Most parks need one ride that makes the queue long and the photographs better. That is what thrill rides for amusement parks are for, and choosing between them is mostly a question of land, power and who you want to attract.
DINIS builds three thrill rides with very different characters. Here is the honest comparison.
Thrill rides for amusement parks: the three models
| Model | Riders | Land | Power | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 seat giant pendulum | 25 per cycle | 20 x 18.5 m plus a 28 m safety envelope | 80 kW | US$125,000 |
| 42 m flying sky | 32 per cycle | 22.7 m dynamic sweep | 45 kW lift + 4 x 7.5 kW rotation | US$185,800 |
| Flying turntable | 24 per cycle | 12 x 15 m | 85 kW | US$166,000 |
The giant pendulum: the queue emptier
Twenty-five riders per cycle, a swing angle up to 100 degrees and a 14.9 m operating height. This is the ride that keeps a park busy on a Saturday, because it loads fast and unloads fast.
The one number buyers must check first is the safety envelope: 28 x 18.5 x 18 m. That is larger than the machine itself, and it decides where the ride can stand. Details are on the giant pendulum page.
The flying sky: the view seller
The 42 m flying sky lifts 32 riders to a 29.5 m operating height and rotates them at 10 r/min. It sells twice: as a thrill in the afternoon and as a view after dark when the lights come on.
The dynamic sweep is 22.7 m when the chairs swing out, so plan the safety envelope on the running figure rather than the parked one. See the flying sky page.
The flying turntable: the one that fits
Twenty-four riders on a rotating and lifting platform, on a 12 x 15 m footprint, shipped in a single container. It is the smallest commitment of the three and the easiest to place in the middle of a park.
Full details are on the flying turntable page.
How to choose between them
- You need throughput and you have the space: the giant pendulum.
- You have height approval and an evening audience: the flying sky.
- You have a compact plot and a modest budget: the flying turntable.
All three are listed together on the thrill rides category page.
Questions buyers ask about thrill rides
Which one is easiest to operate?
The flying turntable and the flying sky need two to three staff. The pendulum needs a slightly longer check routine because of the swing drive.
Can two thrill rides share the same area?
Yes, if the safety envelopes are planned together. Send us the plot and we will confirm the positions.
Do thrill rides need a bigger power supply?
80 to 85 kW is normal for parks, but a park with several large rides should have the total load checked professionally.
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