Power Surge is a high-impact thrill ride

Thrill ride

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 designed by Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla

Zamperla

Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls....

. The Power Surge was first operated in 1999, and is produced in both trailer-mounted and park versions. Zamperla recommends that riders be 48 inches (122 cm) or taller; however, 52 inches (132 cm) is more common.
Six fixed arms are connected in an asterisk

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 pattern, with two sets of two seats attached at right angles to the arms. The arm assembly is connected to a main arm.