Sandcastle Getting New Six-Story Water Slide: Bombs Away

PITTSBURGH, PA - Sandcastle is building a new six-story, looping, free-fall body slide that will be the first major new attraction at the West Homestead water park since 2013. The new slide, called Bombs Away, will open early next summer.

On Bombs Away, riders will step into an enclosed capsule while the countdown to the ride begins. The floor then will drop open, and riders will plummet down a flat-line loop at 26 feet per second before slowing in the runout below.

“We’re excited to welcome Bombs Away to our existing collection of attractions that our guests have grown to love,” Sandcastle general manager Tom Radovic said in a statement. "We're certain this new experience will be an instant favorite!"

Bombs Away will be located adjacent to the Lightning Express speed slide. Spectators will be able to see riders taking the plunge through the ride's translucent orange, blue and white layout.