WhiteWater West Industries, the waterpark design, engineering and manufacturing firm, has expanded of its line of SilkTek translucent fiberglass components - found on its AquaTube and Poolsider waterslides.

The see-through fiberglass technology is the result of more than 10 years of inhouse research and development.

Unlike traditional fiberglass molding, LRTM (Light Resin Transfer Molding) is a precision-engineered process. It allows for greater control over laying the fiberglass and injecting the resin, offering a better strength-to-thickness ratio, a smooth finish on both sides, and greater transparency in the finished product.

WhiteWater West CEO Geoff Chutter said: "Before translucent technology, enclosed waterslides were dark, almost industrial looking.

"See-through fiberglass lets in more light and creates beautiful prismatic effects, while also putting on a great show for both people waiting in line and spectators."

WhiteWater's translucent fiberglass is now available in blue, red, green, dark green, orange and yellow.