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==In Real Life==
It is based on, and modeled after the S&S manufactured ride of the same name (S&S Sky Sling). They operated at several parks. Three six flags owned theme parks and UK's Fantasy Island, which were later removed due to maintenance issues. Two rides named "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VertiGo_(ride) VertiGo]" which were based on the same model, were both built in 2001 and operated at two Cedar Fair parks and were both removed for the 2001-2002 season after an incident at Cedar Point where one of the towers collapsed due to high winds, they were also the first models to be installed. Despite of this, several models still existed and opened years to come, a similar ride but of the same model 'Thrill Shot' opened in 2001 as well in Six Flags Magic Mountain, it closed in 2009 for maintenence, in 2011 it was announced it would not be reopening due to maintence costs, in 2012, the ride was dismantled and removed from the park. Similar rides albeit different color shcemes and vehicle type, both opened in 2003 as Eruption in Frontier City on April 3rd, 2003 and with the same name and ride opening the same year at Six Flags Great Adventure. Much like the aforementioned, throughout their lifespan, they suffered from mechanical issues, where the three towers were supposed to "sway" when the vehicle would go up to the top, however Six Flags managed the rides
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