Drop tower (ride)
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A drop tower is a type of amusement ride, based around a central structure or tower. With most drop towers, the gondala is lifted to the top of a large vertical structure, before being released and falling towards the ground. Brakes activate to slow the ride prior to reaching the ground. Some designs expand on this concept, with some designs promoting rotating gondalas or that riders be 'bounced' several times before coming to a rest.
Drop towers vary in height, passenger capacity, lift type, and brake type. Many are custom made, although there are some mass-produced designs, which are listed below.
The drop tower ride type should not be confused with the observation tower ride type.
- See also: Freefall (ride)
[edit] Examples
Mass-produced tower rides include;
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