some professional advice:
- Installation of a children's water facility is carried out in direct visual accessibility, preferably no more than 8-10 meters from the place of rest for adults;
- It is advisable to install a water attraction in an open area with good sunlight or in partial shade if the summer turned out to be very hot;
- Also think about the need for water supply, its discharge into the sewer or into the garden. To do this, you need a close location of communications.
The best options for children's water facilities
Today there is enough offers, thanks to which the buyer can choose on the basis of price, quality, appearance, general purpose, the number of entertainment per building and so on. But today we will present you those options that enjoy most in demand and at the same time they are inexpensive. Many of them do not look like a water park and are self-assembled. But we think that this is best ideas that most people will love!
Water playground "Summer rain"
The simplest water structure for a summer residence, which is easily assembled with your own hands. Compared to slides, pipes, trampolines and other elements, it is not so common, but children really like it!
This attraction is built around a children's inflatable pool. The structure is a complex of pipes, watering cans and nozzles that pour warm water over the kids. Installation of elements is possible in any convenient order, due to which water flows from above, from the side and even splashes from below, like a fountain.
For assembly, you will need a set of pipes and nozzles, water pressure regulators, as well as a pool pump, thanks to which the water will constantly circulate.
It is worth considering the option of some change in such a water structure. For example, when the design of pipes and watering cans is installed on a lawn or lawn, and not above the pool. Thus, kids can simply run under the streams of water and have fun.
Element "King of the Hill" for the pool
This element very popular on the sea coasts and in water parks, where, as you know, the main visitors of the attraction are adults. But we need something that will help organize safe fun for children, and therefore you can choose a small inflatable structure that will be installed in the middle of the pool. This is necessary to ensure the safety of the "defeated" and thrown off the mountain during such an energetic and interesting competition!
Ordinary inflatable slide and pool
Similar elements of the construction of large complexes, or in separate form are sold in many outlets. And therefore it will not be difficult to find a children's water facility good quality.
The slide is installed separately in the pool, near it, or already comes in a single set. The descent is closer to the middle of the pool, and also at a distance from the sides. The slide is constantly watered to facilitate the descent and minimize injuries, for example, skin burns from friction on the dry surface of the descent.
The water attraction is very interesting and suitable for a crowd of kids to use at the same time.
Water ball for children's pool
Almost everyone has seen a water ball and knows exactly how ridiculous it can be to use it in the pool.
A person is placed in a hollow ball. Then the ball is fastened and lowered to the surface of the water. Due to the movements of the person inside, the ball moves randomly, the person inside also moves randomly - falls, stumbles, rolls over. In fact, it looks very funny, but the most fun is inside the ball for those who dare to become a member of this attraction.
There are also water balls for children's pools. They are very popular with fidgets. It is worth letting the child inside once, and this can become his favorite toy.
Mandatory requirements to use the water balloon for a child - the presence of an adult assistant, as well as the correct filling of the pool so that the ball does not roll out of the bowl.
Inflatable boats and catamarans for a country water park
Miniature copies of adult boats, bananas, tablets, scooters, catamarans are also very popular. It may just be an inflatable toy like the original, but it should be as close to a real water toy as possible. vehicle even in terms of functionality.
Such toys are very popular with children, as they not only ride them around the pool, but also prescribe certain scenarios for their games, imagining themselves to be real ship captains.
Water attractions: species diversity (video)
Some people in life really do not have enough extreme sports. Therefore, they try in every possible way to find activities for themselves that would not only take their breath away, but also tickle their nerves well.
Of course, when there is demand, there is also supply, so the world is increasingly coming up with such extreme things, only at the mention of which many become uneasy. So, a variety of very high has long become commonplace.
For example, in one of the water parks in the United States is the highest water attraction - Verruckt. The outstanding size of this slide led her to the world-famous Guinness Book of Records, but she did not work long.
Water park in Kansas City
Residents and guests of the city of Kansas City, Kansas, USA, can experience the most amazing sensations at any time. This opportunity is available thanks to the water park built here called Schlitterbahn.
This world of water entertainment belongs to the Schlitterbahn Waterparks company, which originated back in 1966 in Texas. Then a simple american family, consisting of parents and three children, began to create a water park based on their own ideas and fantasies. Over time, their brainchild has become one of the most famous and popular water parks in the United States. And today, Schlitterbahn Waterparks includes as many as five magnificent water parks: four of them are located in and one in Kansas.
In an amusement park located in Kansas City, both adults and children will find a wide variety of entertainment for themselves. Here you can ride the waves and all kinds of slides, swim in the pool and just relax on the beach under the hot sun.
Kansas Water Park, like other parks in this network, is completely open. Therefore, it functions only in the warm season, namely from the beginning of May to the end of September. At the same time, its mode of operation does not depend on the weather: you can enjoy all the attractions both on a sunny day and on a rainy one.
