The Wave Swinger one-upmanship continues in France with Typhoon, a new Star Flyer-style attraction which cradles riders in the flying position.

In a somewhat dubious twist, the new version which isn't from Funtime, but French manufacturer Troisne suspends riders in a sling similar to a Skycoaster complete with wings so that in theory you can gain altitude by outstretching your arms.

Troisne also manufactured the equally Heath Robinson-like Banzai, a strange V-shaped shuttle coaster which also has appeared at Foire Du Trone.

As you can see from RideDB's photos, Typhoon is an ugly ride, poorly presented and therefore lacking one of the few things John Phillips credited the original (pictured) with in his review a few months ago. It is difficult to imagine even myself on this ride, but it will have no problem filling seats (slings?) no doubt due to the fact only six people can ride at a time.

Typhoon, and about a million Mondial rides, will be at Foire Du Trone in Paris until May 28.

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