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| The roller coaster when it was called Wild Cat | |||||||||
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| Manufacturer | SDC | ||||||||
| Product | Galaxi (small) | ||||||||
| Type | Steel | ||||||||
| Riders per train | 8 | ||||||||
| Propulsion | Chain lift hill | ||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||
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RipTide is a travelling steel roller coaster built by Italian manufacturer SDC currently owned by US carnival operator Deggeller Attractions.
History
The ride was previously owned by EK Fernandez Shows from 2004 or earlier. It was painted red and was called Wild Cat. At some point from 2009 to 2011, it was purchased by Deggeller Attractions who painted it blue and renamed it RipTide.
Design
Trains
2 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows, for a total of 8 riders per train.
Incident
On July 3, 2011 a train stalled, reportedly due to a rider's hat falling off and becoming stuck in the wheels. A second train crashed into the back of the stalled train. Six people were taken to hospital as a result. Three lawsuits were launched by riders against Deggeller Attractions, who claimed the guest was not allowed to take the hat on board.[1]