Orbiter (ride)
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The Orbiter is a
The ride was invented by Former Showman Richard Woolls in 1976, and was manufactured by Tivoli Manufacturing.
History
The idea of the Orbiter was instigated by Richard Woolls and his Brother-in-law, Bob Nichols, as Woolls was experienced in Industrial Engineering. Showman Henry Frederick Smith invested in the blueprints and consequently became the first owner, taking delivery in 1976 of the OB-1. The ride made its debut at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent.[1] The Orbiter is made by Tivoli Manufacturing, a British company, and by their U.S representatives, Amtech.
Description
The Orbiter has a number of articulated arms radiating from a central rotating vertical
The Orbiter's arms do not always tilt at the same height (90%). Some might tilt all the way, while others tilt little. Most Orbiters consist of six arms, and have three cars for each arm with up to two people sitting in each car. There is a metal