Germany: Zierer Launches New “Ellipse Flyer“ Ride Concept
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On the basis of its “Suspended Flying Carpet“, ride manufacturer Zierer, based in Deggendorf, Bavaria, has launched its new “Ellipse Flyer“ attraction concept. A ride that does not have a long row of seats, but four suspended gondolas from four cantilevers, each of which seats up to eight passengers for a total capacity of 32 persons per ride. In addition to the elliptic rotation initiated by the two main arms, the gondolas, which are equipped with ergonomical soft seats, rotate individually horizontally, which is intended to create an increased feeling of zero gravity. At a height of 10 metres, the gondola arms can be stopped to give riders a 360-degree-view as the four gondolas continue to rotate.
“The Ellipse Flyer, according to our objectives, shall enrich the worldwide landscape of amusement parks by furnishing an exciting new innovation to their attractions”, says Zierer managing director Martin Weichselgartner. “And for those who were thrilled by our other rides, as with the Star Shape, they will be excited about our Ellipse Flyer, too. A ride on the Ellipse Flyer will be a turbulent experience in its literal sense”, he adds. (eap)
