In 2016, a wide pedestrian zone, comfortable benches of original shape, lawns, pavilions and other amenities of civilization appeared on New Arbat. But perhaps the coolest thing is the swing. The roof protects them from bad weather, and there is a comfortable wooden flooring under their feet. The design is durable and made with adults in mind. It is not surprising that there are always many people who want to swing.

Circular swings at the Lyublino estate

Remember this eternal problem from childhood, when you want to swing, but all the swings are occupied? The Lyublino estate solved the problem in a simple but effective way: they built a giant swing. There are 28 seats attached to the circular structure - enough for both children and adults. The site is designed in the general style of the park; decorative larch panels were used for cladding.

The wave of reconstruction that swept through Moscow streets in 2013 also affected Triumfalnaya Square. Previously, it was an unremarkable piece of land in the flow of traffic, but now it is a whole cultural space. The square became pedestrian, pavilions and benches appeared. The hit of the updated square was the swing. Until 2015, swings of this type were not used in an urban environment, and now they can very rarely be found empty. The swing is wide, so two people can easily fit in it.

"Mega swing" in Gorky Park 0+

"Mega swing" is part playground"Salut" in Gorky Park, which is recognized as the largest gaming complex under open air in Russia. There is a whole complex of 29 swings on which you can swing while sitting, lying down, together and in other intricate ways. At night, cosmic lighting turns on, smoothly flowing from warm lamp shades to mysterious azure ones.

The Brateevskaya Poyma space was significantly transformed during the 2018 reconstruction. The territory was ennobled in accordance with modern architectural trends; sports grounds and sun loungers. Perhaps the most beautiful swing was installed on the embankment: it opens beautiful view on the floodplain of the Moscow River. Also on one of the recreation areas there are cozy swings and benches under awnings.

Panoramic swings in the Khodynskoye Pole park 0+

You can combine business with pleasure by swinging on a swing in the Khodynskoye Pole park. Due to the fact that the swing is installed on a 10-meter embankment hill, it offers stunning views of Moscow. And if you swing well, you will get the feeling of a full-fledged flight.

Swings in the park of the 850th anniversary of Moscow 0+

During the landscaping carried out in 2018, sports areas, a promenade along the river and three hanging swings on the embankment appeared in the 850th Anniversary Park in Maryino. The swing is large enough to easily accommodate two adults. There is also a bungee swing in the park.

Swings in Ivanovo Forest Park

A small but very cozy playground with three hanging swings and sofas appeared in the Ivanovo Forest Park in 2019. The swing is made of wood and evokes thoughts of a leisurely country holiday. During the recent reconstruction, the park also added bicycle paths and sports grounds.

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True thrill-seekers are unlikely to be surprised by a parachute jump. They are ready to travel even to the other side of the world to tickle their nerves.

We are in website We have selected 12 of the most breathtaking attractions in the world, the mere sight of which will already get your adrenaline pumping!

Insanity, USA

The name of this carousel translates to "madness" and it is the tallest carousel on the planet. It is located at an altitude of about 300 meters and is mounted 20 meters from the edge of the roof of one of the skyscrapers. The carousel is a structure with open cabins for passengers, which rotates at a speed of 60 km/h at an angle of 70°. By the way, all passengers face down to the ground during rotation.

X-Scream, USA

The X-Scream attraction is located on the roof of the hotel, 350 meters high. It looks like a trailer into which passengers sit. Then he accelerates, drives 8 meters beyond the roof, stops abruptly and suddenly dives down. Screams and screams are guaranteed.

Big Shot, USA

The Big Shot ride is located in the same hotel and is considered the tallest ride in the world. A platform with seats around the entire perimeter is attached to the tower spire. The platform shoots upward at great speed and then freefalls. If you love the feeling of your heart jumping out of your chest, you'll love it here.

White Cyclone, Japan

The highlight of this attraction is that it is made of wood, and is also one of the longest roller coasters: the length of the path with dizzying climbs and spiral descents reaches 1.7 km. The height of the attraction is equal to the height of a 15-story building, and the speed of the wooden trolleys can exceed 100 km/h.

