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This is an animated rendering of the new 2011 attraction for Knott's Berry Farm, WindSeeker.

-PRESS RELEASE-

WindSeeker will be designed and manufactured by Mondial, a company based in the Netherlands that has been creating thrill rides for the amusement park industry since 1987. Mondial is known for their innovative and unique rides and maintains the highest standards in regards to quality and safety.

WindSeeker will feature 32, 2-person gondolas that will ascend to a height of 301 feet. Once it has reached the top of the tower, WindSeeker will spread it's metal arms swinging riders for a 60 second flight at a 45 degree angle at a speed of 8 rotations per minute.

"Due to the long airtime, riders will experience a spectacular sense of weightlessness. This, combined with the fact that riders legs will be unrestrained, will create a sense of exhilaration which will enhance the feeling of free flight," said Knott's General Manager, Marty Keithley.

WindSeeker will be located in the Fiesta Village section of the park, nestled between Silver Bullet, Jaguar!, and the Knott's Carrousel. Groundbreaking for WindSeeker began in January 2011 with completion expected by summer 2011.

-FACT SHEET-

MANUFACTURER: Mondial
COST: $5,000,000
HEIGHT: 301 Feet (91.7 Meters)
CAPACITY: 32 Suspended Twin Seats (64 total passengers)
HEIGHT REQUIREMENT: 48"
RIDE CYCLE TIME: 3 Minutes
ASCENT/DESCENT: 50 Seconds
ROTATION SPEED: 8 Rotations per minute, 25-30 mph (40-48 kmh)
DIAMETER IN FULL SWING: 110 Feet
MAX. SWING ANGLE OF ARM: Up to 45 degrees
LOCATION: Fiesta Village
GROUNDBREAKING: Fall 2010
OPENING: Summer 2011