The tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest made its debut on Thursday.
Located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, the Sky Striker stands 17 stories high and swings back-and-forth at a speed of 75 miles per hour, park officials say. Riders are said to experience an “intense feeling of weightlessness” when the pendulum swings to its peak, 172 feet in the air.
"Sky Striker is set to redefine the thrill experience at Six Flags Great America," says park president John Krajnak. "As a major thrill attraction, it is the perfect complement to the record-breaking lineup of roller coasters that our guests look forward to season after season."