| Ripsaw | |
|---|---|
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| Alton Towers | |
| Area | Forbidden Valley |
| Coordinates | 52°59′26″N 1°53′33″W / 52.99056°N 1.89250°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 15 March 1997 |
| Closing date | 8 November 2015 |
| Replaced by | Forbidden Sweep (2016 only) Funk'N'Fly (2021 – 2023) |
| Ride statistics | |
| 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 Rameses Revenge located in Chessington World of Adventures Resort. The ride was located in the Forbidden Valley section of the park adjacent to Nemesis. [2]
References
External links
- Coasterforce's review of Ripsaw
- Ripsaw's page on the official Alton Towers website
- Ripsaw information page on TowersStreet
