Maurer Rides is installing what it describes as the world’s first interactive indoor rollercoaster featuring Spike technologyat the new Hi Space indoor amusement park in Chongqing, China.
Unlike traditional coasters, this attraction allows riders to take control of their own speed, thanks to Maurer’s Spike drive system. Spanning 290 metres of track, and reaching speeds of up to 50mph, the ride allows riders to speed up and slow down at any point on the track.
“Every rider becomes a pilot,” said a spokesperson for Maurer Rides.
Suspended 11 metres above the ground, the coaster is being designed as the centrepiece for the new park. The track will wind through the park, weaving around the other attractions and encircling a towering drop ride in a thrilling tight curve.
Located within the 489,000-square-metre Chongqing shopping mall complex, the Hi Space indoor amusement park will span 28,000 square metres and feature 22 attractions.
