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Booster is a type of amusement ride based on a pendulum. It is notable for its height and its resulting visual impact. Examples of the Booster operate at amusement parks and travelling fairs around the world.
Design
The Booster consists of a vertical arm attached at its pivot point to the base of the ride. One or two gondolas are attached at either end, typically seating four riders each. Each gondola also spins vertically. When the arm is vertically orientated, riders unload and load one gondola while the other is at its maximum height. When operating, both the arm and the gondolas spin, flipping riders head over heels several times.
A travelling model can be assembled by three people in six hours and can fit into a single 13.7 metre trailer.[1]
The Chaos Pendle product from Funtime develops on the Booster by adding a second arm connected to the first. This introduces a more complex and varied ride.
Examples
| Name | Manufacturer | Height | Capacity per Cycle | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booster | Fabbri | 20-75m | 8, 16, or 24 riders | 75m version has never been produced |
| Vomatron | Funtime | 40-60m | 4, 8, 16 or 32 riders | Also available with seats that can rotate and flip[2] |
| SkyScraper | Gravity Works | 49m | 4, 8, or 16 riders | |
| Speed | KMG | 35.8m | 8 riders | |
| Speed 16 | KMG | 45m[3] | 16 riders | First example of this will open in 2024[4] |
| Speed 32 | KMG | 65m | 32 riders | |
| Turbo Force | Zamperla | 37m | 8 riders | |
| Turbine | Mondial | 62m | 20 riders | Seats contain an extra axis of controlled rotation around the arm similar to a Capriolo 10 P |
See also
- List of Booster rides on this wiki
References
- ↑ "Booster travelling model technical specifications". Fabbri.
- ↑ "Booster Unhinged | rideentertainment.com". Ride Entertainment.
- ↑ "Speed 16 - KMG ride". KMG Europe BV.
- ↑ "New for 2024: Speed-16!". Facebook. April 15, 2022.