A typical Skycoaster's entire structure, including the lifting towers and the main archThe A-frame tower of the world's tallest SkyCoaster in Kissimmee, Florida
Skycoaster is the name of a free-fall and flight-simulating amusement park attraction produced and managed by Skycoaster Company, LLC..[1] On the Skycoaster, riders in groups of 1 to 3 are harnessed in specialized Flight Suits (in a face-down, prone position), and are winched to the top of a launch tower; the riders then pull a ripcord to engage their “flight”, upon which they swing several times from a cable tether, back and forth, until finally brought to a rest.[2] The attraction is often compared to a combination of skydiving, bungee jumping, and hang gliding.[3]
There are currently over 80 Skycoasters in operation all around the world, ranging in heights from 100–300 feet (30.5–91.4 m).[4][5] The ride can be found on every continent but Antarctica.[6] Most locations operate as upcharge attractions with an additional fare charged to riders who have already paid general admission to the park.
Many installations use a variation of the Skycoaster model name, whereas others use a custom name like Dare Devil Dive (found at several Six Flags parks) or Xtreme Skyflyer (found at several Cedar Fair parks).
^"Skycoaster®". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
^"The Experience". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
^Rose, Mindy (24 May 1995). "Lagoon amuses patrons with 'Skycoaster' ride". The Signpost. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
^"Famous Skycoasters". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
^"Skycoaster® Heads to Mexico". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
^"Skycoaster® Soars". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
Skycoaster is the name of a free-fall and flight-simulating amusement park attraction produced and managed by Skycoaster Company, LLC.. On the Skycoaster...
many different park groups, including Six Flags, Cedar Fair and OCT. SkyCoaster® has over 75 locations worldwide and was operated as a wholly owned division...
million was spent on two new roller coasters, the world's second tallest Skycoaster (second only to their Kissimmee location), and numerous other attractions...
park Great Escape – Skycoaster installation Six Flags America – Skycoaster installation Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Skycoaster installation S&S Free...
bridge was renovated with new cable anchors, suspension rods and paint. A Skycoaster attraction was added in 2003, with riders being swung out over the edge...
Adventures Inc. After doing operations with the original Skycoaster in 1993, installed permanent Skycoasters in Dallas, next to the Malibu Speed Zone sit at I-35...
Xtreme Skyflyer (known as RipCord at Carowinds ) is a Skycoaster at several Cedar Fair parks. The Carowinds and Kings Island models opened in 1995, while...
tower is a standard S&S Power Space Shot. Opened in 1998. The SkyCoaster - Skycoaster. an attraction designed to replicate the feeling of skydiving....
Harold's Horrendously Humorous Haunted Hideaway rethemed to Old Mill 1994: Skycoaster and Bayern Kurve open, Rotor moved to Lake Compounce 1995: Lost Kennywood...
admission charge; these are called "up-charge attractions" and can include Skycoasters or go-kart tracks, or games of skill where prizes are won. All Warner...
attractions. The first upcharge attraction is the Sydney SkyCoaster, the world's largest double Skycoaster. Riders are raised to a height of 251 feet (77 m)...
several US locations. In 1992, William Kitchen and Ken Bird invented the SkyCoaster. Kitchen founded Sky Fun I Inc. that same year to sell the product to...
"Xtreme Skyflyer". Kings Island. Retrieved October 31, 2012. "SkyCoaster". SkyCoaster. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved November...
amphitheater for children's shows. On June 30 of the same year, a skycoaster ride called Skycoaster opened in the Wayne's World section. Drop Zone: Stunt Tower...
coasters, three wet and dry facilities, a cablecar, and a bungee jumping "Skycoaster." Superland opened to the public in 1991 and is one of the main amusement...
Swing Pendulum ride 1884 Shoot the Chute Water ride 2003 Sky Swatter 1992 Skycoaster 1965 Skydiver 1963 Skywheel The Skywheel is a ride that is essentially...
Frontier Fling 1996 Ride Entertainment Group A 152 feet (46 m) dual arch Skycoaster model. Operated as Ripcord in Challenge Park from 1996 to 2016. This is...
The planning documents revealed that the ride would replace the park's Skycoaster, "Taz's Dare Devil Dive" as well as the former spot of "Catapult". However...
three parks. Premier dove right into changes and additions. In 1995, Skycoaster opened located over Fun Lake. In 1996, Adventure Land was replaced by...
opened Road Runner Express, a wild mouse coaster, in 2000, and opened Skycoaster one year later. The Twisted Sisters roller coaster was renamed to Twisted...
SkyScreamer, opened on September 2, 1996. It was a 250-foot-tall (76 m) skycoaster. Riders were strapped into harnesses and lifted up a 220-foot (67 m) launch...
Global Information
