Shoot the Rapids @ Cedar Point

[darkridedan]

I want what their having!

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids/videos.cfm

The feudin's been goin' on fer decades. Now, climb aboard and immerse yourself in one of the wildest water expeditions this side of the Appalachians!

You'll board your boat inside the Crystal Rock Bottling Company and travel through rivers, around an illegal moonshine still and encounter some wild feudin' and fightin'. We still have no clue what they're fightin' over (it could be Whyte Lightnin'), but yer sure to be a part of it!

The Shoot the Rapids adventure features two unique lift hills that drop you into roaring river rapids. You'll even encounter some surprises along the journey!

Use the links on the left to explore all the details about the ride. You'll find interviews, computer animation, construction photos and facts about Shoot the Rapids. A webcam, available for viewing the entire construction site, will be installed shortly after Labor Day.

Shoot the Rapids is scheduled to welcome riders on Opening Day, 2010!/quote]

Shoot the Rapids

Shoot the Rapids is a wild river adventure for the whole family! Riders will climb aboard one of 10 boats and navigate through meandering rivers along the Frontier Trail and Millennium Island.

The real thrill begins when the boats climb one of two lift hills and "shoot" through whitewater rapids and rockwork. Guests will get wet as they encounter numerous water features and special effects throughout the 3-minute ride.

A rider height requirement has not yet been determined for this ride and will be announced at a later date.

All The Details

Design
Capacity   Approximately 1,200 riders per hour
Ride Time   Approximately 3 minutes
Color Scheme   Tan-colored supports and steel trough

Manufacturing
Manufacturer   IntaRide LLC
Investment   $10.5 Million

Boat Statistics
Number of Boats   10 fiberglass boats
Riders Per Boat   10
Safety Restraint   Individual over-the-head lap bars with hand grips
Seating   Individual seats; five rows of two per boat

Physical Dimensions
Angle of Descent   45 degrees
Angle of Lift Hill Ascent   25 degrees
First Drop Height   85 feet
Ride Length   2,100 feet
Second Drop Height   49 feet
Water Volume   728,000 gallons of chlorinated, filtered water






<sup>A Whitewater Family Adventure Begins!

Cedar Point Announces New Water Ride for 2010 Season
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Grab your paddles and climb aboard the newest river-ride adventure this side of the Appalachians! Shoot the Rapids, an all-new family water ride, will rise above Cedar Point’s rustic Frontier Trail when it makes a splash on Opening Day 2010.

During the 2,100-foot-long journey, adventurers will travel through a wooded area and around an illegal still used for brewing sweet-tasting elixir, all while encountering surprise water elements and special effects. Guests will navigate the waters aboard a 10-passenger boat. Riders will be seated in five rows of two and will be secured by individual over-the-head lap bars.

The excitement builds when the boats ascend one of two lift hills. The first and largest hill will be 85 feet tall and will drop riders down onto Millennium Island at a 45-degree angle. The second hill will be 49 feet tall and will end with a dramatic “shoot” through water rapids and rockwork.

Guests on the Frontier Trail can keep their feet planted on dry land and watch as riders complete their wet and wild trek down the final drop.

“Shoot the Rapids will instantly become a family favorite,” said John Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “Our guests wanted another option to cool off on warm summer days. We listened, and Shoot the Rapids will deliver the perfect combination of refreshment, thrills and new memories at Cedar Point.”

Shoot the Rapids will cost more than $10.5 million to build and will be the most expensive water ride ever built at Cedar Point. It will have a capacity of approximately 1,200 riders per hour. The ride will last three minutes. A rider height requirement has not yet been determined and will be released at a later date. The ride was designed and manufactured by IntaRide LLC of Glen Burnie, Md., the same company that built the Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force roller coasters and the Thunder Canyon river-rafting ride.

Ready to take a ride? Please visit cedarpoint.com for a computer animation of Shoot the Rapids, plus construction updates and photos, a live construction webcam, video blogs and more.</sup>

[coastermom]

We NEED One of these !!! It looks very cool

[nitrorox1414]

Looks cool!

[overlord]

Only problem is where would we fit it in our park. That is a rather large layout for a splashdown ride. However, it would be great to get one back or atleast moderately themed like SFNE.

[coastermom]

What about moving the fright fest stuff from behind the seaport and putting something back there or around that area . If they clear out more of the rides they dont use in the old country they could put the fright fest stuff there . Just a thought . We really miss the splashdown and the kids enjoyed it at SFNE .

[WadeJ]

There are many ways they could integrate a ride like that along the lake.

[overlord]

There are many ways they could integrate a ride like that along the lake.

Do you mean actually use the lake water? Or block off certain parts of it and chlorinate it?

[Steve]

Nothing says a great water ride without taking home your own fish!

[kingdakafan]

BONZAI SUSHI!!

[AV Matt]

Yes, this would be a great ride to add some charm to Coaster, NJ.

Doesn't the park own the lake and the land immediately surrounding it? Can't they theoretically expand all the way around the lake, making the lake the center of the park? Seems to me there is no shortage of space, just the logistics of taking on even more operating costs.

[overlord]

Nothing says a great water ride without taking home your own fish!

Or bird...