The company is based in Stevensville, Maryland. Parts are manufactured throughout the United States, with the attractions assembled on site. The two most common types of Skycoasters are lattice and monopole. Lattice Skycoasters were manufactured in a variety of sizes, but the 53-meter (173 ft) dual arch and 31-meter (100 foot) single arch were the most common. Monopole Skycoasters were manufactured in a variety of sizes, 31-meter (100-foot) single or dual, 56-meter (180-foot) single or dual, and one 91-meter (300-foot) unit. Earlier Skycoasters have some unique tower structures that do not fall within these categories. Flight cables are made of
galvanized steel, which supports , or
stainless steel, which supports . However, the maximum weight for a flight is , mainly due to the
winch. The
3-ring release system used on the Skycoaster is the same kind used on
parachutes. The flight suits worn are similar to
hang gliding suits, and are made by a parachute company to support weight of up to . There are two types of Skycoaster loading systems: • Rolling boarding platform: A cart is rolled out to and from the loading area in order to help the flyers on and off the ride. • Scissors lift: An elevator-like platform is raised up and down to allow flyers on and off the ride. ==Skycoaster installations==