Power Surge (ride)
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Power Surge is a high-impact thrill ride designed by Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla. The Power Surge was first operated in 1999, and is produced in both trailer-mounted and park versions. Zamperla recommends that riders be 48 inches (122 cm) or taller; however, 52 inches (132 cm) is more common. The ride's speed is 4 rotations per minute but can reach 12 RPM near the center. The ride can accommodate a maximum of 24 people.
The Power Surge can be found in amusement parks across five continents. The ride is also prevalent in fairs. The park version is fixed at one location, while the trailer version can be moved to different places using a trailer.
Trailer model
Six fixed arms are connected in an asterisk pattern, with two sets of two seats attached at right angles to the arms. The arm assembly is connected to a main arm. Twenty-four riders at a time can be loaded onto the ride. Riders are restrained by an over-the-shoulder harness, with their legs dangling free for excitement.[1]
When this ride is activated, multiple movements occur. The arm assembly rotates, the main arm is raised from the stationary position to an angle of approximately seventy degrees from the horizontal. Once this height is reached, the main arm is capable of rotating, with the combined rotations of both sections causing the seat sets to swing and rotate around the point of attachment. The rotating components can move in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, and the different movements can be activated in isolation of each other.
The Power Surge also has a trailer model used at fairs and other temporary events. This version is collapsible and includes an axle which attaches to a trailer and allows for transportation to multiple locations.
