Blackgang Chine has unveiled its newest attraction - Extinction.
From Saturday March 25, visitors will have the chance to experience the hair-raising pendulum swing that reaches heights of 18 metres, almost double the height of the famous Blackgang Smuggler - and equal to four double-decker buses.
An immersive experience that takes visitors to the edge, Extinction is the first-of-its-kind ride in this location, set back from a cliff-edge on the Isle of Wight.
The ride throws its passengers forward, full of anticipation, before completing full 360-degree vertical rotations, creating the sensation that you’re about to be catapulted off Blackgang’s cliffs and into the sea. Riders will have the chance to take in the breath-taking views across the Channel - although that view may be upside down.
Dominic Wray, Park Director of Blackgang Chine, said:
"This is not just any ride - it's a testament to Blackgang Chine's ability to innovate and provide visitors with unforgettable experiences.
"Our rich and long heritage is a result of our commitment to pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve. This is especially vital in the current climate where we have a cost-of-living crisis in the UK and the travel industry is still in a period of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic."
Extinction was designed and built by Zamperla - a leading manufacturer of amusement rides based in Italy.
Some of their most notable creations include the Thunderbolt, a steel roller coaster with multiple inversions located at Coney Beach in Porthcawl, Wales; and the Disk'o Coaster, a high-speed spinning ride that also tilts and lifts at Lightwater Valley in North Yorkshire.
Extinction opens on March 25 and Blackgang Chine will be hosting a competition for its FVP’s to be the first riders – both on the full 360
experience, and the tamer swing experience.
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