Looking for some action? Like white-knuckling, scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs action? Head to The STRAT. Then take a ride all the way up to the top of the SkyPod and choose between two different thrills. (Note: Insanity and X-Scream are closed at this time).
Big Shot straps in 16 riders and with 4 Gs of speed shoots them 160 feet into the air at 45 mph up the Skypod’s mast—you’ll be at the top of the pod, nearly 1,100 feet from the ground. Then riders will slowly return back down, only to be shot up again, flipping your stomach and turning on those wide smiles from the thrill of it all. It’s also one of the best spots to check out the entire Vegas valley as you slide back down to the platform.
If you have even more guts and a tolerance for some mind-bending heights, try the SkyJump experience. Strap into your gear and lean over the top of the tower to check out the bullseye more than 800 feet below. Then, take the open-air leap off the tower and fly down towards the earth at speeds topping 40 mph. This is definitely a forget-your-worries-and-just-let-go-for-a-few-moments experience. It’s also a thrill ride that holds the Guinness World Record for the highest commercial decelerator descent facility.
The STRAT, 702.380.7777
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