Skyslide Airlifted to Downtown Los Angeles Skyscraper
A helicopter on Saturday brought the Skyslide to the 69th floor of the downtown U.S. Bank Tower. At 72 stories, it is the tallest building west of the Mississippi.
When it opens on June 25, the transparent, 45-foot-long slide will carry visitors from floors 70 to 69 as they peer down through 1 ¼-inch-thick glass.
“The Skyslide boasts a safe, thrilling experience unlike any other in the world,” said a statement from Lucy Rumantir, head of U.S. operations for building owner OUE Limited of Singapore. “Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to transform their view of Los Angeles as they glide down, gazing at unparalleled views of the city.”
Skyslide is part of a $50 million renovation that will also put an open-air observation deck and bar on the tower’s top floors. The slide ends at the observation deck.
