Big Shot is a pneumatically powered tower ride. It was at one time the world's highest amusement ride in terms of overall elevation above ground level. The tower is built atop the high deck of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world's highest amusement ride in terms of overall elevation above ground level is currently the Sky Drop built atop the high deck of the Canton Tower in Guangzhou. The new Sky Drop reaches a height of above ground level, higher than Big Shot.Ride experienceBig Shot is a pneumatically powered tower ride, featuring a rapid ascent from an elevation of 921ft to 1081ft. The ride accelerates to. The ride up generates 4Gs during the rapid ascent.
