Reef Diver
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| General statistics |
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| Attraction type |
Enterprise |
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| Manufacturer |
Huss Rides |
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| Theme |
Ocean |
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| Height |
18.3 m (60 ft) |
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| Speed |
60 km/h (37 mph) |
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| G-force |
3 |
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| Capacity |
500 riders per hour |
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| Vehicles |
20 |
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| Riders per vehicle |
2 |
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| Previous name |
Enterprise |
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| Maximum angle |
87° |
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Reef Diver was an Enterprise amusement ride in the Ocean Parade section of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Australia.[1][2]
History
Reef Diver opened in the County Fair section of Dreamworld in 1983. At that time it operated under the name Enterprise.[1][3][4] In 2000, the actual ride was replaced with an identical one.[1] In 2002, Ocean Parade was expanded to encompass the remaining rides in County Fair. The processed involved the renaming and retheming of the ride to Reef Diver.[1][5][6] On 28 April 2014, Reef Diver closed and was subsequently removed.[1]
Ride
The Reef Diver is an Enterprise ride.[1] Two riders sit inline in each of 20 gondolas arranged in a 18.3-metre (60 ft) circle.[1][7] The ride spins clockwise at speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour (37 mph),[1] dispelling a slight amount of centrifugal force.[7] A hydraulically powered arm underneath the ride then raises and tilts the frame so that the ride is rotating at 87° from the horizontal, transforming the ride from a horizontal experience to a nearly vertical one.[7] The Reef Diver features no safety restraints as the centrifugal force applied to the riders is sufficient to keep them pinned in their seats.[7][8] Riders can experience up to 3 times the force of gravity during the ride.[1]
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