What is the difference between the Power Tower and the Superman tower of power that was at six flags?

My brother thinks he will get his feet cut off on Power Tower, Is that possible?What is the difference between the Power Tower and the Superman tower of power that was at six flags?These are two entirely different rides, produced by different manufacturers.

Superman:Tower of Power (not to be confused with various other tower rides at Six Flags parks bearing the same name) that was formely at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom was manufactured by Intamin. The cars on this ride are lifted to the top by cable, which are then released, allowing gravity to take over. The cars are stopped by a magnetic braking system.

Power Tower at Cedar Point was manufactured by S%26amp;S power, and this ride uses compressed air. The ride vehicles are either launched upward or pushed downward by a thrust of compressed air. Your brother can rest assured, his feet will be fine on this ride.

The ride experience also differs on these two rides. The intamin rides are more intense, because there is no 'cushion' of compressed air; as gravity is in complete control here.

On the S%26amp;S rides, you have a 'cushion' of compressed air which allows the ride vehicles to maintain a constant speed throughout the ride. The result is a less intense ride overall. However, there is some nice airtime (weightlessness) at the top of the tower in both Space Shot (launch upward) and the Turbo Drop modes (slow climb up the tower, then 'pushed' downward).

Regarding Superman: Tower of Power, which was formerly located at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom; this was a freak accident. This incident has resulted in ride closures and detailed inspections to ensure the Intamin rides are safe for the public to ride. These rides now undergo more detailed and thorough inspections before they open to the public. This accident was tragic and very costly for all parties involved, particularly for the injured young woman. No one wants to repeat these events, so there are additional measures in place to ensure the public is safe.

That being said, I have ridden the Intamin drop towers before and after the incident, and I will continue to do so. Rest assured, tell your brother that he will be perfectly safe, and that he will be missing a fun ride if he doesn't ride Power Tower.

I have personally logged hundreds of rides on both types of rides.What is the difference between the Power Tower and the Superman tower of power that was at six flags?well now you cant because before you ride it the staff MUST check the ride first for damage, so i dont think your brother will lose his legs. if he does, *knock on wood* sue the park. idk the differrence between those rides.. i never heard of them..

well so yeah =o)