Stormforce 10

Stormforce 10
Drayton Manor Resort
Area	Adventure Cove
Status	Operating
Cost	£3,000,000
Opening date	29 April 1999
Replaced	Log Flume
General statistics
Type	Grand Flume
Manufacturer	BEAR GmbH
Designer	Farmer Studios
Lift system	Three conveyer lift hills
Height	54 ft (16 m)
Length	1,700 m (5,600 ft)
Speed	65 km/h (40 mph)
Duration	7 minutes
Restraint style	Grabrails
Height restriction	130 cm (4 ft 3 in)

Stormforce 10 is a ride that recreates the story of a lifeboat rescue, launched in association with the RNLI. The ride is located at Drayton Manor Resort near Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. the height and age restrictions are; 1.3m and 14+ to ride alone

Ride experience

The ride begins with the boat being sent into the launch area where a canopy closes behind. A lifeguard figure to the left of the boat shines a torch in his eyes and says “Hold On Tight Now! Here Ya Go!” as the boat tilts upwards. He will then push a lever which then sends the boat 10 ft into the water below, slightly soaking those in the front.( From 2007-2010 & as of 2021 the boats are launched manually) The boat then goes around a waterfall-like structure before climbing 9m up the next hill. At the top, the boat is placed on a turntable that sends it in to a backwards drop segment, which is notorious for drenching riders. The boat goes around a second turntable which turns the ride forwards again, and then goes through a themed tunnel before going back outside where the boat climbs a 60-foot hill. At the top, riders are given views of the whole park, before turning towards the lake where the final and largest drop occurs. The drop itself is a doubledrop, offering airtime and it gives a large spectacular splash then slowly climbs the last hill back into the station.