Attaining Maximum Speed on a Water Slide

  1. Sit in the take-off position with hands gripping something stationary.
  2. Push off with hands as much as possible in the manner of a luge
    champion.
  3. Immediately lay down on back with hands touching sides.
  4. Lift entire midsection off plastic, so  only bottom of feet and top of
    shoulders are touching.
  5. Be prepared to come up on person in front of you.