The Ride Entertainment Group has introduced AirSurfer, the world's first standing zipline that can navigate turns and climb hills.

US-based Ride Entertainment, which also owns the Skycoaster fly-by-wire thrill ride, will manufacture the attraction using experienced amusement industry engineers and fabricators.  

"We are very excited about this technology," said the company's Adam Sandy. "It offers a ride experience like nothing else in the market and can be utilised in so many different ways.

"From an upcharge attraction at an amusement or waterpark, to a ski resort installation, to a version that offers tours of a zoo, the AirSurfer technology is something special."

Project leader, Andy Greenberg, said: "The ride is so versatile and unique that I can see AirSurfer growing in ways we simply cannot imagine. All of us feel that this technology will allow us to offer rider experiences unlike any other ride in the amusement industry, and that excites our entire team.

"We are currently in the process of re-engineering the entire ride system, updating the control system, and ensuring that every aspect of the ride meets or exceeds applicable ASTM standards. We know our customers will be impressed with the results."