Stormforce 10
| Stormforce 10 | |
|---|---|
| File:Stormforce 10 Drayton Manor Resort.jpg | |
| Drayton Manor Resort | |
| Area | Adventure Cove |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | £3,000,000 |
| Opening date | 29 April 1999 |
| Replaced | Log Flume |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Grand Flume |
| Manufacturer | BEAR GmbH |
| Designer | Farmer Studios |
| Lift system | Three conveyer lift hills |
| Height | 54 ft (16 m) |
| Length | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) |
| Duration | 7 minutes |
| Restraint style | Grabrails |
| Height restriction | 130 cm (4 ft 3 in) |
| Virtual queue | Fast Pass available |
Stormforce 10 is a ride that recreates the story of a lifeboat rescue, launched in association with the RNLI. The ride is located at Drayton Manor Resort near Tamworth, Staffordshire, England.[1] The height and age restrictions are; 1.3m and 14+ to ride alone.[2]
Following the Splash Canyon incident in 2017; more CCTV cameras, a new PA system, increased height and mandatory age restrictions were implemented. There is also a member of staff now permanently placed at the bottom of the second lift hill to ensure riders are following safety rules and not using recording equipment.
Ride experience
[edit | edit source]The ride begins with the boat being sent into the launch area where a canopy closes behind. An animatronic lifeguard to the left of the boat shines a torch in his eyes and says "Hold on tight now! Here ya go!" as the boat tilts upwards. He will then push a lever which then sends the boat 10 ft into the water below, slightly soaking those in the front. (The animatronic lifeguard no longer works.) The boat then goes around a waterfall-like structure before climbing 9m up the next hill. At the top, the boat is placed on a turntable that sends it in to a backwards drop segment, which is notorious for drenching riders. The boat goes around a second turntable which turns the ride forwards again, and then goes through a themed tunnel before going back outside where the boat climbs a 60-foot hill. At the top, riders are given views of the whole park, before turning towards the lake where the final and largest drop occurs. The drop itself is a doubledrop, offering airtime and it gives a large splash then slowly climbs the last hill back into the station.
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