Slide from the Guinness Book of Records
One of the most striking entertainments in this water park is the Verruckt water attraction, the photo of which is definitely better not to look at for the faint of heart. Its size and length really amaze the imagination of even the most sophisticated person. This entertainment is the largest in the world, which in 2014 even managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records.
Such an achievement of the attraction, located in Kansas City, is not surprising. To verify this, you just need to know about technical specifications, which the water attraction Verruckt possesses.
The description of this slide says that the height of the entire structure reaches almost 51.5 meters. In size, the Statue of Liberty is inferior to it, and even the Descent along the gutter is carried out on special boats designed for three or four passengers. In order for the daredevils to be at the beginning of their unforgettable journey, they need to overcome the ascent of 264 steps. Not everyone will be able to master such a height!
A boat descending down reaches a speed of 110 km/h! At the same time, the attraction is not limited to one slide, the angle of inclination of which is about 60 degrees. After the first descent a new one is coming climb to the height of a seven-story building, and from there the boat rolls down to the end of the entire route. And so that passengers do not suddenly jump out of the gutter, a special mesh is stretched around the entire slide.
How the attraction was checked before opening
Before the official opening of the Verruckt water attraction, the water park employees carefully checked it. As an object that descended this slide, a sandbag was chosen, the weight of which corresponded to the average weight of a person. Unfortunately, the design failed the first test. The ascent to the second hill turned out to be very dangerous, and the bag easily flew out of the gutter.
As a matter of urgency, the structure in this place was redivided, and a special safety net was added along the entire length of the attraction.
Impressions of people riding the attraction
Many adult visitors to the Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City are sure to go to the Verruckt water attraction. Reviews about this slide are very emotional. It is immediately clear that the descent from such a high attraction remains in the memory of the guests of the park for a long time. Such sensations as on it, people have not experienced anywhere else.
Many noted that it is better to go to the Verruckt hill right in the morning, because then you can not get on it because of a large number wishing.
Despite the thrill of riding the ride, some visitors noted that the seat belts in the boat do not hold people very tightly. Others did not really like how the boat behaved around the second rise.
Water ride tragedy
It is possible that some visitors to the Kansas City water park complained about the Verruckt water attraction for nothing. After all, if everything was in order with this huge slide, then the sensational tragedy would certainly not have happened.
A terrible incident happened on August 7, 2016, when a boy at the age of 10 decided to experience a lot of new sensations by descending from the main attraction of the water park. When a special boat, on which visitors descend from the hill, arrived at the end of the path, the child was already dead.
After clarifying all the circumstances of the case, it turned out that the boy's death was due to a neck injury. At the same time, two women unfamiliar to him rode in a boat with a child. They escaped with minor facial injuries and were taken to the hospital.
It remains unclear how Small child could climb the Verruckt water attraction. After all, according to the rules, people under the age of 14 are not allowed on it. Immediately after the tragedy, it was even reported that the child was not 10, but 12 years old. However, a Kansas State Congressman named Scott Schwab and his wife issued an official statement about the death of their 10-year-old son Caleb Thomas on this extreme slide.
Closing the Verruckt slide
Immediately after the tragedy, the management of the Schlitterbahn park decided to temporarily suspend the operation of the water attraction called Verruckt.
In November 2016, it became known that the administration of the water park decided to finally close the world's highest water attraction. According to representatives of the park, this is the only thing they can do after such a tragic event. It was also announced that the Verruckt slide will be completely demolished and something else will be built in its place in the future.
At the moment, on the official website of the Schlitterbahn water park, among all the water activities, there is no longer even a mention of this extreme attraction.
Organize a beach business on attractions.
Everyone knows that any person loves to have fun and relax. And you can use it to your advantage to build your own business.
For example - business on water attractions. This is an original, profitable and business that depends only on you. As far as you can skillfully attract the attention of customers, as many people who want to want to have fun on your rides. After all, the competition in this business is huge.
Someone comes up with small prizes or distribution of candies for the smallest visitors, someone tries to attract unusual view, dressed in a clown costume, someone makes models of characters from favorite and famous cartoons. Imagine, invent and everything will work out. This business brings excellent earnings and is in demand, of course, in places where there are a lot of vacationers.
Note that huge initial investments in this business will not be required. But he has other difficulties. First, the risk associated with changeable weather. Unfortunately, we have a lot of rainy days. Also, there is quite a lot of competition in this business, but there are opportunities to agree. As a rule, competitors go for a "settlement agreement" so to speak.
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The distance between competing points should ideally be 400 m.
And what will be needed to organize water attractions? First of all - equipment and inflatable attractions.
The beginning of such a business can be an inflatable electric scooter. It is made of high-strength vinyl, simple and easy to disassemble and takes up little space in the car.
