Log flume (ride) - Wikipedia
Log flumes (colloquially known as log rides) are amusement rides consisting of a water flume and (artificial) hollow logs or boats. Passengers sit in the logs, which are propelled along the flume by the flow of water.
Log flume - Wikipedia
A log flume or lumber flume is a watertight flume constructed to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain using flowing water. Flumes replaced horse- or oxen-drawn carriages on dangerous mountain trails in the late 19th century.
Log Flume At Six Flags Great Adventure
One of the most revolutionary rides developed by Six Flags in cooperation with Arrow Dynamics Corporation was the log flume. Earlier in the 20th century, "shoot the chutes" style boat rides were the big innovation in amusement parks, but they were one trick rides and not very safe.
Log Flume - Coasterpedia - The Roller Coaster and Flat Ride Wiki
Mar 4, 2024 · A log flume is a type of water ride where logs or boats are propelled around a trough by the water flowing through it. Traditionally, the vehicles used resemble logs and seat up to four passengers inline. Originally a permanent attraction, log …
Flume Ride - Intamin Amusement Rides
Sep 19, 2019 · Intamin’s ergonomically shaped flume boats with the individual adjustable lap-bar-restraints ensure maximum freedom and comfort as well as highest safety. Available in 6 or 8 passenger two-abreast and 6 passenger in-line logs.
Log Flume: Part one of a wet adventure – ParkVault
Apr 3, 2015 · Those unique bamboo boats were fabricated in 1969 for the Bamboo Chute log flume at Six Flags Astroworld (Houston, TX). After a few years of running at La Ronde (Montreal, QC), the boats were finally repainted brown to better suit the logging theme of the ride.
Log Flume - Mack Rides
Six persons in a row can get on board our different styled boats: Logs, bathtubs, futuristic hydroboats or a stick of dynamite – each can be designed at will of our customers. Various direction changes and double drops are set to surprise – even indoor or outdoor a logflume is a must for every amusement park.
Flume - Interlink
The Flume is a popular amusement ride consisting of log boats travelling through a water channel specifically designed to suit the site.
Chronicling America’s Love of the Log Flume - Atlas Obscura
Sep 7, 2016 · The first log flume ride as we know it today debuted in 1963 at Six Flags Over Texas. Called El Aserradero (translated as, “The Sawmill”), the ride was the creation of Arrow Development, an ...
Log Flume - coneyislandcentral.com
Name: Log Flume. Opened: 1968. Relocated: To Kings Island in 1972 where it was known as the Kings Mills Log Flume. Manufactured by: Arrow Development Company. Cost: $500,000. Boats: The ride featured 23 four person fiberglass log boats that …