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  1. The Paratrooper, also known as the "Parachute Ride" or "Umbrella Ride", is a type of fairground ride. It is a ride where seats suspended below a wheel rotate at an angle. The seats are free to rock sideways and swing out under centrifugal force as the wheel rotates.

  2. Aug 31, 2020 · Paratrooper is a spinning, free swinging flat ride built in 1976. Designed by Frank Hrubetz, the Paratrooper ride model spins riders in a circle and raises up to a 45-degree angle. When...

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  3. Dec 28, 2022 · Hrubetz Paratrooper Info and History - Flat Ride of the Week 52. The original Hrubetz Paratrooper debuted in 1957. Since then it has become a staple of American parks and fairs! ...more. The ...

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  4. Mar 9, 2010 · Paratrooper on-ride POV Fun Spot America. This one really flies around & just when you think the ride's ending, it goes backwards! This video was filmed before the ride was moved to it's...

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  5. Learn about the types, features, costs, and maintenance of paratrooper rides, a popular amusement ride with seats flying in the air. Sinorides is a Chinese manufacturer that offers quality production, shipping, and import of paratrooper rides.

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  7. Apr 2, 2024 · The Paratrooper, also known as the Parachute Ride or Umbrella Ride, is a type of fairground ride. It is a ride where seats suspended below a wheel rotate at an angle. The seats are free to rock sideways and swing out under centrifugal force as the wheel rotates.

  8. Learn about the Paratrooper, a classic ride at Lagoon amusement park in Utah, USA, that simulates skydiving. Find out its origin, history, features, and photos from the Lagoon History Project website.

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