Slingshot
Slingshot Information
The Slingshot™ is powered by a unique spring machine which operates by applying over 40 tons of force to specially designed extension springs.
This force is then transferred to the passenger capsule via reduction pulleys and multiple steel ropes.
Extensive engineering and research was involved in the design of the Slingshot™. Safety being a company priority with multiple redundant systems utilised, including 2 steel ropes from the spring machine to the passenger capsule.
The power of the spring machine can be varied with adjustments from a simple operating panel.
This operating panel controls a computer which senses spring tension and ensures every rider whether light or heavy receives an equal amount of thrust.
Fixed Foundation
Funtime's most popular Slingshot™ attractions are the 54 and 60 meter 2 Tower fixed foundation models. However, a 2 Tower Slingshot™ can be manufactured in a variety of configurations and tower heights.
Recently a 75 meter high tower giving a heart pounding capsule height of 110 meters (360ft) was manufactured for The Magical Midway, Orlando, Florida.
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tower Height | 36m - 72m |
| Capsule Height | 55m - 110m |
| Required Space | 20 meters x 8 meters |
| Estimated Capacity | 60 passengers/hour |
| Power Required | Maximum 80 kw |
| Operating Staff | Minimum 2 |
| Estimated Set Up Time | 1-2 weeks |
| Concrete Foundation | Required |
Technical drawing in PDF format: download
Other typical Slingshot™ configurations include:
- Minimal space Space Saver model
- Highly mobile Trailer Mounted model
- Semi-portable Water Ballast model; and the
- High capacity 3 and 4 Tower park models
Turn key theme designs are also available for the SlingShot™, these include our recent "Volcano" design where the passengers descend into a 3 metre deep hole, which can be filled with smoke, flashing lights and an audio program.