The Frisbee is a type of

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featuring a circular gondola that rotates as it swings back and forth. Riders are seated on the gondola facing inward or outward, depending on the model. On some models, the entire pendulum makes a full 360 degree swing.

Design and operation

is suspended between two support frames. Attached to the base of this pendulum is a circular

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. Riders are seated in the gondola, facing either inwards or outwards. When the ride cycle starts, the gondola begins to rotate. In addition, the pendulum arm begins to swing through an arc,

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out between 120° and 360° (full revolution). Most parks require riders to be at least tall.

Variants

UltraMax

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manufactured by Mondial which is like the HUSS Frisbee however passengers face outwards and are sitting one of the four

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on one of the six

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as the ride gets higher momentum and eventually starts going upside down. The ride is built with one arm with two supports and then the arm with the gondolas attached. It also uses the same

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as the ones used on the

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Installations

* Rotator at Emerald Park does not go full 360° anymore due to people getting sick on it.

Incidents

In May 2017, greasing material on a KMG Freak Out ride at

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was dislodged, causing a loud bang and oil to spray over people and the nearby children's roller coaster. Nobody was injured, but the ride remained closed for the rest of the day whilst park staff investigated. In July 2017, an 18-year old was killed while riding a KMG Fireball (aka Afterburner) ride that malfunctioned at the

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, sending him flying more than 50 feet in the air. Seven others were injured as well. Numerous fairs and exhibitions have either shut down or pulled the Fireball from their attractions in response to the incident. KMG stated that the malfunction was due to a corroded support beam. In June 2019, a Zamperla Discovery Revolution ride named Chaos, located at

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malfunctioned, resulting in riders being stuck upside down for several minutes. There were no injuries, and the ride reopened several days later with no subsequent incidents. In June 2024, the atmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park, got suspended upside down, trapping 28 riders for about 30 minutes.

References

External links

* Technical specifications available a
HUSS Park Attractions website

Intamin official website
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