New swing ride opens at King's Island amusement park

MASON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio amusement park has opened a new swing ride that spins riders 30 stories above the ground.

The WindSeeker debuted today at Kings Island, more than seven weeks after the park opened for the season.

The ride’s launch was delayed by record rainfall and high winds in April that prevented final testing.

The 301-foot-tall tower ride has two-person swings that allow riders’ feet to dangle free. The park says riders begin rotating in a circular motion as the swings ascend the tower, reaching speeds of up to 30 mph at the top and flaring out 45 degrees from the tower.

The park north of Cincinnati says the $5 million WindSeeker will provide riders with 18-mile views on a clear day.