Konga (ride)
| Konga | |
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| Data | |
| front | 18 m |
| depth | 14 m |
| Altitude | 45 m |
| Flight circle | 46.5 m |
| Flight angle | 120 degrees |
| connection | 155 kW |
| speed | 120 km / h |
| g-force | 4 g |
| min. height | 1.40 m |
| Theming | jungle |
| operator | Sebastian kitchen master |
| Manufacturer | KMG Easy Rides Netherlands |
| Type | Afterburner XXL |
Konga is a themed giant swing developed on the basis of a KMG- XXL-Afterburner . The transportable ride is designed in a jungle theme and fully themed.
A total of 20 people can be seated in the inverted gondola, which is divided into four square rows of seats and swings 45 meters in height at a speed of up to 120 km / h and an incline of up to 120 degrees. Here, centrifugal forces occur of up to 4 G . The passengers are facing inwards, their legs hang freely. In addition to the rocking motion, the gondola also rotates around its own axis. By on-board video system Live images from the gondola on LCD - flat screens are transmitted at the ride, so the live images on the fairground to see.
Konga is equipped with over 30 themed effects, including fire-breathing voodoo masks, torches, palm trees, bamboo decorations, over 70 decorative elements (including two life-size gorilla figures), and a giant gorilla spewing water mist Figure at the front of the ride.
During the journey, various special effects (including fog, light, fragrance effects) and specially composed soundtracks are used, which are also transmitted to the gondola via an onboard sound system. On the back wall of the fairground ride there is a 15 by 3 meter jungle panorama, in the entrance area Konga is equipped with two quiet zones and associated bamboo benches.
One of the quiet zones is designed as a photo spot with a giant gorilla figure; For every event at which Konga is a guest, the gorilla holds an individually designed fair heart in his hand, which names the event and the host city and graphically indicates its traditions.
All Konga employees and operators are included in the theme of the ride through safari clothing and associated accessories.
Konga has a total weight of 100 tons, which are moved in three transports. Konga is set up on an area of 18 × 14 meters, all transports are built into the ride. The preview of Konga took place in 2011 at the Biggest Fair on the Rhine in Düsseldorf, the official world premiere at the Hamburg Summer Cathedral in 2011.
Since the 2012 season, the amusement ride has also been used for selected Christmas events in full Christmas jungle decorations.
Konga at night
Data sheet 1
Data sheet 2
