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Hershey, United States

Skyrush looping around into the final brakes next to the Comet. Whilst the train waits to enter the station the harnesses pop up a couple of centimeters...An obvious recognition of how tightly the ride holds you in.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Comet Skyrush Hersheypark

The strength of the airtime, coupled with rather tight harnesses was too much for some, with the ride quickly earning itself the nickname "Thighcrush".

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The ride has some of the most poweful airtime on any ride ever built, reportedly reaching -2g.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The brakes for Skyrush are high enough to clear the loading station of Comet, before the track drops down to the block brake and transfer track area.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Comet Hersheypark

One last full speed turn before the brakes.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

After the twisting hill is another airtime hill.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

Another look at the twisting hill.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

Following the 3rd turnaround is a twisting hill. Those seated in the outside seats feel as though the train is mercilessly pulling them along.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

...Following the Stengel dive is a 3rd turnaround.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

This shot sums up the layout; a double figure 8. From the first drop the track turns and comes up into an airtime hill, a turnaround (Behind the camera) leads into a second hill, another turnaround, and a stengel dive...

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The bottom of the drop kinks and turns to the right.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The ride has a very steep drop. Partway down there is a mean trick where the track steepens again to the max angle of 85 degrees...A horrifying moment for those unprepared for it, with only the lap bar holding you in place.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The lift system works by having a small sled attached to a loop of cable, The sled runs on a smaller track in the middle of the main track. The sled is moved into position beneath the train at the bottom. The train hooks on, and is hauled to the top and over the apex, where it is able to disengage and head down the drop.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

Foundations at the base of the lift hill.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The winch system for the lift.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The ride reaches a height of 61m. Trains are brought to the top rapidly by a cable lift system that blurs the lines between lift hill and launch.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

Yes, that is a bird living life on the edge by nesting over a fan in Skyrushes station.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

Riders are held in with an overhead lap bar that rests on the thighs.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The ride features an evolution of Intamins "wingrider" seating, first seen on Furius Baco at PortAventura. The riders in the middle have a floor beneath them, whilst those on the outside hang off the sides, with their legs dangling.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

The latest and greatest (At the time of writing), and easily the most intense ride at Hersheypark is Skyrush, an Intamin hyper coaster.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Skyrush Hersheypark

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