After a two year hiatus, cable-skiing has made a return to Singapore.
Under a new management, Singapore Wake Park – the only cable-wakeboarding park here – reopened at East Coast Park over last weekend, it said in a statement today.
Cable-wakeboarding is water skiing or wakeboarding using the pull of a cable system that runs continuously around the lagoon in the park.
The new facility features state-of-the-art cable systems designed for beginners as well as for experienced wakeboard enthusiasts.
It also has a cafe and a bar, from where you can watch the action.
Taking over from the previous management SKI360 is the Island Lifestyle Group Private Limited. The company has partnered up with Sesitec, a German company renowned for designing and building cable systems worldwide.
A two-tower system is designed with safety in mind for novices, including children as young as six years and seniors. Only one rider can participate each time, which allows the instructor to pay attention on the individual.
The speed can gather slowly from 0 km/h to 25 km/h, which helps the rider to anticipate the pull of the cable.
Experienced riders can enjoy more thrills with a new full-sized cable system with six towers and six carriers.
It uses advanced sensor technology to ensure reliable interaction among all components of the system. Floating walkways on the edges of the lagoon both serve as wave breakers for a smoother riding experience, as well as platforms for riders to climb on and walk safely back to the starting docks.
Riders can practise their tricks and hang-time in the air on the new obstacles designed by UNIT Parktech. Currently being built, they would be ready by the end of the year.
Riders can also kneeboard or try out different options depending on their skill level.
Floodlights will illuminate the area at night so that riders can enjoy themselves till 10pm daily.
For more information, visit: http://www.singaporewakepark.com
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