Viking's Rage (Canada's Wonderland)

Viking's Rage is a swinging ship ride at Canada's Wonderland.[1] Viking's Rage was the first of three swinging pendulum rides that operated at the park.[1] Today, there are only two pendulum rides at the park after Jet Scream was removed to make room for WindSeeker. The ride is also very similar to Jet Scream (now removed) with the only difference of The Rage not going upside down. The ride opened in 1981 s Viking's Rage, but was renamed The Rage in 1997. This name change lasted up until 2019, in which the park reverted it back to Viking's Rage.[2]

Viking's Rage
Viking's Rage (then "The Rage") during operation in the 2007 season.
Canada's Wonderland
AreaMedieval Faire
Coordinates43°50′38.11″N 79°32′30.71″W
StatusOperating
Opening date1981
Ride statistics
Attraction typeSwinging Ship
ManufacturerHUSS Park Attractions
Rows9
Riders per row5 - 6
Duration2 minutes and 30 seconds
Height restriction99 cm (3 ft 3 in)
Fast Lane available

Structure

Viking's Rage is mainly made up of 4 different parts. The first part is the "ship" itself. This is where the riders sit during the ride. The second part are the four supports that hold the entire ride up. They hold the "ship" and what the "ship" hangs on. The third part is what the "ship" hangs on. It is made up of several different parts and involves anything above the "ship" excluding the supports.[1] The fourth (and final) part are the two mechanical wheels underneath the "ship". This is what pushes the "ship" forward whenever the "ship" passes over the wheels.

Ride experience

For a total ride time of about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, the "ship" begins by swinging higher and higher every time it passes over the wheels underneath (Still staying under 90-degrees). Once the ride begins to stop, the wheels act like brakes which slow down the "ship" every time it passes over the wheels until the ride comes to a complete stop.

References
  1. "Canada's Wonderland 'The Rage'". PCW Junkies. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  2. "All the changes coming to Canada's Wonderland in 2019".
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