Jumping Frog

Bounce Rhythm and Session Turnover for Riders Over Three

Six cabins and six seats per cycle set the ceiling on this ride, and the bounce rhythm is what fills them. The frog cars land and lift again on a beat children can anticipate, so the sensation reads as fun rather than as a jolt at the bottom of the stroke. Boarding is the real constraint: parents lift smaller children into the cabins, which is why a single attendant who knows the restraint well will out-perform a larger team that swaps positions. Family zones that also run a sky net bumper car for the same age band can share one queue lane and one gate rota.

Height, Coverage and Slab Footprint on an 8.5-Metre Bounce Ride

The ride stands 8.5m tall and covers a circle 6m across. That footprint fits a family zone corner, while the height makes the frog cabins visible from the far side of the park — useful free wayfinding on a busy day. Check overhead clearance before you settle on the position, because roof structures, lighting masts and mature tree canopies all sit inside the working envelope. The 12KW drive carries six occupants through the full bounce without straining at the top of the stroke. Leave service access around the base circle so a technician can reach the frame without pulling panels off the cabins.

How Many Preschoolers Clear the Gate in an Hour

Throughput on a bounce ride is decided by handover, not by the cycle itself. Six cabins fill quickly when parents ride along or pass a child in, but a slow changeover between cycles is what costs you riders at peak. A queue rail that keeps the next six children waiting near the gate shortens that handover more than any other single change. Run the age and height check at the entrance rather than on the platform, so nobody is turned away after boarding. Mall operators who run an indoor electric trackless train alongside it often use the same staff rota, since both attractions load in small batches.

Spring Wear and Frame Checks on a Repeated-Bounce Ride

A repeated vertical bounce loads the structure differently from a spinning ride, and the inspection list reflects that. Springs, dampers and the joints between the frog cabins and the frame are the items to watch on a monthly walk-through. FRP bodies absorb minor knocks better than thin metal shells, but check the mounting bolts for hairline cracks once the season ends. CE certification covers the unit as shipped, and keeping your own torque log makes a local inspection straightforward. Installation videos ship with the ride, so a site technician can rebuild the drive assembly without waiting for a service visit.

Technical Specifications