But the main advantage of this attraction is safety, because. it's almost impossible to fall off it. The electric scooter is suitable for people of any age, even children weighing up to 75 kg. Its price is no more than 400 dollars. Also included is a battery that lasts up to an hour and a half. Therefore, you will need a minimum of five sets of batteries and one charger to provide all day long smooth operation scooter and prevent it from being idle.
If you are experiencing this moment financial difficulties or are not resolute to buy inflatable attractions, then there is another solution to the issue - you can rent water attractions, and then hand them over to the tenant as unnecessary and at the same time not experience difficulties with their storage until next season.
You also need to rent a place where you can install a pool or fence off a place in a pond for an attraction balls, which in last years very fond of the children. It is also advisable to install beach chairs and purchase a first aid kit. But the "queen" of entertainment, of course, will be a water inflatable slide. Here there will definitely be no end to those who want to enjoy skating, especially from children, and any adult will not lag behind them.
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The coolest entertainment in my opinion is a mechanical dolphin. In fact, this is a personal submarine designed in the image of an animal by Innespace Productions back in 2009. "Mechanical Dolphin" can reach speeds of up to 65 km / h and effectively jump out of the water.
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Just like the dolphin Hydrodome BOB moves underwater. The design, in appearance, resembles a scooter or scooter with a sealed helmet, for one person. This is a real underwater moped with a drive. It contains an oxygen tank, and the head area is covered with a transparent dome, which provides excellent visibility.
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Jetpack powered by a jet ski. The cost is 4900 euros. Device inventor Franky Zapata and his company Zapata Racing. It rises into the air due to four jets of water - two main platforms spew out from under the feet of the rider, two more additional ones - from under the hands of a person. The backpack is connected with a 9-meter hose to a jet ski and uses its jet stream. Traction control takes place on the motorcycle, however, as an option, it is possible to control the motorcycle engine from a satchel.
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The fastest of today's vehicles on water, driven by human muscle power. The design is extremely simple. Several metal parts, legroom and the so-called steering wheel. Combining jumps and pushes, the rider sets in motion a device that slides through the water due to hydrofoils.
Riding on a board driven by the force of the wind through a kite. Who came up with this entertainment is hard to say, too many people were doing it. But it is known that Bill Rosler, a Boeing specialist, and his son Corey patented the "KiteSki" - a system that includes water skis and a 2-line delta kite.
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A very dynamic attraction on the water, familiar from childhood. It was on such skis that the hare from the cartoon "Just you wait" rode. It was also one of Yuri Gagarin's favorite pastimes.
7 Water catapult or Blob (blob)
The blob (water catapult) is installed on the water, and the depth at the point where it ends must be at least 2.5 m. The water cushion is fixed to special attachment points on the sides. There is a tower next to the blob, from which the first "blober" jumps onto the catapult. At this time, another "blober" is sitting on the other end of the Blob. The air inside the blob (blob) moves to the opposite side inflatable pillow, where the second "blober" takes off into the air. But these are all the words that come out of it, see for yourself.
8 Bananas, tablets etc
It is also a rather dynamic attraction, but unlike the other passive ones, the rider does not have any control options. At the request of the organizers of the attraction can ride with a coup. On a banana, there's one chip on last place, you can hang down and slide on the water holding only your hands, did this many times.
9 Zorb
Zorb entertainment is rather for children, an inflatable ball inside which a person is launched and he slides through the water, rolling and somersaulting. A zorb is a plastic ball consisting of two spheres, the space between which is filled with air. In the inner sphere of the zorb is a suspension system (harness) for secure fixation passenger zorb, who is called "zorbonaut".
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Or water passages, allow you to walk on water as if on land. The device is an inflatable galoshes that are worn on the feet and due to their lightness and large area becomes available option gods - walk on water.
Water attractions are an integral part of summer holidays at sea. That is why such projects are so popular among businessmen, one way or another connected with the entertainment industry.
Brief business analysis:
Business setup costs:200 - 500 thousand rubles
Relevant for cities:on the sea coast
Situation in the industry:high competition
The complexity of organizing a business: 2/5
Payback: 1 season
If for most people summer is the time of holidays, then for entrepreneurs it is the “hottest” time to earn money. As is known, wage most of our compatriots leave much to be desired, so that you can spend your vacation exactly the way you want for a month's salary. Therefore, many people save a whole year, so that later, in 2-3 weeks, they “lower” everything that “was acquired by overwork”.
It is absurd, of course, but this has been repeated for several decades, and I think it will continue to happen for several more. As a rule, the favorite vacation of Russians is by the sea, because most of the country lies in the temperate zone. And the main entertainment on vacation is water attractions on the beaches.
