The HUSS Ranger was first manufactured by HUSS in 1981, and is now in approx. 32 locations worldwide. Some 3 years later, the Ranger design was modified to form Rainbow - each ride offering a completely different sensation.
The Ranger looks impressive at night with a height of 66 ft and a dazzling light display. Though single-armed, it accommodates a huge capacity of 40 adult riders in 8 rows.
The operator has a choice of 4 ride programs or manual operation with a fast or slow orbit with varied heights. Unlike any other pendulum ride, the ship can orbit 360° from a stationary position.
The Ranger has an innovative safety harness for the rider. Instead of over-the-shoulder restraints, it uses fully-automated rectangular pads which pushes against the riders stomachs. (see photo) First-time riders are always taken by surprise as the safety harness closes, giving them the feeling they are about to be completely crushed! Nevertheless it is quite comfortable and fairly un-restrictive to the riders upper body unlike most upside-down rides.
Like Rainbow, the arm is swung hydraulically with four 90Kw drives.
I went on something similar to this ride, I think it was called the Footloose.Also,unlike this one there was no cage,so you were “free flying.”
ba-boss-bomb - July 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 am
theres lots of names for this too, there was one at M&D but it was removed, I wonder why?
Hannah - July 22nd, 2009 at 1:40 am
can you fall out?$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
mary - August 21st, 2009 at 9:11 pm
HA HA I ain’t a Chicken
Aaron J. Smith - September 13th, 2009 at 6:44 am
i went on it before, not as scary s you guys friken think. pretty safe too.
gaycant - September 26th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Awsome!!!! Let me try it!!!!!!!!
Unnamed - October 19th, 2009 at 5:21 am
So, if i wanted to be a “Rainbow” operator how would i start the mashine up?? is it as simple as it seems or a bit more difficult with the 90kW drives?? i had a look at one of ur machines tonight and it seemed a little different from what im use to working with?? i was just wondering if you could provide us with a little more information on how to get your design started and kept running over a period of time. I look forward to your reply. Regards Tom Cantro
Kyle - November 28th, 2009 at 1:10 am
can anybody tell me where to hire one of these rides??????
sofa king awesome - February 5th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
i dont know, but there is one at luna park sydney
Joe - February 20th, 2010 at 11:11 am
i’ve been on on before when i was 8 it wasn’t even freeky but it had no cage and the seats that are joined on to the platfor spun around it was fun
tristan - March 23rd, 2010 at 10:13 pm
I went on a double Ranger. It was scary!!
Jake Kosseris - April 27th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
scary but boring by george
george - May 1st, 2010 at 6:04 am
Rangers are so,so scary
mb - July 30th, 2010 at 5:05 am