WGN's Marcus Leshock and Lauren Jiggetts ride new Sky Striker at Six Flags Great America

WGN Morning News' Marcus Leshock and Lauren Jiggetts take a ride on Six Flags Great America's new spinning pendulum thrill ride "Sky Striker."

[momogato]

I love how Marcus is so calm but so excited simultaneously!

Let's get Dean on that ride next, Marcus!

[ChTownBusta]

She is dying inside.. hes dying of laughter 😂😂😂😂

[bruceaskew]

its finally done


That laugh 2:40 sounded like a evil chucky 🤣🤣

[burlingwillow]

Awesome guys! You did good Lauren, I just cracked up Lauren’s face said it all… ain’t no way I’m getting on that ride ahahaha Marcus you rock 😂 fearless 😂

[henrydavid]

I can't wait to try this ride out

[anneinwonderland]

You two are way too funny. 😂 I was too shy to introduce myself today but it was so nice to see you both! We rode right after you guys!

[not.your.grandpa]

I 100% feel her pain! I absolutely love roller coasters and have never been scared on a ride in my entire life. I almost had a full blown panic attack once it got to its highest angle. My daughter on the other hand who's only 9 was incredibly brave and loved it despite getting nervous on coasters. Crazy lol

[twocoffeelimit]

Sure you're not riding the Joker with that laugh? 😂 Poor Lauren! Cheers to being a good sport.

Looks fun and I can't wait!

[FatCat]

For people saying it doesn't go upside down, it doesn't fully go all the way around, but it swings so high that you do end up going upside down. I went on it today and had a full blown panic attack after I got off of it. It took me four hours to calm down, and I had to go lay down in the first aid building. The views are pretty amazing though!

[JohnAckerman]

I went on this for the first time this season, and it was absolutely incredible! The funny thing is when I’m on a ride I always sing songs for some odd reason

[chipmerrill]

Lauren, you are now my favorite broadcaster in Chicago. By Far!!!

[kevdogcle]

Cool, that looks fun. Cedar point has had one of these for years. It's called max air. I kind of like how the new updated version. The center pole spins with lights.

[Verdelite]

can pass holders come and ride it for media day too?

[jacobmills]

Cedar point needs to update Maxair. The lights on Sky Striker looks awesome.

[jackprincipemusicministry]

Wonder Woman at Six Flags Great Adventure. Now that’s a ride!!!

[Sureyoudo]

Just make sure you go during a week DAY!

[michaeltrimm]

I wish they would bring new rides to each park that the other parks don't have.

[PoppyfromDandysWorld]

Zamperla? Then it probably needed maintenance after they disembarked.

[popparoni]

I would’ve rode it but it spins, I can’t do spinners anymore

[michaeltrimm]

This is the same ride at six flags over texas but it's called the riddler it is a very cool ride but u can visit any park and ride the same ride just different name. It's not called the joker in Texas thats a different ride all together.