New Wave Rides was an American manufacturer of water rides. They manufactured water slides and water slide complexes.
History From 1975 - 1981, Bill Crandall was the general manager of AstroWorld. In 1979, Crandall partnered with Intamin to create the first river rapids ride, Thunder River. After the ride's debut season, 1980, was complete, Crandall decided to start his own consulting business, Crandall & Associates. In January 1984, his company had been contracted to supervise Frontier City amusement park. They developed a water slide attraction called Riptide, which was installed in the park in the fall of 1984. In November 1984, Crandall & Associates founded New Wave Rides, with Riptide as its debut attraction. The company sold its second ride, called Thunder Falls, to Frontier City, which opened in 1985.
Partial List of Attractions Operating NameLocationSeason openedSeason closedTypeRef(s)RiptideFrontier City19841997Water slideSix Flags America1998align=center
Closed NameLocationSeason openedSeason closedTypeRef(s)Thunder FallsFrontier City1985align=center Water slideRiptideFun 'N Wheels19851988Water slideRacing Rivers - RiptideKings Dominion19871996Water slideFrontier Chute-OutHersheypark19881998Slide complexThe Python PlungeWorlds of Fun19881999Slide complexWild River FallsRiverside Amusement Park19891996Slide complexTorpedo RapidsDarien Lake19901998Water slideRacing RiversSix Flags AstroWorld1991align=center Water slideThe African TowerSix Flags Great Adventure19911998Slide complexThe Asian TowerThe North American TowerAdventure Rivers of TexasSix Flags AstroWorld19922005River raft ride
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