Topple Tower

When the ride cycle is started, the gondola is raised towards the top of the tower, and begins to rotate at between 9 and 11 rpm.

There were rumours that van Orsouw ARDS was, in fact, a blind-trust company of another, until today unknown, Amusement Ride manufacturer.

Following the conclusion of the trial, no noteworthy design activities of van Orsouw ARDS have been observed, though legally the company still exists.

Future buyers of the Topple Tower, therefore, run the risk of the blind trust company becoming active again and resuming litigation.

The safety system would not let operators override the sensor, leaving 40 passengers stranded on the ride, some for as many as 6 hours.