Skycoaster (Kennywood)

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Skycoaster

Kennywood
Location	West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates	40°23′15″N 79°51′47″W / 40.387509°N 79.863106°W / 40.387509; -79.863106
Status	Standing but not operating
Operated	April 23, 1994 to 2020 or earlier
Cost	$300,000

Statistics

Manufacturer

Sky Fun 1 Inc.

Product

Skycoaster

Capacity

1-3 people

Height

180 feet

Speed

75 mph

Skycoaster is a Skycoaster built by Sky Fun 1 Inc. currently standing but not operating at Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA. At 180 feet high, it is one of the park's tallest attractions.

History

Park management purchased Skycoaster after seeing the product advertised in November 1993 at the IAAPA Expo.^[1]

Skycoaster opened to the general public in April 23, 1994. Upon opening, it was not only the first permanent installation of a Skycoaster at an amusement park, but also the first one to go over 180 feet.^[2]

The ride last operated in 2020 or earlier. It has remained standing but not operating since.

References

↑ Jacques, Charles Jr. More Kennywood Memories. Amusement Park Journal. p. 142. ISBN 0-9614392-4-6.
↑ Rubinkowski, Leslie (1994-04-23). "Taking a fall at Kennywood". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 30. Retrieved 2021-11-24.