Topple Tower

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A Topple Tower is an amusement ride produced by HUSS Maschinenfabrik. The ride was designed during the early 90's, and first went into operation in 2005.

[edit] Design and operation

The Topple Tower consists of a single 40-person circular gondala, centred around an 18 metre tower. Passengers sit in the goldala, facing outward. When the ride cycle is started, the gondala is raised towards the top of the tower, and begins to rotate at between 9 and 11 rpm. When the rotating gondala reaches the top of the tower, the tower itself begins to rock back and forth.

[edit] Appearances

• Belgium - At least one Topple Tower operates in Belgium. El Volador, located at the Bellewaerde theme park, was the first Topple Tower in the world to go into operation.
• Canada - A Topple Tower is planned for Marineland in Ontario.
• China - At least one Topple Tower operates in China.
• Denmark - At least on Topple Tower; at Djurs Sommerland
• France - At least one Topple Tower operates in France.
• United States - At least one Topple Tower operates in the U.S.A.. The Timber Tower opened in 2006 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

[edit] References

• Technical and design specifications from HUSS Maschinenfabrik's website.
• HUSS Rides press release discussing sales of the Topple Tower.