Intamin, acreator of record-breaking amusement rides,has revealed that its launched flume ride, Catapult Falls, has opened at SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas, US.
Catapult Falls is the first launched flume ride on the planet, and boasts the steepest ever flume drop at 53 degrees.
World's steepest flume drop
The cutting-edge flume rideusesIntamin'slatest technology for a smooth and thrilling ride.This attraction includes the firstflume launch in history, which surprises riders as itlaunchesinto the first of two airtime hills at a speed of 9 meters per second(30 feet per second). The splashdown that follows is ideal for cooling off in the Texas heat.
However, the fun doesn't stop there. Riders will enjoy arelaxing boat trip sectionthat will take themto North America's first vertical lift. The ride offers spectacular panoramas across the park as itclimbs, before plunging ridersdown the world's steepest drop on a flume ride withan incredible 53-degree angle.
The ride then speedsthrough an additional airtime hill toreach the spectacular finish, which promises to refresh both ridersand onlookers.The Catapult Falls launched flume ride promises a memorable experience suitable for adrenaline seekers and families.
A spokesperson for the firm comments: "Intamin is proud to have contributed to the success of SeaWorld San Antonio and would like tothank the entire team for the great cooperation."
Last year, Intamin released details of its immersive ride experience, LuneXplorer. The ride opened at Cité de l’espace, France, on 14 November 2023 and is the second of its kind in Europe. This unique immersive ride takes guests on a simulated take-off and adventure to the Moon, and includes physical sensations.
In addition, Intamin recently won aBrass Ring Award at IAAPA Expo 2023in Orlando. The company was awarded the accolade for the Dome Ride Theatre at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, in the Major Ride/Attraction Class A: Product Cost of More Than US $3 Million category.
