Stratosphere debuts SkyJump in Las Vegas

I'm already hearing negative comments about this like, 'It's not even a true freefall', and 'Only 40mph? That's LAME!!!1!' (paraphrasing, of course). I guess the fact that it begins with JUMPING OFF AN 800-FOOT TOWER doesn't matter.

Looks like a fun ride. Kinda pricey, but that's to be expected since capacity will be quite low.

My wife and I had dinner at the Stratospehere a couple of weeks ago. After we were seated, the waitress stopped by and said 'If you see anyone falling past the window, don't worry, we are just testing a new ride.' I was waiting all evening for someone to jump, just to see what kind of reaction that might get from the other guests.

I'd totally do it. 'Only' going 40mph while jumping 800+feet is enough of a thrill for me.

I wonder if any of the "neighbors" have since moved on, allowing them to resume plans for the fishhook coaster. ;)

I never understood how you have a right to complain about anything living near the strip. Especially the crappy end of it.

Jeff said:
I never understood how you have a right to complain about anything living near the strip. Especially the crappy end of it.

And that is most assuredly the 'crappy' end of it. ;)

This looks freaky as hell. Noooo thank you!

Allow me to throw my hat in with the 'It's not even a true freefall', and 'Only 40mph? That's LAME!!!1!' crowd.

I can bungee jump three times for the same price down by Circus Circus. While I'm sure it's fun (especially if you're not big on heights), it's not as cool as it could be, and definitely not worth the price IMO. To me this is a larger, more exposed version of S&S towers, which I find boring for the simple fact that it's not exciting to descend from any height (I'm looking at you Power Tower) if you're not freefalling.

I'd rather jump out of a plane (now that's a free fall!) but this looks pretty awesome too.

I would find it pretty thrilling just to stand on top of the Stratosphere Tower...let alone "fall" down the side of it. I think there is plenty of thrill for the price...but count me out as actually wanting to do it. I will live vicariously through others.

BBSpeed26 said:I'm looking at you Power Tower.

Since when is Power Tower not free fall?

I always thought that Power Tower actually pushes the ride vehicle downward during the fall.

(Wait, is it just me, or is there a lot of topics recently where someone tries to get the discussion about Cedar Point and not what we are supposed to be talking about?)

I would love to get to Vegas someday. I'd definitely pay a visit to the Stratosphere, and I'd probably spring for some of the attractions there too. 99 bucks is a pretty high price though. I wonder if a lot of people will pay that much.

LostKause said:

(Wait, is it just me, or is there a lot of topics recently where someone tries to get the discussion about Cedar Point and not what we are supposed to be talking about?)

I think that is the root evil of the internet chat forums - to meander and digress...

I don't view a big swarm of it though - any digs here I'm missing?

Controlled fall or not - 825 feet is friggin high..... not sure I could do it!

I think I would definitely do it.. I'd probably be scared to death at the top, but it'd be pretty cool once you stepped/jumped off. I wish Vegas had a pay-one-price deal for all of the thrill rides out there though.