Matterhorn (ride)

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Swailes Bailey's Terminator Matterhorn at the Cambridge Midsummer fair.

The Matterhorn or Flying Bobs, sometimes known by alternate names such as Musik Express or Terminator, is an

travelling funfairs. Most carnivals and parks require riders to be at least 42 inches or taller.[citation needed
]

United States

Rides are commonly known as "Flying Bobs". They can typically be found at carnivals, where another common name for them is the "Himalaya," but can also exist at

. The carnival rides are typically transported on two trucks. One is for the ride itself, and the other is for the swinging cars.

All rides are essentially similar in concept, but have varying designs. Cars typically move forward and backward at varying intervals during the ride.

The

Chance-Morgan
currently manufactures a few versions, called the "Alpine Bobs" or "Thunder Bolt." Mack manufactures the Matterhorn, Feria Swing, and Petersburg Schilitenfahrt (Sleigh Ride). Another common manufacturer of the Matterhorn is Bertazzon.

It is currently unknown for what company that manufactured the other version, called "Rip Curl" in Fun Spot in Orlando, Florida.

United Kingdom

The common analog of the Matterhorn is the Music Express. The main difference between the two rides is the Music Express' use of a track, rather than axles. These versions can also be found in the United States, but have been discontinued by all manufacturers except Bertazzon.

Rides manufacturers

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ "Home". bertazzon-america.com.
  2. ^ "Chance Morgan". Archived from the original on 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2006-11-17.
  3. ^ "MackMag1".