HUSS Jump Information and History - Flat Ride of the Week Episode 24

[@CoasterCollege]

These rides really do look fun, I hope I can ride the one at Canada's Wonderland before it closes for good!

[@theodoreking8605]

Wait it's closing. The one ride I was proud of at my home park. 😭

[@SchwarzkopfFanboy]

It's probably not going to close anytime soon, but looking at its reliability, it probably won't last longer than 10 years I think.

[@theodoreking8605]

@@SchwarzkopfFanboy Everytime I'm there it breaks down every hour. Not the most reliable flat ride. It looks really cool tho

[@Stagnant_Gravy]

I rode it, actually pretty forceful and gives crazy ejector.

[@charlesstanley4860]

I have actually been on the original Huss jump model when it was traveling under fantastic at the Washington state fair and I do remember loving this ride just for how unique it was. the sensation u get from the spinning inward facing gondola's was very cool and nauseating feeling as you felt yourself being ejected into your seat/restraint. the drop was very fun as well cuz u were free falling but spinning at the same time which is a rare sensation to come by but it did caused for some terrible headbanging from the over the shoulder restraint and it gave no floater. I haven't gotten the chance to ride the jump 2 model yet but its a bucket list flat ride of mine just to see how Huss has improved from their original model.

[@coyote_bravo2723]

I think that these jumping machines are some of the most mesmerizing and unique flat rides on the market, I can’t wait to see which flat ride you do next, keep up the good work! Also, in the future I would like to see a video on fireball/superloop rides.

[@SchwarzkopfFanboy]

If I do one of the Fireball, it would be with GP to Enthusiast, as I barely have any experience with them.

[@johnphillips3475]

I rode the Distel Jumping in Germany, and really loved it. Very fast and intense. I love how as the car tilted outward at full height, where you might expect such a ride to tilt inward. The drop wasn't as intense as you might expect, but other than that it was a superb ride, and one I really wish could have stayed on the fair circuit.

[@Kris_Kitten]

This ride looks so interesting. And kind of fun

[@medea27]

I first saw the Sledgehammer in a coaster enthusiast's video on a trip to Canada's Wonderland & immediately wanted to try it! Funnily enough, in the video they were equally as excited about going on it, but it promptly broke down! LOL But I'm pleased to report that as of December 2021 Canada's Wonderland still have it listed as one of their key thrill rides on their website so there might still be time to visit & ride it 👍

[@allst4rm3]

Was lucky enough to ride the “Free Fall” jump at six flags great adventure. It was an amazing ride! I’ve never experienced anything like it and can’t believe there aren’t any original jumps operating today =( Hopefully one day I can make it up to Canada to try Sledge Hammer.

[@Zlarinet]

Thank you for making this video! I had been the one built in Taiwan when I was a kid. Watching this video brings me back those good memories!

[@definingimage]

I have been to CW about a dozen times over the last couple of years and only once was the sledgehammer working. I was fortunate enough to get the ride credit. There really is nothing like it out there.

[@Coyotek4]

I've actually been on this … the one at SFGA, for its brief period in the park. I liked it; would have been nice if it wasn't broken down all the time. I definitely get the analogy to a drop-tower ride, though not so much the Enterprise. It spun a lot, kinda like a car in a teacup ride. So year, a drop tower crossed with a spinning teacup. That about sums it up. Definitely a unique experience … and like other experiences I've had, probably one I'll never experience again (short of YT videos). Nice video.

[@brandondonath2590]

I agree it was my favorite ride at Sfga at the time. I miss it and would love to own one.

[@44bthknuckles]

Sfga frisbee was never broken you mean the evolution they had man

[@44bthknuckles]

There jump at sfga was always down i hate where it was placed

[@hunsbergermatt]

Well worth it for some giddy fun at Canada's Wonderland....lots of ppl really enjoy it

[@12royboyz]

The Jumping at WA state fair was so fun. So sad to see it gone but lucky to have been able to experience it and the many years it operated here.

[@koolstup]

Thanks for showcasing these awesome rides, I’ll probably never get to ride one, it’s so sad that a crazy design like this doesn’t get more exposure in theme parks, rather than the same old models we all see

[@Doommaster1994]

I saw the one at the Puyallup (Washington State) Fair. I rarely ever saw it in action, as it was usually closed.