Giant Canyon Swing, USA

The attraction in the form of a giant swing is located on the slope of a cliff at an altitude of 400 meters above the Colorado River. The swing seats 4 passengers and swings 112° above the horizon at a speed of 80 km/h. Finding yourself in high point, extreme sports enthusiasts can gaze at the almost endless cliff opening below them. According to the creators of this attraction, none of the visitors decided to ride the swing a second time.

EdgeWalk, Canada

Those who think they are not afraid of heights have simply never been to Toronto. Here you can take a walk on the site, which is located on the 116th floor of the television tower. For a whole 30 minutes you can walk along the edge of the observation deck without handrails or fences. The only safety precaution is a safety harness with a cable.

Insano, Brazil

From one glance at this water slide I'm already holding my breath. After all, riding along it means descending from the height of a 14-story building at incredible speed, almost at a vertical angle. And all this in 5 seconds! The descent from the slide ends in a large pool, where extreme sports enthusiasts can catch their breath and come to their senses.

Takabisha, Japan

Takabisha is the coolest roller coaster in the world, on this moment They are also a record holder in size. 1,000 meters in 1 minute and 52 seconds and 7 sharp turns. And in some sections of turns, the cabin even breaks away from the rails and moves, sliding along a magnetic levitation.

Zip World at Penrhyn Quarry, UK

On the Zip World at Penrhyn Quarry rope ride, extreme sports enthusiasts accelerate to 161 km/h at an altitude of several hundred meters, and the flight itself lasts 2 minutes. I wonder if visitors have time to enjoy the beautiful view of majestic mountains and a mesmerizing emerald lake?

24.11.2014
Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi opens a new attraction - SochiSwing - the highest swing in the world with a shoulder height of 170 m. What it looks like and what it is eaten with - see the link.

Sochi Swing AJ Hackett 170m

The world's tallest swing opened in Sochi. RiderHelp visited there and experienced the joys of childhood

The height of SochiSwing is 170 m, which is 50 meters higher than a similar swing in New Zealand's Nevis, which for a long time was considered a record high.

The pendulum flight over the gorge begins from the platform at the beginning of the SkyBridge. A swing with a height of just a few seconds flies 500 m to the other side of the Akhshtyr Gorge.

For the first time, SochiSwing technology uses not a steel cable, but a Dynex cable - which makes the swing smoother, without any jerks or overloads. Dynex is stronger than steel cable, but at the same time lighter and combines high flexibility and good dynamic properties.

At SochiSwing you can swing either alone or in company with a friend. And the jump master will launch you into flight, or you can entrust this to your friend.

Price issue

First jump: Solo - 7,000 rub. and together 10,000 rubles. , all subsequent ones on any other day - 4,000 rubles, repeated on the same day - 2,500 rubles, every fifth is free.

Entrance to Skypark 700 rub.

From November 5 to 14, SKYPARK, together with MAX-FM, held the “Rock up November” campaign, the winner of which had the opportunity to be the first to fly on SochiSwing. It was Natalya Amelchenko. Over the course of 8 days, Natalya never lost and her first flight on SochiSwing deservedly goes to her.

Skypark has prepared several promotions in honor of Sochi City Day and the opening of SochiSwing. On November 22-23, entrance to the park for all residents and guests of the city of Sochi with a 50% discount (350 rubles). And during the first 4 days of SochiSwing (November 20-23), everyone will receive a free media package - GoPro photos and videos of their flight.

Find out more detailed information and get accreditation for the event using the following contacts:

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SKYPARK AJ Hackett Sochi is a joint project with the New Zealand company AJ Hackett International - the founder of bungee jumping.

SKYPARK is located on the territory of Sochi national park V picturesque place Akhshtyr Gorge is a 20-minute drive from the Airport.

SKYPARK will be the largest facility not only for the AJ Hackett company, but for the entire bungee jumping industry. The SKYPARK AJ Hackett Sochi brand will bring together the most unique attractions and facilities worthy of the Guinness Book of Records.