For some reason, most people have the opinion that starting your own own business possible only with a solid start-up capital. We fundamentally disagree with this. Most likely, having a solid start-up capital, you can start a "solid" business. And in order to earn a piece of "bread and butter", organize a small additional income, including opening any water attraction, eventually developing your business into a large-scale business - we believe that anyone can do it.
Take, for example, water attractions on the beach. Almost anyone can afford to buy a pair of zorbs or bananas (not those that are fruits, but water sleds), a trampoline, or something like that. Well, then - a matter of technology. Organize the expansion of the business, and so - little by little, you can build a large enterprise. Of course, everything looks so “smooth” only on paper (that is, on your computer monitor), in life you will have to work hard.
Beach attractions are an ideal option for additional or main income for those people who live by the sea. And since there are not so many seas in our country, this project is intended for a limited number of entrepreneurs who are lucky with their place of residence. As the practice of many entrepreneurs who tried to organize a similar business in other regions of Russia shows, the demand for water entertainment increases only on holidays and weekends. The rest of the time is silence.
Money for the project
At present (2016), banks are not very willing to lend to businesses - too big risks crashes arise in connection with the economic crisis announced in 2015, but if you still decide to try your luck in commercial structures, then you will find instructions on how to get a loan for a small business.
Of all the stages of a project, drawing up a business plan and obtaining loan funds is perhaps one of the most difficult parts to implement.
Water attractions and their varieties
Of the variety of entertainment offered by "beach" businessmen, the most popular can be distinguished:
- zorbing;
- waterslides;
- pools;
- bananas.
Note that almost every season new unusual entertainments appear, like inflatable surfing, kite surfing, etc., which surprise every inexperienced person. And we still have a lot of those in our country. But the “classics of the genre”, of course, are all the same trampolines and inflatable water slides that leave no one indifferent - neither children nor adults.
For this type of business, you do not need to invest in advertising, but all due to the fact that large bright structures themselves attract visitors. Investments in such attractions can be different. As we have already said, you can start small, spending 50-60 thousand on everything about everything. But if you want to immediately stand out among competitors and attract as many visitors as possible to your business, you will have to spend a slightly larger amount - from 150 to 400 thousand rubles.
The first in our list of attractions is zorbing, a zorb is a transparent ball consisting of two spheres, between which there is air. Such a water ball is designed for walking on water. The ball is tied with a rope to the shore, a person enters it and then rides in it on the water. Such a zorb can be purchased for 20-30 thousand rubles, which is not so expensive.
The payback of such an investment with good attendance will be 1-2 weeks, then you will already work for profit. I note that such entertainment as zorbing is not suitable for children, it is intended for teenagers and adults. The price tag for renting water balloons for the summer of 2016 is 150 - 250 rubles for 5-7 minutes of rental.
- perhaps one of the most favorite rides for children and adults. In the scorching heat, no one can resist the temptation to take a ride on such an excellent refreshing attraction. We have never seen these structures empty, children always frolic in them, and therefore there will be a constant stable income from such structures.
The cost of a set of water slides ranges from 20,000 to 150,000 rubles, the price depends on the size of the slide, the manufacturer, and the material from which they are made. If we analyze the statistics of several successfully operating beach attractions, we can conclude that water slides will pay for themselves within a month or two, and in some cases even faster.
The next attraction on our list is trampoline- Everyone's favorite trampolining. The price of a trampoline also depends on its size, manufacturer, and material, and is about 100,000-200,000 rubles. The price, of course, is not small, but you can at the end summer season rent it to any nearby entertainment center where entertainment is offered all year round, this will bring you additional income out of season.
It is recommended to install inflatable trampolines near water slides, and do not forget that access to electricity is required to operate the compressors for pumping. You can also get water trampolines, which can be purchased for only 10,000 -15,000 rubles.
Beach attractions - as a business
Note that even though the competition in this area is quite high, you can safely install your attraction next to competitors. Firstly, one or even two attractions (if the beach is really crowded) are unlikely to be able to serve everyone, which some of the readers have probably repeatedly seen on the Black Sea coast.
Secondly, the usual word "impudence" in business is replaced by the concept of "assertiveness". If someone does not like that you put your attraction next to his, let him look for another place.
Official business registration
For your business to be official, you need to register an individual entrepreneur, find a place to organize attractions, and obtain permission for it from the authorities of your city (which in itself also involves certain financial investments) or from the owner of the beach, if it is private. Although the vast majority of beach owners themselves have long installed water attractions on their territory. After the place is found, and all the necessary permits are obtained, you can safely start organizing your business.
If you organize everything correctly, find the perfect place where you can install a water attraction, and where there will be no end to customers, then you can earn more than half a million rubles, and even more, in a season. Don't forget also about additional services that can take your business to another level:
- opening of a volleyball court;
- summer cafe (ice cream parlor);
- banana ride;
- tents selling children's souvenirs, toys, air mattresses.
