Skyhawk (Cedar Point) Explained

Skyhawk
Imagedimensions:250px
Location:Cedar Point
Section:Frontier Town
Coordinates:41.4843°N -82.6908°W
Status:Operating
Opened:May 6, 2006
Manufacturer:S&S Worldwide
Model:Screamin' Swing
Height Ft:103
Drop Ft:125
Speed Mph:65
Capacity:800
Vehicles:2
Riders Per Vehicle:20
Rows:2
Duration:1 minute
Restriction In:48
Virtual Queue Name:Fast Lane
Virtual Queue Image:Cedar_Fair_Fast_Lane_availability_icon.svg
Virtual Queue Status:available
Custom Label 1:Restraints
Custom Value 1:Lap bar

Skyhawk is a Screamin' Swing built by S&S Worldwide at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It is located in Frontiertown. It opened on May 6, 2006, the beginning of Cedar Point's 137th season. A similar ride, Xtreme Swing, opened at Valleyfair the same year.

Specifications

Skyhawk is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide. The structure itself is 103feet tall at its highest point, the equivalent height of a ten-story building. It consists of two swinging arms, both 84feet tall, seating 20 across and 20 back to back (40 total).[1] At full swing, the ends of the arms approach 125feet high off the ground—as high as a twelve-story building—and achieve a maximum velocity of 65 miles-per-hour—faster than most wooden roller coasters. The ride lasts about one minute, and can accommodate 800 passengers per hour. Riders must be or taller.[2] Riders are restrained by a lap bar.[3]

Incidents

On July 26, 2014, a cable supporting one of the carriages on the pendulum came loose, injuring two guests. One guest was treated on the scene, while the other was taken to a hospital and released. Skyhawk reopened on August 1, 2014.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skyhawk Photo Gallery. The Point Online . November 17, 2013.
  2. Web site: Skyhawk . Cedar Point . November 17, 2013.
  3. Web site: ThrillNetwork Editor . Cedar Point announces Skyhawk . ThrillNetwork . October 31, 2005 . February 16, 2012.
  4. Web site: 2 injured by Skyhawk ride at Cedar Point; ride closed indefinitely. JASON WERLING. AP. Newspaper, LLC. July 28, 2014. August 19, 2014.