New Family Rides
New Family Rides
I was wondering about the family ride market, and what family rides have proven to be popular over east and internationally? and has anyone heard any news of new 'unique' family rides being manufactured?
Also, I am aware of the IAAPA Expo's where they showcase these rides, has anyone been to these expo's and are they worth going to?
Cheers
mmk
Also, I am aware of the IAAPA Expo's where they showcase these rides, has anyone been to these expo's and are they worth going to?
Cheers
mmk
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The Rock'n'tug sure is popular; you can't get near it when it's at the capital shows for all the kids queuing to ride it.
As for the Crazy Rider, it's sort of cool but I think the fact it flips upsidedown sort of scares some people, perhaps not the best attraction for young kids. On the other hand, it's a gentle entry into the inverted rides market for kids wishing to take the next step; a ride like Crazy Rider would've been great for me when I was hesitant to do the inverted attractions in the past.
As for the Crazy Rider, it's sort of cool but I think the fact it flips upsidedown sort of scares some people, perhaps not the best attraction for young kids. On the other hand, it's a gentle entry into the inverted rides market for kids wishing to take the next step; a ride like Crazy Rider would've been great for me when I was hesitant to do the inverted attractions in the past.
Ben, I have watched crazy rider for awhile, I did not see it going upside down, correct me anyone if I am wrong, but I am sure that it does not go upside down, it is a cute ride, but it does not fit enough people on it, to make it viable, imo, (only fits 4 per ride) it was rather funny to watch the kids and parents peddling there hearts out to make it do a rotation. (very sick sense of humour)lol
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So Topgunner, please enlighten me, do you have to peddle to give crazy rider momentum to actually go over the top, is there a motor?(is that stupid) or is it just man made power? Maybe Lew has actually hit on something here that does not need power (though my gut tells me this is wrong) very clever if it dos'nt you could set the ride up anywhere, a green ride. lol
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Thanks TopGunner14, I may be thinking of some other ride. Tornado does look fun for a family especially with the seating arrangement. I'd personally love to see a Chance Wipeout. I rode the UFO a couple weeks ago (a Chance Trabant, almost identical) and it was a great family ride with a heap of air time too.
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