The "Zipper" is not actually a traditional roller coaster, but a legendary and high-intensity flat ride manufactured by Chance Rides that has been a staple of carnivals and fairs since 1968. It consists of a long, rotating boom with free-flipping passenger cars that travel along its perimeter on a cable chain. The "Zipper" name comes from the jagged, zigzag path the cars take. In 2026, it remains a peer-recommended "must-ride" for thrill seekers because of its unpredictable flipping motion; as the main boom rotates, your individual capsule flips 360 degrees based on weight distribution and momentum. It is a "high-G" experience that can be quite jarring, often causing riders to experience multiple inversions in a single minute. While it looks like a "vintage" ride, modern Zippers have been updated with more secure over-the-shoulder restraints. Because it provides such a disorienting and high-velocity experience in a small footprint, it has earned a "cult status" among ride enthusiasts who prefer the raw, mechanical thrills of a fairground classic over the smooth, computer-controlled loops of a modern steel coaster.