The central place in the park is occupied by the SkyBridge - the longest pedestrian bridge suspension bridge in the world - its length is 439 m. This unique structure stretches over the Mzymta River at an altitude of 207 m. On the bridge are located observation decks With panoramic views to the Caucasus Mountains and Black Sea coast. For attractions from AJ Hackett, special platforms have been constructed on the bridge at the beginning and middle of the bridge. One of the highest bungees in the World BUNGY 207m, BUNGY 69m, the highest swing SochiSwing - 170 m and the fastest troll - MegaTroll - with a speed of up to 150 km/h.

In addition to the attractions from AJ Hackett, all visitors to the park will be offered adventures in the Mowgli rope park, an interactive bungee jumping museum, adventure routes in the company of professional guides with via ferrata and canyoning, and a climbing wall with an area of ​​1200 sq.m. outdoors, restaurant and amphitheater on the edge of the gorge.

The Skypark attractions will be maintained under the supervision of foreign certified specialists from the AJ Hackett company, who will also provide regular training for Russian instructors. At all AJ Hackett facilities, it is mandatory to record every jump and weight of a participant in the attraction.

As of today, the SkyBridge, BUNGY 69 m and BUNGY 207 m, SochiSwing are fully ready and tested.

All other attractions and activities of the park will be launched as soon as they are ready and undergo a full testing procedure.

Adrenaline junkies should definitely visit the small American town of Glenwood Springs in Colorado.
This is where you can get an unreal adrenaline rush and get an unforgettable experience.

2. Big Shot attraction

Another crazy Big Shot ride at the Stratosphere Hotel is the highest in the world in terms of total height above ground level. The attraction is a catapult that accelerates visitors at a speed of 72 km per hour over 329 meters, and then makes a free fall down.

3. X Scream attraction

This attraction is a carriage located on the edge of the hotel roof, which accelerates and extends beyond the rails 8 meters from the edge of the tower.

4. The Smiler attraction Alton Park Towers, UK

The creators of The Smiler at Alton Towers amusement park designed it together with psychologists to increase the fear factor.
Now the attraction holds the record for the largest number of turns in the world, namely 14.

In addition, during the ride at speeds of up to 85 km per hour, visitors will experience various psychological effects, including optical illusions such as blinding lights and looming syringes, which, according to the creators, will “blur the line between illusion and reality.”

5. Roller coaster Superman: Escape from Krypton, California, USA

The attraction, called Superman: Escape from Krypton, is located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

It propels passengers at a speed of 160 km per hour to the height of a 41-story tower, and then plunges them back 126 meters, face down.

6. Thunder Dolphin attraction in Tokyo Dome City, Japan

The Thunder Dolphin ride is located in the Tokyo Dome City amusement park and is the 6th tallest continuous roller coaster in the world.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that during the ride, it passes through a concrete ring in the building and also through the world's first centerless Ferris wheel.

The leader in the category “the highest swing in the world” in the Guinness Book of Records was the SochiSwing attraction in Sochi park entertainment Skypark. The height of the swing is 170 m, which is 50 meters higher than a similar swing in the New Zealand city of Nevis, which for a long time held the record for height. The path of the swing passes over the Akhshtyrsky (Dzykhrinsky) gorge, which is 500 meters wide. The installation of the entire structure, including the installation of ventilation systems for administrative premises and the cable system, was completed in August 2014, and the record was counted in November. Know-how was used during construction. For example, the cables are made of modern lightweight and durable material.

The highest swings await extreme sports enthusiasts seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. The first jump costs 7,000 rubles. If you decide to take a second flight within 24 hours, you can get a discount and pay only 2,500 thousand rubles. Subsequent jumps cost 4,000 rubles, and every fifth jump is free. A tandem jump costs 10 thousand rubles.

Each lover of extreme flights receives, along with their impressions, a certificate of completion of the jump and a T-shirt as a souvenir. Only the bravest will get the souvenir - you cannot buy T-shirts with symbols separately from the flight.

People over 10 years old can ride the record swing, but there is a list of contraindications.

Previously, the highest attraction of this type was considered to be a swing in New Zealand. Their height was 120 meters. Other attractions were also included in the Guinness Book of Records, for example, and.