Pirates Caribbean – Nickel
Pirate-themed swinging ride by Romano Nickel
Operator: Romano Nickel (Ingelheim)
Pirates Caribbean Nickel brings a pirate atmosphere to the funfair. Behind its themed façade is a so-called swinging ride, in which a row of seats moves back and forth along a vertical track. Unlike a traditional swinging ship, you sit in a compact row while the mechanism controls the movement. This also makes the ride easy to follow from the outside. The pirate theme and lighting give the attraction its own character.
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What to expect
- Light show / LED facade
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
18 passenger seats; swinging-ride movement up to around nine metres high.
A compact ride with vertical movement and a pirate setting.
What riding Pirates Caribbean Nickel is like
At the start, the row of seats picks up speed and swings upwards in a circular motion. Passengers reach a height of around nine metres. The changes between rising and falling make the ride feel lively. You can feel the forces change during each ride. The compact attraction takes up less space than many large pendulum rides, but still offers plenty of ups and downs. The LED lighting also makes the swinging ride stand out after dark.
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General
- Manufacturer
- Ladislav/Husek (Czech Republic)
- Model
- Windscreen wiper
- Year built
- 2012
- Also known as
- Pirates Caribbean – Romano Nickel
Ride
- Height
- 9 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 6.5 × 14 m
- Power rating
- 15 kW
History and special features of Pirates Caribbean Nickel
The attraction was built in 2012 and is operated by showman Romano Nickel from Ingelheim. The manufacturer is listed as Ladislav and Husek from the Czech Republic. The attraction has 18 seats and requires an area of approximately 14 by 6,5 metres. Before Nickel, the attraction changed operators several times: it was initially with H. J. Blume and operated by Traber for a time, followed by N&B Jacobi. This history is important because older photos of the same attraction may show different operator names.
- Operator
- Romano Nickel (Ingelheim)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
Previous operators
2012–April 2013 H. J. Blume (Worms), operated by Traber for a time; May 2013–November 2016 N&B Jacobi (Dessau).
Who is the ride suitable for?
Before riding, bear in mind that a swinging ride can feel dynamic despite its comparatively low height. Its movement is different from that of a simple roundabout ride. If you're with children, check the posted rules on height and accompaniment. The number of seats alone does not indicate a general age limit. Weather, operating conditions and the ride programme may also affect how it feels.
Tips for your visit
The pirate decorations on Pirates Caribbean Nickel stand out particularly in the evening. For photos, choose a spot in front of the façade where you can see both the pirate theme and the moving row of seats. In daylight, you can make out the technical details; in the evening, the lighting takes centre stage. Find more roundabout rides in the rides overview. The Wissener marksmen's club describes this specific attraction and its ride.
The movement and ride experience depend on the ride programme; no generally documented maximum speed is available. The theming alone does not provide reliable information about age or height restrictions. Other pirate rides with the same name operated by different showmen are therefore not necessarily the same attraction. You can find further documented details in the Ride-Index for Pirates Caribbean.
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