Twister II Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) This week the staff of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Nevada have been told that construction on the newest ride for Stratosphere will begin this month. This new 'ride' will join the few across the globe with ones in New Zealand and in Asia. It is the 'sky jump' type ride with a free fall experience off the edge of the building before slowly landing on the target at the base of the tower. Staff has not been given an opening date for the new attraction yet. Check out the New Zealand Sky Jump here: http://www.skyjump.co.nz/ TPR Jumps! Edited April 15, 2010 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Looks interesting if it is indeed true. The only question I have is how are people supposed to get back up to the top of the tower? Once they are back down at ground level do they have to stay, or can they take the obnoxiously long walk back down the elevators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 No. Just ... No. I'd prefer not to have a heart attack, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Please be open by September. Please be open by September. It's a long shot, but I can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Dude, I'd freaking love to do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 No. Just ... No. I'd prefer not to have a heart attack, thank you very much. I'm with you kid. I'm staying away from that. Although I have to admit it does look cool. I just don't think its for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montupoopc Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I. Would. Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroworldfan1 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hell yes! -Tatum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber.Fiber Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Although it looks like fun, the people below would have to watch out as I would be Crapping my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Oh please be open by the end of the month!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I will so do that! As soon as it opens Las Vegas here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I've seen one of those few years ago at the Macau Tower in Macau, China. Looks cool to watch, but not something I'd try thanks to my fear of heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartnz Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Awesome. The one in Auckland is freaking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 That would be so sweet! As long as it is open by november I will be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmrules! Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 No way I will do that!!! That is one thing I will not do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepills Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I think I'd probably do the skywalk thing, if they were going to have one (which I guess they aren't). Might not try the sky jump thing though if I was there, I'm too paranoid about the safety of that sort of thing. I don't trust other humans enough to strap me in properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This looks like it's going to be freakin' sweet. Still hoping they put in a 900 foot skycoaster someday, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazekiddd Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I really hope that is open by the West Coast Trip! I'll assume it won't be, but if it is, I can cancel the sky diving jump I have planned for the Vegas add on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I would be crapping my pants if I rode that... It reminds me of a vertical zipline. I'm terrified of heights so I probably wouldn't ride it. Looks pretty fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satchboogie3 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 When ever I finally get enough money saved up, Vegas is sooo the place I'll be. Loads of tourists dumping money at poker tables, 24 hour craziness, coasters, and now THIS! If only I had money right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This is AMAZING! I can not wait to go and try it out!!! ~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 In my head, I'm split as to whether I would do this. However, if I actually had the chance to in real life, I probably would end up refusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 So you freefall while attached to a cable, but how will you slow down when you get to the base of the tower? Will there be a catch net or something? I'd do it, but it probably be very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveRides Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 This sounds like it'll be worth driving out to Vegas for. I've always thought they needed something that would drop you off the tower, although I do wish it was the original coaster design instead. I'll take what I can get though. It should be an incredible experience... hopefully it really gets made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Looks like a modified version of a SCAD tower. Exactly how big is this? It can't be the whole tower, can it? That's a seriously huge freefall. I don't know if I could make myself do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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