Before the ride begins, the floor under the riders' feet descends lower (almost like going deeper in the ground) due to how the pendulum swings.
If the floor did not move, serious injury to riders' legs and bodies would occur.
Due to the way in which the seats rotate, all riders face different angles of the ride.
Depending on where the rider is seated, they may experience some air-time as the swing reaches its maximum angle.
When the ride cycle ends, the pendulum returns to the 'loading position' and the floor rises to the riders' feet, allowing riders to exit and enter the ride.