The scariest rides in the world

Adrenaline lovers should definitely check out this compilation, in which we will tell you about the ten most impressive rides. With the help of these impressive structures, you can get an unreal adrenaline rush and get an unforgettable experience.

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Giant Canyon at Glenwood Caverns Amusement Park

1. This "adrenaline unit" is located on the slope of a cliff at an altitude of 400 meters above the Colorado River.

The swing can accommodate four passengers, swinging them 112 degrees above the horizon at a speed of 80 km per hour. Once at the highest point, extreme people can look at the almost endless cliff that opens up below them.

The creator of the swing, Steve Beckley, tried to ride the attraction only once, but was so scared that he did not dare to try again. However, as Beckley admitted, he gets considerable pleasure from watching people's faces and hearing their heart-rending cries during the 60-second trip.

2. The original version of the attraction was, according to the creator, not extreme enough, and did not send passengers far enough into empty space.

3. Therefore, in 2011, he decided to install a longer pneumatic machine, thanks to which visitors have the opportunity to experience the whole range of emotions from strong excitement to horror.

Before swinging, everyone must sign a disclaimer stating that "such activity may result in falls, injury and death." Children and teenagers under 18 years of age are admitted only upon presentation of a signed document by their parents or guardians.

Attractions at the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas

4. Attraction Insanity

Attraction Insanity (from English - "Madness") is located on top of the 9th tallest building in the United States and the highest in Las Vegas - the Stratosphere Las Vegas hotel ("Las Vegas Stratosphere").

It is a remote centrifuge carousel with huge mechanical claws that suspends you at a height of 274 meters above the ground. The carousel extends 19.5 meters from the northern edge of the tower, spinning tourists at a 70-degree angle at a speed of 60 km per hour.

5. Big Shot Attraction

Another insane Big Shot attraction at the Stratosphere Hotel is the highest in the world in terms of total height above ground level. The attraction is a catapult that accelerates visitors at a speed of 72 km per hour for 329 meters, and then makes a free fall down.

6. X Scream Attraction

This attraction is a trailer located on the edge of the roof of the hotel, which accelerates and goes beyond the rails 8 meters from the edge of the tower.

The Smiler at Alton Towers, UK

7. The creators of The Smiler attraction at the Alton Towers amusement park designed it together with psychologists in order to increase the fear factor. Now the attraction holds the record for the largest number of turns in the world, namely 14.

In addition, during a trip at speeds up to 85 km per hour, various psychological effects await visitors, including optical illusions, such as blinding light and looming syringes, which, according to the creators, will “blur the line between illusion and reality.”

Rollercoaster Superman: Escape from Krypton, California, USA

8. The ride, called Superman: Escape from Krypton, is located at Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in Valencia, California. It accelerates passengers at a speed of 160 km per hour to the height of a 41-story tower, and then plunges back to 126 meters, face down.

Thunder Dolphin ride in Tokyo Dome City, Japan

9. Thunder Dolphin is located in Tokyo Dome City and is the 6th tallest continuous roller coaster in the world. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that during the trip, it passes through the concrete ring in the building and also through the world's first centerless ferris wheel.

Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland, Japan

10. The Takabisha attraction at the famous Japanese amusement park Fuji-Q Highland entered the Guinness Book of Records as the attraction with the steepest descent angle of 121 degrees. Having rolled through 7 loops, passengers fall at a speed of 100 km per hour 43 meters down.

Colossus ride at Thorpe Amusement Park, UK

11. This rollercoaster monster is one of the most twisty in the world, boasting 10 turns including double helix, cobra curl and more. The length of the attraction is 850 meters, and the speed reaches 77 km per hour.