Sentosa Luge & Skyride

The Skyride chairlift on Sentosa is similar to a ski lift. It takes visitors to the top of a 12-storey high hilltop from where they ride gravity-driven luge carts down.

Luge carts are like go-karts but with a different braking mechanism.

The attraction was opened in September 2005 and is run by the Sentosa Luge Company.

Those afraid of heights may find the chairlift ride scary as it is akin to sitting on a bench floating 320m above the ground.

The luge ride is a thrilling whizz downhill but riders may get into accidents if they don't control the cart properly.

Safety measures for Sentosa Luge & Skyride

Those under 80cm in height are not allowed to ride the chairlift while those under 135cm must be accompanied by an adult.

A safety bar and leg dividers prevent passengers from sliding off the chairlift should it stop suddenly. A locking device prevents anybody from raising the bar while the chairlift is moving.

Emergency measures for Sentosa Luge & Skyride

If there is a power failure, a back-up diesel-powered motor will b used to restart the Skyride.

If the Skyride cannot be restarted or doing so will take more than an hour, a "static evacuation will be carried out by employees.

This involves removing passengers from their seats and transporting them either by crane or abseiling. In abseiling, passengers descend using ropes.

Rescue drills using the abseiling method are done by employees every week.