What will undoubtedlybecome one of the top tourist attractions in North America, the SkyJump at theStratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is best described as a “controlledfreefall.” Lucky adrenalinejunkies and average Joes alike will have the opportunity to plummet 855 feet ata scream-inducing speed of up to 40 mph – all while enjoying breathtaking viewsof the world famous Las Vegas Strip… if they can bear to keep their eyes open, thatis. SkyJump Las Vegas offers a wayto experience thrills similar to skydiving and base jumping – with the addedbenefit of doing it over the Las Vegas Strip – day or night. The attraction joins three thrill ridesalready atop the tower: Big Shot,X-Scream and Insanity.
Las Vegas is known already for itsexhilarating and adrenaline pumping social scene, whether visitors experience abig win at the casinos, head to the chapel or party like a rock star in thehottest clubs. In fact, Vegas fansmay think they’ve seen it all. However, according to Frank Riolo, CEO of American Casino &Entertainment Properties:
“While the entireexperience – from preparation to landing – takes just 30 minutes, the thrillwill last a lifetime,” he said. “Stratosphere has made a commitment toreinvesting in our property at all levels and this will be an outstandingaddition for everyone – whether you’re making the leap yourself or watchingthose daring enough to do it.”
Riders of SkyJump Las Vegas are given a short safety lesson and then suited upin Stratosphere’s custom “jump suits.” The rider is then connected to apatented high-speed “descender” machine and led to the edge of a small platformwhere they leap out and descend the 100+ story height of Stratosphere. Guide wires keep riders from strayingoff course in what is an incredibly safe, yet audacious adventure. Just prior to reaching the rapidlyapproaching ground, the machine slows the rider down, bringing them to acontrolled and safe landing.
The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is located at 2000 Las Vegas BoulevardSouth. SkyJumpLas Vegas costs $99.99 per person and riders must be 14 years old to jump. For more information, call (702) 380-7777. Also, visit online at www.stratospherehotel.com and www.SkyJumpLasVegas.com.
