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Twist (ride)
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Amusement ride
Amusement rides are large mechanical devices that move people to create enjoyment. They are frequently found at amusement parks, traveling carnivals, and funfairs.-Notable types:*Afterburner*Ali Baba*Balloon Race*Booster...
in which suspended riders spinning in cars experience the illusion that they will crash into other suspended, spinning cars. Riders are seated in small carriages clustered together and connected by beams at the top to a central point. The clustered vehicles are spun in one direction, while the ride as a whole spins in the opposite direction.
The minimum height requirement is 36 inches; anyone under 48 inches tall must ride with a responsible person.
In Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
there are two versions of the ride one being The Sizzler, which always has a more menacing demeanor, while the Cha Cha looks to be more for the kids, while actually the Cha Cha goes much faster than The Sizzler, both rides have the same function, the paint jobs and the cart shapes distinguish the two.
Grasscutter Twist
A grasscutter twist has a basic frame shape and no platform. This type of twist is extremely popular in the USA, where it is known as the Scrambler.- Scrambler—These rides usually have a circular structure near the top of the ride. There are vertical bars that go around the top along with lights on them. For the most part, these rides are made by the Eli Bridge Company.
- Wisdom's Sizzler—This ride does not have a platform, but it still has thick arms. The top of the ride has 3 twisted metal structures. There are also lights all over the ride including the cars. This ride goes much faster than the Scrambler or the Wisdom's Super Sizzler. These are popular in the US, but are no longer made by Wisdom.
Sizzler Twist
A Sizzler twist are twists which have thicker arms and a platform. It was when these type started being manufactured, the manufacturers concentrated on the ride aesthetics.
- Bennett & Pollards—These rides have a smaller circumference from the center of the ride to the seats. They are similar to Scrambler-type rides because they also have cylinder structures on top of the ride.
- PWS Sizzler, Sonacase Twister, & Twist—These rides each have a platform, but they do not have objects near the top of the ride such such as a cylinder structure. There are lights all around the center structure of the ride. Thus, these rides look similar.
- Wisdom's Family Sizzler—this ride has thick arms and a platform, along with a central structure with dazzling lights. It has wheels to guide the three pods along underneath, and is quite fast when compared to a "Grasscutter Twist." They are found mostly at indoor fun centers and are the only type of Sizzler being made by Wisdom.
- Wisdom's Super Sizzler—This ride has a platform, and it looks similar to the Sizzler. Another difference is that it goes backwards, and this ride also has a backdrop with some colorful art. Wisdom has recently stopped making this type of Twist ride.
Appearances
- Scrambler - Kings IslandKings IslandKings Island is a amusement park located northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. Opened in 1972 by Taft Broadcasting Company and now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Kings Island is the most visited seasonal amusement park in the U.S...
(1972-present) originally operated at Coney Island, Cincinnati, OhioConey Island, Cincinnati, OhioConey Island is a small amusement park and waterpark located in the California neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio and Anderson Township, on the banks of the Ohio River east of Downtown Cincinnati...
(1957-1971) - Scrambler - Bay Beach Amusement ParkBay Beach Amusement ParkBay Beach is a municipal amusement park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The park is situated near the mouth of the Fox River as it flows into Green Bay, on the east bank. It features rides, concessions, and a roller coaster. The park's history dates to the 1890s, when entrepreneur Mitchell Nejedlo...
(Still here to date) - Scrambler - Dorney Park & Wildwater KingdomDorney Park & Wildwater KingdomDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is an American amusement and water park located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The park features nine roller coasters, other adult and children's rides, and a waterpark, Wildwater Kingdom....
(Still here to date) - Scrambler - Idlewild and Soakzone (Still here to date)
- Scrambler - HersheyparkHersheyparkHersheypark is an amusement park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, near the Hershey Chocolate Factory.Hersheypark was opened on April 24, 1907 as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company, an American confectionery company. Later, the company decided to open the park to the...
(Still here to date) - Scrambler - Darien Lake (1999-present)
- Sizzler - Martin's Fantasy IslandMartin's Fantasy IslandMartin's Fantasy Island is an amusement park located in Grand Island, New York.- History :Fantasy Island opened in 1961 and went bankrupt in 1982. It was acquired out of bankruptcy by Charles Wood, the original owner of Storytown USA. He sold the park to International Broadcasting Corporation in...
(1994-2010) - Twister - Fantasy Island, UK (Still Here)
- Twist - Skeggness Pleasure Beach, UK (Still Here)
- Twister - Bridlington Coast, UK (Still Here)
- Sizzler- Mount Horeb Summer Frolic (Still Here)
- Scrambler- Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Or(Still here)
External links
- All the Fun of the Fair Twists A database of traveling twists in the UK with pictures.
- Twist History At the National Fairground Archive
- Twist Information Amusement Ride Extravaganza
Ride manufacturer sites