Ripsaw (Alton Towers)
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| Ripsaw | |
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| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 15 March 1997 |
| Closing date | 8 November 2015 |
| Replaced by | Forbidden Sweep (2016 only) Funk'N'Fly (2021 – 2023) |
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| Attraction type | Top Spin |
| Manufacturer | Huss Rides |
| Model | Top Spin |
| Height restriction | 55 in (140 cm) |
| Restraint style | Over the shoulders |
Ripsaw was a Top Spin ride at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, England. It opened in 1997 and closed at the end of 2015.[1]
History
The ride opened on 15 March, 1997 alongside The Blade (originally the pirate ship), which replaced Thunder Looper - a Schwarzkopf Shuttle Loop. The theming installed on and around the ride resembles that of heavy duty machinery, with the main centerpiece of a ride being a large twist drill bit located above the riders.
However, Ripsaw was closed in the 2015 season due to the park's long-term plan. It was replaced by Forbidden Sweep, a small carnival game, for the 2016 season and then was replaced by the temporary ride, Funk ‘n’ Fly.
Ride experience
Riders sat in a 20 seat wide, two tier gondola rotated by a pair of robotic arms and allowed to freely pivot. Riders were also suspended above jets of water at one point and were lowered towards it, similar to
References
External links
- Coasterforce's review of Ripsaw
- Ripsaw's page on the official Alton Towers website
- Ripsaw information page on TowersStreet
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