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Blackpool Pleasure Beach officially opens UK’s tallest extreme Gyro Swing. History was made in Blackpool today. The brand new £8.72m giant gyro swing, Aviktas, launched - and it’s the tallest of its kind in the UK! Here are some quick facts: 🎢 Aviktas swings to a height of 138ft and reaches angles of 120 degrees 🎢 Riders experience up to four Gs – that’s the same amount as a rocket during take-off! 🎢 The seats are designed to give you that ultimate stomach-drop, weightless feeling. Would you brave this new giant? Let us know in the comments 👇