The latest L.A. offering is not for those who are afraid of heights. Skyslide is a glass slide fixed on the outside of one of the tallest skyscrapers in the area, the US Bank Tower. The glass slide starts on the 70th floor of the high-rise structure and ends on the 69th floor, spanning 45 feet.
The slide has been made from glass, only one inch thick. However, the engineers claim that the reinforced glass can withstand earthquakes and hurricanes.
A ride down the slide costs $25 and leaves the riders moving through the air, with nothing but only an inch of glass between them and the steep 1000 feet drop to the ground.
The slide is a part of a rooftop observatory offering an unhindered 360-degree view of the city to the visitors.
An Associated Press reporter, Amanda Lee Myers revealed gushed about her experience as she slid through the Skyslide:
“As I hooked each foot into a little mat that helps riders pick up speed and avoid skidding on the glass, I felt my hands trembling. And when I scooched slowly toward the point of no return, I thought strongly about turning around.”
You can see her sliding down the Skyslide in this video:
So, anyone up for a ride?