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The ride experience is enhanced by the fact that it has a lap bar instead of the over the shoulder restraints. This gives riders more freedom and feel more exposed. The ride is powered by compressed air which makes the ride extremely loud. Some guests feel the noise adds to the experience but it has
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The ride begins with low swings which gradually get higher. After about five swings, it reaches its full height of 75 ft (23 m) and its top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). The approximate angle the swings reach is 104 degrees. At the peak of the swing, riders feel strong negative
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The grand opening for Rush was at midday on 27 May 2005. After testing all through the morning, it opened, only to break down after four ride cycles. It was tested for over an hour, and reopened again. As the ride has two swings which swing in opposite directions,
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On 27 May 2008, a piece of metal fell from the ride, while it was operating with guests seated. The ride was stopped immediately and was closed for
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it is thought the ride needed to close due to the swings falling out of sync, which caused the ride to operate with one swing
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The capacity with one swing is 375 riders per hour, with two swings 768 riders per hour.
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The ride can also run on one swing if the park is quiet or if the other is not working.
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51°24′16″N 0°30′45″W / 51.40439°N 0.51237°W / 51.40439; -0.51237
Eclipse
Screamin' Swing
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