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Video Of The Day: Scary Russian Amusement Park Ride
Something about this ride at the Divo Ostrov (Wonder Island) amusement park in St. Petersburg, Russia, seems a little bit off. Things start off pretty normal on the "Wind Shear," but as you'll notice about a minute into the video the ride throws all of the riders for a loop – or rather an upside-down nonsensical twist. Just watching the video is enough to make stomachs turn, especially when coupled with some knowledge on the park's not-so-great track record. In 2010, ten riders on a rocket-shaped attraction at the same park were left dangling 229 feet above ground from a single thread when a cable snapped. Luckily, rescuers were able to safely unload passengers without any injuries being reported. Two years prior, however, a 12-year-old girl was not so lucky. She was seriously injured on a trampoline ride in an accident also involving a broken cable. Knowing the park's disconcerting safety record, would you be likely to try a whirl on the Wind Shear? Perhaps a news report on the rocket ride incident (after the jump) will make you think again.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Russell May 16th 2012 7:44AM
It is one of those rides that if I didn't try it I would kick myself, if I did I would be scared the entire ride and then brag about how awesome it was afterwards.
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michael May 16th 2012 9:56AM
FASTER,FASTER,FASTER! Who the heck needs water boarding! put me on that thing and i will tell you whatever you want to know! Heck I will even make things up just to get the heck off!...As soon as I am done throwing my cookies! lol
Meg May 16th 2012 10:48AM
I have always LOVED exciting amusement park rides. However, if a park had a reputation for malfunctioning rides, I would be extremely leery about getting on one of the rides there.
Terri May 16th 2012 2:23PM
They have the same ride at 6 Flags Great Adventure in NJ. Its boring.
Libby May 16th 2012 11:22AM
Hey Terri, it looks like the Russian ride has a little bit more of a "twist." Watch after the minute mark and you'll see what I mean. Have never been on the New Jersey ride, but based on this video it looks a little more tame:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3m1TuDHjgs
GRamos May 16th 2012 1:39PM
Never! NEVER!
Well, probably not....
Okay, maybe,
Brenda May 16th 2012 3:34PM
OMG!!! What a horrible ride...
JoJo May 16th 2012 4:10PM
you gotta B crazy to get on this nutty Russian ride..I mean what is the purpose of it...so u can puke or fall c who falls out?? some carzy azz shiat :0
Josie May 16th 2012 4:41PM
come on Russians...this is a stupid, crazy-azz ride..does the word puke come to mind?? really??