Huss Revive Their Classic Ride ‚Condor‘

‚Condor‘, the well-loved ride from the Huss company, was very popular within the 80s and 90s. Thirty rides were sold during that time. Now the manufacturer revives its classic ride and adds it again to its active portfolio of attractions. The ride is now being offered under the name of ‘Condor 2-G’ with an improved ride design as of immediate effect. However, the basic format of the attraction, consisting of a central tower structure and four main arms, at the end of which are spar boxes carrying star shaped steel frames, attached to which are seven two-person gondolas, remains maintained. The gondolas reach a height of 26 meters during the ride while swinging out and rotating around the spar box. “We decided to reintroduce the Condor to our active portfolio of classic rides as we see a high market potential for this kind of ride,” explained Mirko J. Schulze, CEO of Huss Park Attractions GmbH. “It has a broad family appeal, is an eye-catching structure and combines both an observation and ride experience. It also has a small footprint but a high capacity which we are sure will appeal to parks of all sizes.” The first forthcoming projects will be located in China and are scheduled for 2014. One Condor 2-G, which is now equipped with safety belts, will go into operation with decorations and LED lighting effects at Beijing’s Happy Valley Park at the time of the Chinese New Year in February 2014. (eap)