There are 3 main types of flyers that you can ride all over the world. Some prefer this type, some prefer another. Lets see what they have to offer!
The first flyer we will take a visit to are the super-compact Zamperla flyers. These coasters arae not fot the senstation of height and speed, so do not expect them while riding....
Many people have hussed and fussed about the new Mack Mega-Looper Blue Fire. From the looks of it…
It has a pretty sweet looking first hill. It launches you into this turn around hill which then leads you into the first inversions such as loops and corkscrews. Although it creeps up its first element, the rest of the coaster keeps a very fast...
In 1982 Hurbert Gerstlauer a former employee of Schwarzkopf set up his own company named
“Gerstlauer Elektro GmbH” The company was mainly used to deliver electrical and pnuematic equipment to Schwarzkopf’s facilities.
After filing bankruptcy in 1992 Hurbet acquired part of Schwarzkopf’s old production halls and continued the making of amusement rides and roller coasters. Following the increase of sales the company...
What some call Japan’s “Six Flags Magic Mountain” is Fuji-Q-Highland. This park features numerous world class thrill rides and a stunning skyline that consists of roller coasters, buildings, and Mount Fuji. Fuji-Q-Highland is known for several of its unique coasters; Dodonpa is an S&S Air Thrust coaster, Eejaniaka is only the 2nd 4D S&S coaster, and the parks main attraction...
Kennywood Park in Pennsylvania has a rich history and because of that the park’s slogan is “Make a New Memory.” Well this week’s Video of the Week comes from Park Thoughts reader, Chris, and gives you a great overview of this nostalgic park. Including clips from many of the park’s main attractions, this video showcases Kennywood and gives you the...
Ring Racer had a lot of fuss this and last year. Breaking the speed record at 135mph or 217km, is pretty impressive. The coaster launches you at its top speed of 135mph in 2.7 seconds. Making it one of the fastest accelerating coasters in the world!
Ring Racer (ring°racer) is an S&S thrust air coaster. The coaster is located on the...
The Six Flags Tournament of Thrills has just recently ended. Le Monstre seemed to take over all the coasters it versed. From the beginning, Le Monstre would not have been suspected as the winner, only beating Comet at Great Escape by only 12%. As soon as Le Monstre won against El Toro, something was going on. It seemed as if...