Kowabunga Racer Is Now Open At Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park

July 11, 2015 - PRLog -- Kowabunga Racer is a 4-lane water slide racer designed by ProSlide Technology, Inc. From almost five stories high, riders hit the starting line on a speed mat and race head first down the watery, wild racecourse. According to ProSlide’s website, “Guests speed through the dark in braided, twisting tunnels before shooting into the open, multi-bump racing lanes.”

Kowabunga Racer is the largest single investment in a new ride since 2008. Big Kahuna’s General Manager, Bob Cordier, comments, “Big Kahuna’s is proud to have been an important partner in the Destin community for many years. With the addition of the Kowabunga Racer and our plans for future expansions, we look forward to many more years of supporting growth in our area.”

Big Kahuna’s was acquired by Apex Parks Group in September 2014 and will benefit from the company’s ongoing efforts to improve guest experience. CEO Al Weber explains, “This investment in Big Kahuna’s is indicative of the commitment of Apex to keep all our parks fresh and new giving guests more reasons to visit our parks”

The public and media are invited to the Grand Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, July 15, with a ribbon cutting by the Destin Chamber of Commerce. In addition, local dignitaries and politicians will compete in the first “Kowabunga 500” race. Big Kahuna’s is donating up to $2000 to charities designated by the race winners. Confirmed racers include Florida State Representative Matt Gaetz, Mayor Mel Ponder of Destin, Mayor Mike Anderson of Fort Walton Beach, FWB City Manager Michael Beedie, Destin City Manager Greg Kisela, and more. The celebration begins at 10:30am and park admission is required to watch the “Kowabunga 500.”