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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

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