SlingShot (Cedar Fair)
SlingShot is a reverse bungee ride built by Funtime at four Cedar Fair amusement parks: Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Kings Island in Mason, Ohio; Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario. SlingShot charges an additional fee to ride.[1]
| SlingShot | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) View of an active SlingShot ride from the Gemini Midway at Cedar Point. | |
| Cedar Point | |
| Area | Gemini Midway |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | June 2014 |
| Opening date | July 2, 2014 |
| Kings Island | |
| Area | Oktoberfest |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2002 |
| Carowinds | |
| Area | Carousel Park |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2015 |
| Canada's Wonderland | |
| Area | Action Zone |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2015 |
| General statistics | |
| Manufacturer | Funtime |
| Model | Sling Shot |
| Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Vehicles | 1 |
| Riders per vehicle | 2 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
 This is a pay-per-use attraction | |
History
The ride opened at Kings Island in 2002.
The ride was announced as a part of the additions for the 2014 season at Cedar Point, along with the addition of Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles, and a renovated Gemini Midway.[2] It was built by Funtime.[3] It opened at Cedar Point on July 2, 2014 after being open to employees for a few days.[1]
Ride
Cedar Point
SlingShot is 360 feet (110 m) tall and is located on the Gemini Midway, next to the Gemini. Riders in a two-person capsule are attached to cables and a patented spring propulsion device incorporating up to 720 specially designed springs. The capsule is launched 360 feet (110 m) into the air at 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) and bounced up and down until it comes to rest at the launch point.[3] The ride is the second highest at Cedar Point, about 70 feet (21 m) shorter than Top Thrill Dragster and 50 feet (15 m) higher than Millennium Force.[2][4]
Kings Island
SlingShot is located in the Oktoberfest area and the capsule is launched 275 feet (84 m) into the air going up to 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).[5]
Carowinds
SlingShot is located in the Carousel Park area. The capsule is launched 300 feet (91 m) into the air at speeds of 60 miles per hour (97 km/h).[6]
Canada's Wonderland
SlingShot is located in the Action Zone area. The capsule is launched 295 feet (90 m) at speeds up to 100 km/h.[7]
Operations
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As of 2014, the ride currently costs $19.99 per rider. Platinum season pass holders receive a 10% discount.[1] Riders can purchase a video of themselves on their ride for $19.99.[4] The video is displayed at the ride's sales booth.
References
- Haidet, Ryan C. (July 1, 2014). "Cedar Point announces price to ride SlingShot". WKYC. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- Glaser, Susan (July 1, 2014). "Cedar Point's new SlingShot ride to debut Wednesday". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- "SlingShot". Cedar Point. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- Geftos, Tony (July 4, 2014). ""Slingshot" extreme ride now open at Cedar Point". WTVG. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- "Sling Shot". Kings Island. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- "SlingShot Thrill Ride | Carowinds".
- "Catapult Ride | SlingShot | Canada's Wonderland".
