Adrenaline fueled adventure is like a drug. Once you start experiencing extreme adventure, 
it gets in your veins and you crave it. When you see a picture of someone skydiving, you want to be in the sky. When you see white water, you long to be riding it. When you stand on the top floor of a tall building, your thoughts are about jumping off of it or rappelling down it.
My name is Lesley Carter and I am an adventure addict!
While walking down the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, I saw something up ahead. It was taller than all of the buildings around it. Yes, it was a ride! My breath, heart, and stride quickened; my mouth agape. I had to do it.
Darren and I returned that evening with hopes of getting our adrenaline fix. The gates said, “Atlantic Fun Park” and someone was on The Sling Shot.
We spoke with Mang Scott and Rachael Smith, the operators, only to find out that two people were required to go on the ride. Since we had Athena with us, it was impossible to do it, but Mang offered to find someone to ride with each of us if we returned on Friday. They were the most accommodating, friendly people and I was beaming with excitement at their suggestion. They made my day! Without their kindness, we wouldn’t have been able to experience Sling Shot USA.
Today, we returned and I was practically running to the gates at 5pm. I couldn’t wait. I was smiling from ear to ear. Sling Shot USA is the world’s tallest, fastest, non-bungee, mobile unit. It slings riders over 200ft at speeds over 100mph.
I wonder what time they open tomorrow? I want to do it again and again! No experience would be complete without the photos and video to remember it. The expression on my face says it all. I was in my element.
No one looks graceful while flying through the air at 100mph, but I included the video anyway.
Check out other photos and videos at http://www.facebook.com/SlingShotUsaInVaBeach.
Now this I will try… This is a MAD Rush to the THRILL Seekers!
Nice pics…
My daughter LOVES the one in Orlando… I’ll be back in the States and in Orlando on Nov. 1… just might give it a try
Loved the video. Excellent addition to the post.
Wow! That looks like something I could do!
But would my wife do this with me… hmmm
Thanks for stopping by … ok, looks fun, but the guy next to you … not so much? ha ha ha
That’s exactly what I was thinking! On the right, Our Heroine is having the time of her life, while her copilot is thinking, “LEMME OFF! LEMME OFF! LADY IS CRAZY!”
Looks like an unbeatable thrill. Too bad it would pretty much kill me.
Ha Leslie! You screamed like a little… Wait a minute, that was perfectly acceptable!
God bless you, you are one courageous woman. There is not enough money in the world for me to have gone on that ride. Great pictures.
I totally agree with you. Leslie is a million times braver than I , but she survives each adventure. Maybe others will too, but probably not me. I used to fear going down a tall slide into a swimming pool!!!
Awesome post! My cousins went on the one in Orlando – looks scary!
I’m such a sissy to do something like this. One of my regrets. Way to go! Celebrate! =>
nice experience
That video was wonderful and your laugh is still with me
Thank you for allowing the scaredy-cats like myself live through your powerful sense of adventure.
Enjoyed the post toooooo much!!! I am all set for a thrill.
Your face is great looks like you really had a good time!
They have one of these where my wifey used to work, but sadly we’ve never been on it! I wanna try it someday though, except it’s waaaaay too expensive for an impulse activity.
Cool… we have one like that in Singapore but it is called G-Max Reverse Bungy.
http://www.gmax.com.sg/Home.html
That. Looks. FUN! ^_^
Most of the things you do, I get nervous just watching!
Ohhhh I so want to do this too. Loved the pictures!!! What a wild time. *S*
Had fun watching you have that much fun
That looked awesome!!
that made me nervous just watching it lol.
I love it! I am sure as you look at the pictures you can see the mirror image of your Athena’s excitement, and wonder as she too experiences daily adrenaline rushes from seeing her mom and dad’s faces, the brilliance of bright colors, or the adventure of a new taste. Adventure as an adult takes us back to the adventures of childhood … keep being childish Lesley!
This looks like so much fun. Can’t wait to try it!
Very cool. THis makes me want to try this adventure. Keep it real!
You definitely look more graceful than your seat-mate, there!
Love that you were able to get pics of the whole experience!
Just wanted to say, thanks for stopping by my blog! Love your posts and have massive anticipation for more! I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie myself, but I channel it through the need for speed (aka fast cars and crazy roller coasters).
Not me ! I don’t want to be up high or jump off of anything. I do take risks however mostly with my artwork!
Hahaha, I gotta say, I LOVE that that dude got to do that “on the clock.” That was my favorite part of working at a theme park back in the day.
Looks like you had a lot of fun
You are inspiring! What a fun video!
Man that looked fun!!!!!
Man that looks high!
There was a whole lot of screaming going on lol and the “no hands” didn’t really come off… if you pardon the pun…
I am afraid of heights but seeing you it feels the ride was sure fun…
Amazing
Woohooooo!!! I’d like to *think* I still have the thrill seeker in me…lol! It’s fun living vicariously through you!!!
Awesome!
Wow just watching the video can me vertigo! Looks awesome, but not sure I would have the nerve to go on it though.
Wow.. didn’t your heart-beat stop for a sec.. so much fun!
my heart is skipping a bit just watching you guys here!!!
I WANT TO DO THIS NOW! The guy on the left looked so cool for the entire time haha!
Like flamidwyfe says, the one here in Orlando is a pretty good one…
So, question: one thing/item that I’d put on MY “bucket list” (and probably at #1) doesn’t seem to be anywhere on yours. Why is that? I know you can’t be afraid of it or anything:).
And that item? One word: Everest.
Dennis
My bucket list is a yearly event so Everest may appear there another year.
Cool… Our church has mission trips to Nepal and elsewhere- and a side excursion is a helicopter ride around Everest. If I had about $60,000 or so (price last time I checked on it), I’d reserve me one of those dang Sherpas today!
Lesley …oh no not for me…my stomach turns over driving down a steep hill you know that feeling you get when your stomach rises…??? surely you must with all the rides, jumps, sky diving etc that you have done??… Oh no…I’m a chicken
my thrill seeking is horse riding, but thank you for popping in again and liking my post – I appreciate it when one as busy as you takes the time out of their day to do so.
Wow that looks awesome!! The video aspect on your blog makes it that much better! Next summer when Canada’s Wonderland opens I’ll give it a try : )
Lesley Carter, you are definitely an adventure addict, and an adrenaline junkie (May I add), hehe. So brave! When I saw the Singapore Sling, I was like, omg, get me away, haha! I didn’t go on it..
Good pictures!