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A fundraising campaign led to a restoration starting in 1997 and a reopening on Memorial Day 1999 . The ride is quite tame by today's standards, being only 41 Ft (12.5 M ) in Height and having an average Speed of 10 Mph (16 Km/h ). In comparison, Kingda Ka reaches 456 ft (139 m) high and has a top speed of 128 mph (206 km/h). Despite this, Leap-The-Dips is considered a quite fun (and of course Nostalgic ) ride. Leap-the-Dips is listed on the National Register Of Historic Places and in 1996 was made a National Historic Landmark . It is also an ACE Coaster Classic . CURRENT ISSUES The Leap-The-Dips is suffering from old age, as mechanical problems kept it closed for all but two weeks of the 2005 season. The wood supports for the side friction rails often needed to be replaced, and during its brief operation several cars stalled out, unable to gain enough momentum to finish. It is uncertain whether maintaining the roller coaster will continue. EXTERNAL LINK
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