Chute-the-chutes is a term that is used to describe a type of amusement park ride that involves a boat or other vehicle sliding down a steep incline and splashing into a pool of water. This type of ride is also known as a log flume or water chute. Synonyms for the term include water coaster, water slide, splashdown ride, and flume ride. Chute-the-chutes is a popular attraction at theme parks and amusement parks around the world, and each park often has its own unique variation of the ride. Regardless of the name or variation, the exhilarating experience of riding down a steep slope and into the water is sure to make a splash with park visitors.