What Waterparks in the Gem State Need to Change Before Next Summer

This weekend marks the final chance to go to Roaring Springs in Boise, and if you haven't been yet, now is the time to go. Everyone should have at least one fun day at the waterpark once per summer. It doesn't matter how you prefer to spend your time, there is something for everyone. You can relax and float down the lazy river, you can play in the waves in the wave pool, or you can spend time going down slides and being a kid again. While the waterpark is full of fun for the whole family, there is one major thing they need to change before next summer to improve the experience.

Changes Idaho Waterparks Need to Make

If you haven't been to Roaring Springs in Boise in a while, there have been many changes that are worth checking out as the park continues to add new things and get bigger and better. While there are plenty of rides and fun to be had, there is one negative that some parkgoers have been complaining about that needs a change in the off-season. When riding a ride in an innertube, there is a weight limit to go down the slide. These slides have a scale that forces those that want to ride, to jump on the scale and reveal their weight. It has made some parkgoers uncomfortable and sometimes can lead to the waterpark walk of shame if you exceed the weight limit.

Weight Limits at Idaho Waterparks

To ride one of the innertube slides at Roaring Springs, you must weigh 250 or less to ride by yourself, or 400 or less if two people are in an innertube. This makes it tough for adults to ride together at times, as the average male adult weighs around 200 pounds in the United States. Many have had issues with jumping on a scale in front of others, making for an embarrassing situation for those who are too heavy to ride the slide. The walk back down is humiliating and heartbreaking. Are the waterparks discriminating against heavier people and should they change the rule?

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After this weekend it will be around 8 months until Roaring Springs and other waterparks in the Gem State are open again. During this time, hopefully, these parks can find a solution to not make riders weigh in front of everyone every time they want to go down a slide and hopefully find a way to accommodate heavier parkgoers. A scale to step on as you enter the park is an option, or perhaps finding a way to up the weight limit so more people can enjoy the rides. If they can come up with something new, it would make next season a better experience for many.