SlingShot is a

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ride manufactured by Funtime.

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amusement parks that feature the ride include

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, and

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. An additional fee is required to ride, which is separate from park admission.

History

Slingshot at Cedar Fair park locations first opened at Kings Island in 2002. A similar installation opened at Cedar Point in 2014, along with the addition of Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles, and a renovated Gemini Midway. It was built by Funtime. It opened at Cedar Point on July 2, 2014, after being open to employees for a few days. The ride utilizes a fluctuating price structure, where the cost raises or lowers depending on the day of the week. Riders can also purchase an on-ride video recording for an additional fee.

Ride

Kings Island

SlingShot was located in the Oktoberfest (now known as Adventure Port) area and the capsule was launched into the air going up to .

Cedar Point

SlingShot is tall and is located on the Gemini Midway, next to the

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. Riders in a two-person capsule are attached to cables and a patented spring propulsion device incorporating up to 720 specially designed springs. The capsule is launched into the air at and bounced up and down until it comes to rest at the launch point. The ride is the second highest at Cedar Point, about shorter than

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and higher than

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Carowinds

SlingShot is located in the Carousel Park area. The capsule is launched into the air at speeds of .

Canada's Wonderland

SlingShot is located in the Action Zone area. The capsule is launched at speeds up to 100 km/h.

References

External links

Official ''SlingShot'' Cedar Point page

Official ''Sling Shot'' Kings Island page
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