| SlingShot | |
| Imagedimensions: | 250px |
| Location: | Cedar Point |
| Section: | Gemini Midway |
| Status: | Operating |
| Soft Opened: | June 2014 |
| Opened: | July 2, 2014 |
| Location2: | Kings Island |
| Section2: | Oktoberfest |
| Status2: | Removed |
| Opened2: | 2002 |
| Closed2: | 2022 |
| Previousattraction2: | King Kobra |
| Replacement2: | Cargo Loco |
| Location3: | Carowinds |
| Section3: | Carousel Park |
| Status3: | Operating |
| Opened3: | 2015 |
| Location4: | Canada's Wonderland |
| Section4: | Action Zone |
| Status4: | Operating |
| Opened4: | 2015 |
| Manufacturer: | Funtime (manufacturer)Funtime |
| Model: | Sling Shot |
| Structure Height Ft: | 236 |
| Max Ride Height Ft: | 360 --> |
| Speed Mph: | 62 |
| Vehicles: | 1 |
| Riders Per Vehicle: | 2 |
| Restriction In: | 48 |
| Pay Per Use: | yes |
| Virtual Queue Name: | Fast Lane |
| Virtual Queue Image: | Cedar_Fair_Fast_Lane_availability_icon.svg |
| Custom Label 1: | Restraints |
SlingShot is a reverse bungee ride manufactured by Funtime and featured at several Six Flags amusement parks, including Cedar Point, Carowinds, and Canada's Wonderland. The first installation opened at Kings Island in 2002, but the park retired the ride in 2022. An additional fee is required to ride, which is separate from park admission.
Slingshot at Cedar Fair park locations first opened at Kings Island in 2002. A similar installation opened at Cedar Point in 2014.[1] [2] It was built by Funtime.[3]
The ride utilizes a fluctuating price structure, where the cost increases or decreases depending on the day of the week. Riders can also purchase an on-ride video recording for an additional fee.[4]
SlingShot opened in 2002 and was located in the Oktoberfest area of the park. The capsule launched 275feet into the air reaching speeds up to 100mph.[5]
In May 2022, Kings Island made the decision to retire SlingShot permanently, citing that the reason was to "make way for future plans".[6] The news came less than two months after a teen was killed in Florida on a drop tower ride manufactured by the same company.[7] WSAZ confirmed that the Ohio Department of Agriculture had looked into other rides in Ohio that were also manufactured by Funtime, including SlingShot at Kings Island.[8]
SlingShot is 360feet tall and is located on the Gemini Midway, next to the Gemini. Riders in a two-person capsule are attached to cables and a patented spring propulsion device incorporating up to 720 specially designed springs. The capsule is launched 360feet into the air at and bounced up and down until it comes to rest at the launch point. The ride is the second highest at Cedar Point, about 70feet shorter than Top Thrill Dragster and 50feet higher than Millennium Force.[9]
SlingShot located in the Carousel Park area. The capsule is launched 300feet into the air at speeds of .[4]
SlingShot is located in the Action Zone area. The capsule is launched 295feet at speeds up to 100 km/h.[10]