S&S Sports Power, Inc. was founded with the creation of the first pneumatic launch tower, “Space Shot."
1994
The Frog Hopper vertical ride was introduced as a junior ride for kids.
1995
S&S developed the downward launched tower called “Turbo Drop.”
1996
The Double Shot was created. This combined both upward and downward launch experiences on a single ride.
1998
The Company’s name was formally changed to S&S Worldwide, Inc.
2000
S&S turned the industry on its side by applying the vertical pneumatic launch system to a launched roller coaster.
2001
S&S acquired certain assets of the bankrupt Arrow Dynamics, which included Arrow’s ride patents. Our purchase of select Arrow assets allowed us to include the 4D coaster concept in our future lineup.
2002
The Air Launch Coaster “Dodonpa” opened in Fuji-Q Highland park. Recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records as the “Fastest Roller Coaster in the World,” it was the first coaster to exceed 100mph with a 107mph launch.
2002
S&S introduced the pneumatically powered “Screamin’ Swing”.
2004
“El Loco” debuted at Indiana Beach. S&S was again recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for the steepest drop on a roller coaster with the initial 120-degree drop.
2008
S&S introduced the 4D Free Spin coaster, a “spin” on the original and exciting Arrow 4th Dimension ride.
2012
Sansei Technologies, Inc. became the sole owner of S&S Worldwide, Inc.
2014
S&S completed and moved into its new state-of-the-art manufacturing, design, and administrative building.
2018
S&S completed the record-breaking Steel Curtain roller coaster at Kennywood Park. Steel Curtain was later awarded the 2019 Golden Ticket Best New Roller Coaster award.
