The fi rst installation of a 4D Free Spin will be Batman: The Ride, at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2015
S&S TIM TIMCO
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & MARKETING
S&S Sansei Technology has a broad portfolio of family rides, ranging from the entry level Frog Hopper to tower rides and the Screamin’ Swing, up to those rides which push the envelope in terms of thrills. Vice president of sales and marketing
Tim Timco says the company focuses on quality and performance and produces high-capacity rides to a small footprint. The El Loco coaster is a popular
ride, which includes a steep fi rst drop, barrel rolls and a 45-degree outwardly banked turn. “Our El Loco coaster has been a real hit. The combination of a small footprint, unique elements and economical price point has made this ride extremely attractive,” says Timco. A new ride was unveiled this year at
IAAPA, using the company’s patented 4th Dimension Technology. Like El Loco, the 4D Free Spin family thrill coaster, is aimed at an older age group and even promises to give parents a few thrills. It’s a modifi ed – and cheaper – version of its standard 4D Coaster, X2
, introduced
at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2002. Through magnetic technology, each
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on the show fl oor and upbeat spirit in those in attendance at IAAPA. My only concern would be that the industry may be growing at too fast a pace and that can only be sustained for so long.” In the short term, S&S is increasing its
internal resources to comfortably take on the surge in business it’s experiencing. It’s expanding the brand in Europe, with an aggressive new marketing campaign.
rider gets the right amount of thrill, regardless of weight. Independent seat balance technology gives a superior ride experience. The pivot centre of gravity is in the front part of the stomach, making for a natural spin rotation, rather than behind the rider, which causes whip and puts pressure on the chest, stomach and front of shoulders. “The response at IAAPA was fantastic.
There was non-stop interest in the 4D Free Spin coaster which led to several inquiries, resulting in three new installations in contract negotiations,” says Timco. “Family rides with unique elements and small footprints seem to be popular now and I personally don’t see trends changing much in the future.” Timco believes the amusement industry
is robust at the moment. “It’s probably in the best place I can remember in many years,” he says. “There was great energy
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Older children enjoy rides like S&S’s El Loco rollercoaster
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