[@imansfield]

I rode this at a fair in Hamburg. It’s one of those rides that looks better than it actually is. It spent ages just spinning, with a few mild dropping sections. You didn’t really notice the drops much. It doesn’t feel anything like a free fall. The new suspended version looks much better!

[@stellaVista]

1. The 1st generation of the ride was operating under the name Jumping and Free Fall. 2. It was introduced as Jumping by Showman Distel in 1996 ("sometime in the 90´s" as you said, is a bit vague). 3. The ride was the first attempt to bring a free-fall/space shot attraction in the form of a flat ride to the fair grounds. The ride was an engineering marvel, but still underdveloped. The lifting/dropping mechnisam was fully hydraulic, which meant that the whole central tower was filled with oil. That made the whole construction extremely heavy and a maintenance nightmare. 4. The actual ride experience was rather dull. The shot ´n drop aspect of the ride was diminished by the spinning of the gondolas. 5. Distel´s Jumping offered spectacular entertainment for spectators (the design and lighting package was amazing). But the ride sensation was mediocre at best and that´s why the owners were happy to sell the ride parks. 6. When Huss brought the first real freefall-tower (Shot´n Drop) to the fairs two years later, it basically rendered the Jumping obsolete. 7. The financial failure of Jumping came after a string of "flops" for Huss Rides. The Flic-Flac/Can Can and The Speedy didn´t sell well and the company never came back to the spectacular success they had from the 70´s through the 80´s. You know , you´re in trouble, when even the copy cat manufacturers don´t steal your concepts.

[@CarWashesUK054]

I wish I had the chance to ride a travelling Huss jump

[@SchwarzkopfFanboy]

Same. They looked so impressive and beautiful. I really hope one comes back some day, but that's as good as impossible...

[@CarWashesUK054]

Schwarzkopf Fanboy Schwarzkopf Fanboy it would probably be impossible to get the parts to keep one up and running again

[@kamilas3663]

Huss has lived long enough to beome a villain!

[@FurFoxMcCloud]

I have ridden "Jumping". It was really awesome. It was fast and the Jumping gave airtime and positive Gs.

[@Coyotek4]

Lost opportunity: some versions of the Music Express have 24 cars. (Specifically the Reverchon 'Himalaya' one.) FROTW #24 would have been fitting. Anyhow, I look forward to seeing that one at some point, in addition to the following: Flying Bobs Hully Gully / Trabant Rainbow / 1001 Nacht Orbiter Shake Whip

[@MillenniumForceMan]

They seem like some of the best flats but I can easily see how they are a maintenance nightmare

[@MrMoose-oo9nx]

Can you please do slingshot style rides? I really love them! Thanks:)

[@VoidedMirror]

Reminds me of the Hurl-A-Whirl from Arthur. 😆

[@brandondonath2590]

What manufacturer makes the spider thing?

[@SchwarzkopfFanboy]

Fabbri

[@kamilas3663]

Where do you get these Huss Broschures?

[@AG7-MTM]

Canada's Wonderland is my home park, and I like SledgeHammer quite a bit

[@mineyvoid1308]

this is a really neat video also first

[@44bthknuckles]

Do a huss Frisbee and the giant one to

[@SchwarzkopfFanboy]

Already covered those in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZXLlIiag6eslas

[@44bthknuckles]

@@SchwarzkopfFanboy I mean one the original huss Frisbee break it up into different videos.meaning focus on the original huss Frisbee aka the classic one

[@jstyxx4110]

Your mic sounds better now. Before it sounded muffled.

[@kamilas3663]

You can't get more 80s with the Jump Design and Light Package

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I’ve never ridden one of these I really want to especially the one at Canada’s Wonderland

[@ConceptualCoasters]

Jump

[@kristalic]

I'm guessing you're the guy from r/guessthecoaster? hey dude!

[@louiselanthier5135]

What is your first language Alex? I am very curious! I am guessing German!

[@SchwarzkopfFanboy]

It's not German, but somewhat close: Dutch

[@louiselanthier5135]

@@SchwarzkopfFanboy I see! It makes a lot of sense! I enjoy cruising on Holland America Line (HAL). I would like cruise ships to acquire more flat rides. Royal Caribbean have merry-go-rounds (Oasis Class) and observation pods (Quantum class). Carnival have a roller coaster type ride (Bolt) and MSC Seascape now has a Robotron ride.