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[[Image:Jumpin Frog, night.jpg|thumb|right|''Jumpin Frog'', a Jump & Smile |
[[Image:Jumpin Frog, night.jpg|thumb|right|''Jumpin Frog'', a Jump & Smile made by Safeco]] |
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[[Image:Jumping Frog detail, with Chair-O-Planes.jpg|thumb|right|''Jumpin Frog'' car detail.]] |
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The '''Jump & Smile''' is a type of [[fairground ride]] |
The '''Jump & Smile''' is a type of [[fairground ride]] which consists of gondolas arranged on a number of radial arms around a central axis. As the central axis rotates, the arms are lifted into the air using compressed air cylinders at [[pseudo-random]] intervals, providing an erratic jumping motion. Most versions of the ride have preloaded patterns which the arms can move in, leading to an eye-catching display. Notable '''Jump & Smile''' manufactures include Sartori, Safeco, PWS, [[SBF Visa Group|SBF Visa]] and [[Fabbri Group|Fabbri]]. |
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There is another version called Techno Jump,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Sehlinger|first=Bob|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ptk82Uwd_ikC&q=techno+jump+ride&pg=PA234|title=The Unofficial Guide to Britain's Best Days Out, Theme Parks and Attractions|date=2011-04-22|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|isbn=978-1-119-97113-9|language=en}}</ref> which had a specific pattern in which the cars would go up, one at a time, and then shake a little when up. Then the ride would suddenly drop up and down in order, creating the [[illusion]] of moving waves and the sound of [[piston]]s going "ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch". Also this ride would freeze in midair, making riders think it was over before starting to do the same jumping motion backwards. This ride is popular for most ages. |
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== Variants == |
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=== Standard === |
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A standard '''Jump & Smile''' has 12 arms each holding one three-person gondola. Riders are secured by a simple lap bar. These rides have become extremely popular in Europe, particularly the models offered by Safeco, Sartori and PWS. |
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=== Floorless === |
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A floorless '''Jump & Smile''' has 12 arms each holding one two-person floorless gondola. Unlike the regular '''Jump & Smile''', the arms are at a higher angle so that the gondolas have enough room to not crash into the floor. The gondolas on these rides can also usually rotate freely. Riders are secured by over-the-shoulder restraints. Examples of these rides are the Fabbri Smashing Jump<ref>{{Cite web |title=SMASHING JUMP |url=https://www.fabbrigroup.com/major-rides/smashing-jump/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Fabbri Group |language=en-GB}}</ref>, the Sartori Roto Techno<ref>{{Cite web |title=Techno Rides – Sartori Rides |url=https://www.sartoriamusement.com/categoria-prodotto/techno-rides/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> and the Safeco Hang-Jump. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 19 November 2024
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2020) |
The Jump & Smile is a type of fairground ride which consists of gondolas arranged on a number of radial arms around a central axis. As the central axis rotates, the arms are lifted into the air using compressed air cylinders at pseudo-random intervals, providing an erratic jumping motion. Most versions of the ride have preloaded patterns which the arms can move in, leading to an eye-catching display. Notable Jump & Smile manufactures include Sartori, Safeco, PWS, SBF Visa and Fabbri.
Variants
[edit]Standard
[edit]A standard Jump & Smile has 12 arms each holding one three-person gondola. Riders are secured by a simple lap bar. These rides have become extremely popular in Europe, particularly the models offered by Safeco, Sartori and PWS.
Floorless
[edit]A floorless Jump & Smile has 12 arms each holding one two-person floorless gondola. Unlike the regular Jump & Smile, the arms are at a higher angle so that the gondolas have enough room to not crash into the floor. The gondolas on these rides can also usually rotate freely. Riders are secured by over-the-shoulder restraints. Examples of these rides are the Fabbri Smashing Jump[1], the Sartori Roto Techno[2] and the Safeco Hang-Jump.
References
[edit]- ^ "SMASHING JUMP". Fabbri Group. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Techno Rides – Sartori Rides". Retrieved 2024-11-19.
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