Waterfall Swing - World Maker Faire

Created by Andrew Ratcliff, Mike O'Toole, Ian Charnas, and Andrew Witte.
A project of Dash 7 Design.

How the Waterfall Swing Works:
Water recirculates through 273 independently controlled solenoid valves at the top of the structure to create a wall of water. This water starts from a collection pool on the ground and is pumped up to a large pipe that feeds the solenoids. Sensors mounted on the swingset gather information about the angle and speed of each swing. That information is sent to a computer that predicts the action of the rider. The computer then creates a hole in the wall of water, allowing the rider to swing through without getting wet.

[sagemailhiot]

All you people that are saying this wastes water, have you even read the caption?! It says specifically that the water RECIRCULATES so it doesn't waste that much water

[LeaAnnM]

This is DELIGHTFUL! I think it captures the playfulness that we all have within us, bringing forward that lovely magic we had as children and adding something even more. Thank you!!

[waddupboston]

Finally! The waterfall that i put over my swingset ALWAYS got me wet. I'm glad someone came up with a solution to my problem.

[MoonDream]

Amazing is all I can say. Anyone who could dislike this video needs to look at them selfs this is a work of art that shows that tech can produce amazing things

[Brooque]

"I'm in the rain, just in the rain!"

[thatryanguy]

You're right! I've never seen a swing that wasn't falling apart before. How novel and unique that would be!

[angelinasittig]

I never seen something so calming, I will love to do this one day

[jonathanbell]

now that is a fun swing set. They should have one at every elementary school that would so epic!

[travisphaser]

rad idea but it looks mad shaky like its gonna fall.

[kilmoturtles]

I just did! Man, what can I say... it was adrenalin overload! The thought of possibly getting wet, just WAY TOO much to handle!

[SakuaroKiwi]

This is amazing, where are one of these located? I would love to try it.

[richardpeterson]

To make it exciting, once every 300 swings or so at a random time, it should keep the water going so you get wet. Then you swing beside someone and see who gets wet first.

[kellieglenn]

How can a city bring this to one of their local parks? who do we contact? and what does it cost?

[andyfranz]

I'm really glad this exists, it's really useful for...um....for....

[BarryEuphorik]

Good invention, no point in having one of these here in Scotland though, we would only be able to use it for 2 days out of the year. jk ☺

[wickedvahndyl]

That 1:33 is more impressive and entertaining than anything reality tv can offer.

[dumpuffbunny]

This actually would be useful. In areas where it is hot children will be able to swing and the waterfall would constantly cool the air around the swing making it a decent temperature for them to play outside.

[HedgehogsMe]

You got me. Lesson learned: always read the description.

[pazalinio]

The insight was what made it beautiful for me.

[MCLarryStylinson]

I can't help but notice how dangerously the swing-set sways xD