Kaix
05-09-2006, 10:09 AM
G-MAX bungee jump encounters first setback
One of two cables attached to the capsule in the G-MAX ride at Clarke Quay broke on Sunday night.
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
Originating from New Zealand, the G-MAX ride, also known as reverse bungee jumping, made its debut in Singapore two years ago.
It had a clean track record until now.
Passengers seated in the capsule are propelled to a height of 60 metres at speeds of almost 200 kilometres per hour.
Each cable attached to the capsule can support weight of up to 10,000 kilogrammes, and it experiences the greatest tension when the capsule is at ground level.
On Sunday night, one of the cables broke just before three tourists were propelled into the air.
Kobie Rhodes, General Manager, G-MAX, said: "They were obviously shaken, but we've given a full refund for their ride. We've exchanged details, and we would be discussing the matter with them personally."
G-MAX says that the staff conduct safety tests before they begin operation every day, and that they are still unable to determine the cause of the problem at this point.
They hope to resume business by May 9.
One of two cables attached to the capsule in the G-MAX ride at Clarke Quay broke on Sunday night.
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
Originating from New Zealand, the G-MAX ride, also known as reverse bungee jumping, made its debut in Singapore two years ago.
It had a clean track record until now.
Passengers seated in the capsule are propelled to a height of 60 metres at speeds of almost 200 kilometres per hour.
Each cable attached to the capsule can support weight of up to 10,000 kilogrammes, and it experiences the greatest tension when the capsule is at ground level.
On Sunday night, one of the cables broke just before three tourists were propelled into the air.
Kobie Rhodes, General Manager, G-MAX, said: "They were obviously shaken, but we've given a full refund for their ride. We've exchanged details, and we would be discussing the matter with them personally."
G-MAX says that the staff conduct safety tests before they begin operation every day, and that they are still unable to determine the cause of the problem at this point.
They hope to resume business by May 9.