Hurakan Condor
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Hurakan Condor is a 'giant drop' ride located in PortAventura, Spain. It was manufactured by Intamin AG and consists of 5 cars around a centre tube. Hurakan Condor is 100 metres high. Riders are four abreast and accended to 289ft by a coupler. They ride climbs the 289ft tall tower, showing off a view of Salou that cant be beaten. then at the top the ride, the car slowly tilts foward as it climbs the last few feet. As the camera flash goes off, the coupler detatches, letting riders freefall around 270ft. The car then slowly drops back into the station. The ride and ques are intensively themed around a Mexican background because its in the Mexico area of the park. Depending on which side of the tower the rider boards the ride experience differs greatly. Riders can either sit regularly, sit in tilting seats or ride standing, but without a floor.
[edit] Safety and track record
The ride has a very good track record and safety is a priority like any other Amusement ride. This type of ride is one of the safest in the world.
