I loved the Double Shot at Rye Playland and its my favorite ride at Rye Playland. Not as good as Canobies Star Blaster, this black, S&S Double Shot tower is towards the left of the park entrance. A walk-on every time I rode it, Double Shot loaded and unloaded very quickly. Riding in red seats, Double Shot seats 3 riders on each side. Just before the ride begins, the ride shoot some smoke out from the base of the ride. Though it looks cool from while not on the ride, its sort of bothersome while on the ride. Once the ride begins, you are slowly hoisted up to a launch position. You have no warning when you will launch so it can be sudden. The quick launch is very strong for a small tower like this (85ft tall). At the top you get some insane ejector air. Then you plummet back down getting a brief stomach dropping sensation and launched back up again. You get some more outstanding air-time and then drop back down. Before the ride ends you bounce up and down gradually lowering back to ground level. Overall, an excellent S&S Double Shot and the best ride at Rye Playland. I highly recommend Double Shot for thrill-seekers who enjoy any drop towers. Double Shot isnt as tall as some other models, this is a great tower to introduce people to drop towers with.
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