Intamin has unveiled three pioneering Flume Ride special elements.
Firstly, the Diagonal Drop element consists of the boat travelling along a raised flume to a platform that is set on guiding rails angled downward at 45 degrees.
Once the boat is locked in place, the platform drops diagonally, keeping the boat level, ending with a splash for riders and spectators.
Meanwhile, Swing Splash is inspired by Intamin’s roller coaster spikes, where boats move through a splash down section and enter a vertical spike element.
They then travel backward down the spike into the water pool to decelerate. Once stopped, a parallel moving switch transfers them to the next part of the ride.
Finally, onboard its Bungee Lift, a vertical lift has been designed to elevate guests into the air and deliver controlled drops in a dynamic, bungee-like motion.
Custom programming is available upon request to accommodate specific narratives or preferred thrill levels.
“Inspired by the demand to excite and immerse guests with captivating stories and new experiences, Intamin team drew inspiration from its latest roller coaster designs to develop three exciting new special elements,” said a spokesperson for Intamin.
“These three new elements join the Intamin Special Element available as the popular Booster and V-Switch, offering a unique selection to elevate a Flume Ride into something truly extraordinary.
Intamin has confirmed that further details about the Flume Ride will be presented at IAAPA Expo Europe 2025, taking place in Barcelona from 23 to 25 September at Intamin’s Booth 1-928.
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