Create a Water Brake System with Splashdown Scoops

Installing Splashdown Scoops

Splashdown scoops provide realistic water-based braking:

1. Craft or obtain splashdown scoops

2. Mount them to the bottom of your coaster carts

3. Position your track section to pass through water (submerge the rails partially or fully)

How Water Braking Works

When a cart with a mounted scoop travels through water:

• The scoop creates visible water spray as it moves
• The cart experiences physical drag and slows down smoothly
• The braking force is proportional to the cart's speed

Design Tips

• Create a dedicated splashdown zone at the end of your ride or between launches
• Combine water braking with Linear Motor Controllers set to "Stop" mode for precision final halts
• Use multiple water sections for gradual speed reduction on long descents
• Splashdown works in both single-player and multiplayer, making it ideal for shared server rides