I'm building a slide, but I can't find any information on what angles are safe yet fun.
What's the appropriate range of angles for a slide?
What’s the appropriate range for the angle of a slide
safety
Related Topic
- Using a Light Bulb Socket Switch to Control a Buzzer
- Doors – Why is a steel security door safe if they can break the glass, slide their hand in, and unlock the door
- Safety equipment for a pressure washer
- Safe, sensible to turn off BRANCH circuit breaker for range, every day when house is empty
- Electrical – Grounding nightmare
- Safety – Best Gloves for Protection When Using an Angle Grinder
Best Answer
Per the Michigan State Handbook for Public Playground Safety:
It is recommended that the average incline of a slide chute be no more than 30 degrees. This can be measured by determining that the height to length ratio (as shown in Figure 18) does not exceed 0.577. No span on the slide chute should have a slope greater than 50 degrees.
There is some other really good information in that booklet as well regarding the design of a slide.