Super shot (ride)

Super Shot (also known as Freefall or Cannonball) is a type of drop tower amusement ride made. There are 12 seats per car. The ride ascends the tower by cable with passengers facing outwards from the ride. After the car reaches the top, it drops rapidly. As the car reaches the bottom of the tower, it slows through magnetic or air powered brakes.[1]

Accidents

In 2016, a 47-year-old female was injured while riding the Super Shot in Frederick County, Virginia. Her seat had been improperly installed and became detached from the ride, causing her to fall 40 feet.[2]

Carnivals that have the Super Shot

This ride can be found at carnival companies listed below.

  • Skelly's Amusements
  • Crabtree Amusements
  • NAME (Formerly Astro Amusements)
  • Fantasy Amusements
  • Windy City Amusements
  • West Coast Amusements
  • World's Finest Shows
  • Thomas Carnival Company
  • Beauce Carnaval
  • Inner's Shows
  • Luna Park Sydney
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References
  1. "The Super Shot". Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. "Investigation reveals cause of Frederick County Fair incident". Retrieved 12 July 2013.


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