SlingShot (Cedar Fair)


SlingShot is a reverse bungee ride built by Funtime at four Cedar Fair amusement parks: Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Kings Island in Mason, Ohio; Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario. SlingShot charges an additional fee to ride.

History

The ride opened at Kings Island in 2002.
The ride was announced as a part of the additions for the 2014 season at Cedar Point, 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.

Ride

Cedar Point

SlingShot is tall and is located on the Gemini Midway, next to the Gemini. 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 Top Thrill Dragster and higher than Millennium Force.

Kings Island

SlingShot is located in the Oktoberfest area and the capsule is launched into the air going up to.

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.

Operations

As of 2014, the ride currently costs $19.99 per rider. Platinum season pass holders receive a 10% discount. Riders can purchase a video of themselves on their ride for $19.99. The video is displayed at the ride's sales booth.