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{{Short description|Fairground ride}}
[[Image:Jumpand_Smile_CP.JPG|thumb|right|''Control Panel'', For the Jump and Smile]]
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[[Image:Jumpin Frog, night.jpg|thumb|right|''Jumpin Frog'', a Jump & Smile fairground ride]]

[[Image:Jumping Frog detail, with Chair-O-Planes.jpg|thumb|right|Jump & Smile car detail. A child looks round in eager anticipation of the riding starting, while a ride attendant stares into the middle distance waiting for more customers.]]
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[[Image:Jumpin Frog, night.jpg|thumb|right|''Jumpin Frog'', a Jump & Smile made by Safeco]]
[[Image:Jumping Frog detail, with Chair-O-Planes.jpg|thumb|right|''Jumpin Frog'' car detail.]]

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]].

== Variants ==

=== Standard ===
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 ===
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.

==References==
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The '''Jump & Smile''' is a type of [[fairground ride]] in which the chair cars are arranged on a number of radial arms around a central axis. As the central axis rotates, the arms are lifted into the air at [[pseudo-random]] intervals giving an erratic jumping motion.
*[http://www.amusementvideo.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c2f636f067f89cc14862&page=4&viewtype=&category=mr Video of jumping frog ride]
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 19 November 2024

Jumpin Frog, a Jump & Smile made by Safeco
Jumpin Frog car detail.

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

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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.

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[1], the Sartori Roto Techno[2] and the Safeco Hang-Jump.

References

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  1. ^ "SMASHING JUMP". Fabbri Group. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  2. ^ "Techno Rides – Sartori Rides". Retrieved 2024-11-19.