Ripsaw (Alton Towers)
Ripsaw was a Top Spin ride at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire, England. It opened in 1997 and closed at the end of 2015.
| Ripsaw | |
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| Alton Towers | |
| Area | Forbidden Valley |
| Coordinates | 52°59′26″N 1°53′33″W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 15 March 1997 |
| Closing date | 8 November 2015 |
| Replaced by | Forbidden Sweep |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Top Spin |
| Manufacturer | Huss Rides |
| Model | Top Spin |
| Height restriction | 55 in (140 cm) |
| Restraint style | Over the shoulders |
History
The ride opened on 15 March 1997 alongside The Blade (originally the pirate ship), which replaced Thunder Looper - a Schwartzkopf Shuttle Loop. The ride was manufactured by HUSS, a German amusement ride manufacturer. It was closed on 8 November 2015 after the 2015 season had ended, and was removed from the park during the closed season. It was replaced by Forbidden Sweep, a small carnival game, for the 2016 season.
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 Rameses Revenge located in Chessington World of Adventures Resort. The ride was located in the Forbidden Valley section of the park adjacent to Nemesis. [1]