CPC A63G 21/18 (2013.01) [A63G 31/007 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A ride system, comprising:
a flume providing a flow path of a water ride and configured to accommodate a buoyant ride vehicle;
at least one support element extending into the flow path and at least partially submerged within the flow path;
a driving mechanism configured to actuate the at least one support element such that the at least one support element moves relative to the flow path in response to a control signal, wherein the at least one support element is configured to contact the buoyant ride vehicle to control movement of the buoyant ride vehicle along the flow path while the at least one support element is being actuated; and
a controller configured to generate the control signal based at least in part on a location of the buoyant ride vehicle in the flow path and a timer controlling activation of a show element, wherein the show element is located along the flow path.
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