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Can you Cut it?

Ripsaw is a piece of shrapnel which was thrown out of the Nemesis pit, the rusty appearance means it matches the nearby Blade and is quite a contrast to Air. The ride adds well to the post apocalyptic theme of Forbidden Valley.

40 people are safely strapped into the gondola with over head harnesses and lap bars. The gondola is attached to two large arms which move together, riders are spun several times in the air and are dangled over the water fountains, which may soak them, depending how lucky they are.

Ripsaw is great on a hot day when you want to cool off, the fountains in your face has you spin around is amazing, however great British weather will probably mean you visit Alton Towers on a cold day, if so don't ride Ripsaw it will still drench you. Out of the 15 possible sequences 2 main ones are used, the most popular involves a few spins upside down and then several swings, ending in riders being plunged straight into the water, that is a really fun ride.

FactFile

  Location - Forbidden Valley
  Year installed - 1997
  Height - 50ft
  Fountains - 35
  Combinations - 15