The capsule is launched into the air, with the cables controlling the height and descent. A slingshot ride, also known as a reverse bungee, features a capsule attached to two poles by bungee-style cables. Myrtle Beach Sling Shot: Died mid air. - See 86 traveler reviews, 7 candid photos, and great deals for North Myrtle Beach, SC, at Tripadvisor.