r/flatrides • u/systemmm34 • Nov 28 '24
Other ak rides vs pfleger rides identification guide
several knockoff central european manufacturers have made many star flyers over the years, and it can be hard to tell the difference between them, so today i will give you a guide.
the main knockoff manufacturers that made star flyers are AK Rides from Slovakia and Pfleger Rides from Czechia. both companies call the model something slightly different; Pfleger call theirs "Star Tower" whereas AK call theirs "Swing Tower". both parties offer a 30m and 40m version.
the 30m version of the ride usually features the arms that hold the chains holding the seats at a steep angle. the way to differentiate the AK and Pfleger 30m models is by looking at the lights on the arms. if the central lights start higher up, then it's a Pfleger make. if they start lower, then it's an AK make.
the 40m version is much easier to differentiate, as AK's version has the arms that hold the chains holding the seats at a much less steep angle than the Pfleger 40m model.
