Super Shot (ride)

Super Shot is a drop ride that appears at some carnivals. It is made by [http://www.armrides.com/ A.R.M.] There are only 12 seats per car. The ride ascends the tower by cable with passengers facing outwards from the ride. As soon as it gets to the top, it drops.

The Ride Cycle

On the Super Shot, the rider never knows when they have reached the top of the ride at around 100 feet. metal sheets are constructed above the seats at a curved angle to prevent viewing upwards. Riders should is that this ride ascends extremely slowly. The ride will automatically drop you once you reach the top, and stop the gondola through magnetic or air powered brakes. There is a carriage that lifts the gondola to the top of the tower. This carriage stays at the top during the drop, and it comes back down when the ride has finished.

Carnivals That Have Super Shot

While this ride can be found at some carnivals (companies listed below), many carnival companies have opted for more traditional rides as the Super Shot does not tend to draw multiple rides from a single person.

Some carnivals that do have them are:
*NAME (Formerly Astro Amusements)
*Fantasy Amusements
*Windy City Amusements
*World's Finest Shows