Directly from Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, the all-new TOPSPIN made its debut during the 1997 season. This world-class ride is the newest addition to the Strates Shows carnival and achieves ride effects that were previously held to be impossible.

This mega-fun machine sends riders into a swing pattern combined with sensational overhead loops. Two large masts lift riders 6 stories into the sky, and then the real fun begins. As it plummets downward, riders head toward the ground, then back up while simultaneously whipping end over end. One minute riders are hanging upside down--the next, they are unexpectedly flipped and gliding skyward again. Capable of both forward or backward motion, the TOPSPIN will test even the bravest daredevil with a vertical g-force reaching up to 4.0 g's.

The exhilaration of lights, sound and speed will awe riders into a jubilant state of sensory overload. The state-of-the-art light and sound system accentuates the gravity-induced accelerations, dazzling riders. With 16 different ride sequences, the TOPSPIN is a master of suspense, never allowing the rider to know what's coming next. Using its combination of rotating axes, the TOPSPIN creates an element of surprise that will keep riders coming back for more.