383 foot tall Star Flyer

by **FParker185** on March 18th, 2010, 2:19 am

I've known about this for some time now at Wiener Prater in Austria I saw some pics of it's foundation a few months ago (it's beyond impressive), but now vertical construction has started...

I'll post an update or 2 as it goes up. Anyone who knows anything about Wiener Prater knows there is a normal 210 or so foot tall one there, that will be converted to a Rocket Airman, basically a Star Flyer but with Skycoaster vests and optional wing suits

And finally anyone unfamiliar with the Star Flyer, all your questions can be answered at:
http://www.funtime.com.au/data/index2.htm

by **david** on March 19th, 2010, 9:13 am

OMFG.

I'm speechless. I've never heard of this ride before now, and my jaw literally dropped. Is it something like condor, except 300+ feet high?

by **Cole** on March 19th, 2010, 9:57 am

Its like a swing ride. Thats amazing.

by **SFaddiction84** on March 19th, 2010, 10:21 am

Confused though, Your Title says 383 Foot Tall Star Flyer, but the website says 70 Meters which is roughly 229 Feet!

Something about being that high off the ground on a chain link swing says NO! I wont even go on the swings in front of Batman lol

by **david** on March 19th, 2010, 2:33 pm

Well, I've never been as frightened as anything before like this. I think if it was even 100 ft i'd be frightened. Condor makes me not want to look down.

by **onyxhotel08** on March 19th, 2010, 4:59 pm

Wow...that is every thrill seekers dream ride

by **FParker185** on March 19th, 2010, 9:40 pm

This is a custom model of 117 meters.

And for a general idea it's basically a YoYo that spins at about 50 mph and this one will have you in a single or double chair suspended from 4 chains at just over the height of the aircraft warning beacon on Sky Trek Tower. Also they are capable of spinning backwards, but the handfull I've ridden have only gone forwards.

Single Seat(I much prefer the single seat):

Double Seat:

by **david** on March 19th, 2010, 9:54 pm

Is it frightening, or is it more enjoyable?

by **tillenterprises** on March 19th, 2010, 9:54 pm

[quote="david"]OMFG.
quote]

Not cool.

by **FParker185** on March 19th, 2010, 9:57 pm

My fear of heights is pretty minimal so I don't mind it. I find them to be just ok. Maybe the extreme height of this one will up the ante some

slight update in german:
http://www.wienerzeitung.at/DesktopDefa ... cob=479258

by **david** on March 19th, 2010, 10:07 pm

Are there any POV videos on YouTube?

by **FParker185** on March 19th, 2010, 10:15 pm

probably, your best bet is to head on over to http://www.youtube.com then in the box labeled search, insert the letters, starflyer onride, in that order then see what happens. Though any for the one in orlando, that one is run slower than most.

by **FParker185** on March 23rd, 2010, 8:27 pm

Somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 way there.

by **Cole** on March 25th, 2010, 8:43 pm

Very very cool, would be super freaky though. I wasnt scared of Kingda Ka but i may be scared of this.

by **FParker185** on March 26th, 2010, 6:52 pm

No view of the tower right now, but a construction working posted this view from the current top which is closing in on 3/4 of the way there, the blue tower in the pic is the existing Star Flyer that is just over 200 feet tall...

by **FParker185** on March 27th, 2010, 6:45 pm

by **david** on March 27th, 2010, 6:59 pm

These things build FAST!

by **FParker185** on March 27th, 2010, 7:36 pm

Well this isn't Six Flags

Rajun Cajun was designed to have been built in about a day and a half rather than 2+ months.

by **david** on March 27th, 2010, 9:45 pm

haha Ragin' Cajun is a carnival ride!

It shouldn't be considered a coaster.

by **Cole** on March 27th, 2010, 9:46 pm

Hey not hatin!
Ragin Cajun Rules!

by **david** on March 27th, 2010, 9:59 pm

hah I actually love RC for one reason, Single Rider lane.

When will Dark Knight adopt this?!!??!?!?

by **Cole** on March 27th, 2010, 10:01 pm

When american eagle is torn down. :roll:

by **david** on March 27th, 2010, 10:12 pm

SHUT UP! That will never happen! I will cling on to the ride for dear life! (It's Shapiro, he'll say "GO AHEAD, The kid hates me!")

*and I know that was sarcasm*

by **Cole** on March 27th, 2010, 10:17 pm

BACK ON TOPIC
Wouldnt it be just GREAT if one of these were installed at a six flags? :roll:

by **david** on March 27th, 2010, 11:25 pm

Are you kidding! A good ride at a Six Flags park?!!!?!?!? Blasphemy!

383 foot tall Star Flyer

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