New Thrill Ride Coming To Six Flags

GURNEE, IL — A new thrill ride will be coming to Six Flags Great America next year.

Sky Striker will take brave riders 172 feet into the air as you swing back and forth on a "massive pendulum," according to Six Flags officials. It will swing you through the sky at speeds of up to 75 mph and provide some pretty unique views of Six Flags as you soar along 130-degree swings on the towering pendulum — nearly going upside down.

"As you swing through the clouds, you will also spin, adding even another dimension to this maximum-thrills experience. This first-of-its-kind ride for the park creates a freefall sensation like no other," according to an announcement of the new ride posted on the Six Flags website.

A video of the ride can be found on the Six Flags website.