The strips carry the supply current, and the cars are large enough so that the vehicle covers at least two strips at all times. Contacts under the vehicle touch the floor while a pole-mounted contact shoe touches the ceiling, forming a complete circuit.Ī newer method, the Floor Pick-Up (FPU) system, uses alternating strips of metal across the floor separated by insulating spacers, and no ceiling grid. The oldest and most common method, the Over Head System (OHS), uses a conductive floor and ceiling with opposing power polarities. The cars are commonly powered by one of three methods.
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The maximum load does not exceed 135kg, which can comprise one (1) person or one (1) adult/responsible caregiver with one (1) child under the age of six (6) seated on or between the drivers legs, the seat belt must fit around both the driver and child, the combined driver and child weight must not exceed 135kg.Bumper cars at a state fair in Raleigh, North Carolina, 1940 If you find yourself crossing/near the no bump zone, ALL cars will be momentarily shut off until you are moved away from the no bump area. Failure to avoid the no bump zone will impact the ride time of yourself and other riders. Riders must avoid any contact in the no bump zone at the entry doors and may not cross the designated coned ice bumper car area. You will not be refunded if this is the case.ĭo not exit the IBC until all IBC's have come to a complete stop, parked in the designated area and have been instructed to do so. No person will be permitted to ride if deemed to be unruly, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or judged to be incapable of operating the vehicle safely. Those with mobility impairments should have a caregiver present and speak with a member of staff before engaging in the ride. They shall be made aware of the Medical Condition Clause and the participant and operator shall make an informed decision based on safety as to their participation. Pregnant women or riders with high blood pressure, heart conditions, head injuries, epilepsy, or those with a history of neck or back injury should be aware that shunts and impacts will occur during the ride, and there is some risk of slipping/falling when entering/exiting the ice surface and car. Remove all loose articles before entering ride Lap-belt shall be worn snugly at all times during the ride and not unbuckled until instructed to do so by a member of staff No heels or slippery-soled dress shoes as these could puncture the car’s tube and represent a slip hazard when getting in/out of the car' Long hair and loose clothing need to be suitably contained Ĭlosed-toe flat, rubber-soled shoes must worn at all times. The lap-belt must go around both the driver and passenger Riders must be onsite at the ice arena 20 minutes prior to their ride time to check in & watch the safety briefing video.Īll drivers must be a minimum of 1100mm in height and age 6 years or older Īll passengers (3 years to 5 years) shall be safely seated on, or between the legs of, the driver who shall be an adult or caregiver.
The Ice Bumper Car ride is a 10 minute ride. Riders who miss the safety briefing will not be allowed on the Ice Bumper Cars and will not be eligible for a refund.
No refunds or re-bookings for late arrivals. Just because you’ve watched the video here doesn’t mean you can skip the in-person briefing.Įxample: a 3:00pm ride, requires all riders to be at the ice arena at 2:40pm. Please see below for complete Terms & Conditions and to watch the safety video.Ĭheck-in with an arena staff member 20 minutes before your scheduled Ice Bumper Car ride for a safety briefing. So do not book a time slot, if you have no one to watch your child. Please keep in mind if someone in your group is under 3 years or an infant, they will need a guardian as they cannot go on the ride & there are not breaks in the ride once it is going. Single riders must be at least 6 years and 110cms tall.Ī child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old can ride on the lap of an adult rider (18+) for $8 per rider. This can be booked online or on-site when you arrive and is at the Queenstown Ice Arena team’s discretion. The Family ride is good for for 2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children ages 6+ The Ice Bumper Car ride is a 10 minute ride on the cars. Cool fun for the entire family - ice bumper cars are completely unique! Unlike the more traditional bumper car, the ice bumper car experience is very fluid because the slippery surface allows for the cars to bump and slide.
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