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About This Experience at The STRAT

The STRAT SkyPod Thrill Rides are a collection of adrenaline-pumping attractions located atop the 1,350-foot STRAT Tower. The experience includes Big Shot (a pneumatic launch that shoots riders 160 feet up at 45 mph from a 921-foot platform), X-Scream (a teeter-totter coaster that propels riders 27 feet head-first over the tower's edge), and SkyJump (a controlled freefall descent). These rides offer unmatched views of the Las Vegas Valley and Strip, making them ideal for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies looking for a unique Vegas experience.

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Interesting Facts

• •Big Shot launches 16 riders 160 feet into the air at 45 mph in seconds from a 921-foot-high platform, reaching a maximum height of 1,081 feet
• •X-Scream propels riders head-first 27 feet over the edge of the tower from 866 feet high, dangling them weightlessly above the Las Vegas Strip
• •SkyJump is a controlled freefall experience that descends the exterior of the tower with panoramic views of the Las Vegas Valley
• •All rides operate weather permitting, with variable hours between 10 AM and 10 PM daily

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Hidden Gems

• •SkyJump operates earlier hours (10 AM start) compared to Big Shot and X-Scream (2 PM start), making it ideal for early-morning thrill-seekers avoiding afternoon crowds
• •Visit during weekday mornings for shorter wait times on SkyJump before the afternoon rush begins on the Strip

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