SlingShot (Cedar Fair)
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View of an active SlingShot ride from the Gemini Midway at Cedar Point.
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| Cedar Point | |
| Area | Gemini Midway |
| Opening date | July 2, 2014 |
| Kings Island | |
| Area | Oktoberfest |
| Opening date | 2002 |
| Carowinds | |
| Area | Carolina Showplace |
| Opening date | 2015 |
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| Manufacturer | Funtime |
| Model | Sling Shot |
| Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Vehicles | 1 |
| Riders per vehicle | 2 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
 This is a pay-per-use attraction |
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SlingShot is a Sling Shot ride built by Funtime at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. SlingShot is an additional charge attraction.[1]
History
The ride opened at Kings Island in 2002.[2]
The ride was announced as a part of the additions for the 2014 season at Cedar Point, along with the addition of the Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles.[3] It was built by Funtime.[4] It opened at Cedar Point on July 2, 2014 after being open to employees for a few days.[1]
Ride
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At Cedar Point, SlingShot is a 236 feet (72 m) 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 360 feet (110 m) into the air at 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) and bounced up and down until it comes to rest at the launch point.[4] The ride is the second highest at Cedar Point, about 70 feet (21 m) shorter than Top Thrill Dragster and 50 feet (15 m) higher than Millennium Force.[3][5]
At Kings Island, SlingShot is located in the Oktoberfest area and the capsule is launched 275 feet (84 m) into the air going up to 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).[6]
Operations
As of 2014, the ride costs $25 per rider. Platinum season pass holders receive a 10% discount.[1] Riders can purchase a video of themselves on their ride for $20.[5] The video is displayed at the ride's sales booth and at Cedar Point is visible from Gemini Midway.[citation needed]
References
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