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Tallest Roller Coaster in the World

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee dept.

Coaster Art Guy writes "Cedar Point amusement park unveiled the tallest roller coaster in the world today. Top Thrill Dragster launches you from 0 to 120 MPH in 4 seconds via a hydraulic launch. The dragster looking like cars take you straight up a 420 foot tower, into a top hat element, and twists you 270 degrees straight down. All in about 20 seconds from start to finish. How about that one? Also check out the POV video here Quicktime or here Windows Media Player."

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  1. I see whjy by neo8750 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    but I don't see why they are so short i mean sure its faster but why not make the damn thing longer??

  2. Cedar Point rocks by Flounder · · Score: 2, Insightful
    Truly an awesome coaster park, one of the best, if not the best, coaster park in the country.

    This one sounds cool, but I prefer traditional style coasters.

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    1. Re:Cedar Point rocks by bleckywelcky · · Score: 5, Insightful


      Truly an awesome coaster park, one of the best, if not the best, coaster park in the country.

      Correction: the best coaster park in the world.

  3. pointless rambling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    It's impressive but I think alot of newer rollercoaster designs ignore the fact that half the fun is the, slow ascent, and the downwards acceleration that follows.

    This reminds me of the Batman&Robin ride in Great Adventure. Similar velocity stats (via "linear induction engine" who0o0o..) but all it felt like was getting your head pummelled around for 20 seconds.

    Rides like the Scream Machine & Medusa (and some NYC taxis) although slower are alot scarier and exciting.

  4. And that's fun? by unfortunateson · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Ok, 20 seconds to ride,
    60 seconds to load and unload
    7014 seconds in line...

    Not for me.
    Give me an entertaining ride that lasts a couple minutes at least. Millenium Force was down when we were there, but they've got some great rides.

    Mantis -- Woot!

    Just avoid the indoor dark bobsled-style coaster on days when it's 90 degrees out -- the AC in the building can't keep up.

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  5. Whoopee, stand in line for 2 hrs, ride for 20 sec. by blandthrax · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Granted Cedar Point is running out of room (being on an island and all) so they're finding ways to push the envelope, thrill the riders and still fit it in between last year's tallest and the year before's fastest but c'mon, isn't this a little ridiculous? Do I really want to wait in line behind some cellulite ridden, fanny pack wearing tourist for 20 seconds of high-g, whiplashing inducing, 120 mph fun? Hell yeah I do. But honestly, the Mean Streak, Gemini and Mantis are still the park's main attractions IMHO. They simply don't build them like they used to.

  6. why? revenue, of course by djupedal · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The more bodies they can run thru the gate, the more income they can grab to help pay for the next model. Just like turning over tables at a restaurant, fares in a taxi or Johns on the street.

    Want a longer ride? Buy another ticket...it's all about money, after all.

    1. Re:why? revenue, of course by Proc6 · · Score: 3, Insightful
      You think more space, bigger rides, with more breakdowns, don't cost more money? Or how about longer rides, taking longer, creating longer lines, and more people leaving the park with memories of 2 hour waits, instead of 30 minute waits.

      I'd guess it's an attempt to find the shortest possible thrill that still leaves people feeling they had a good time, while taking as little space as possible, and moving people through it as quickly as possible.

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  7. Speaking of tallest... by RallyNick · · Score: 2, Insightful
    It really depends how you measure it. If you measure the distance between the highest point and ground (as they might do to inflate the numbers a bit) I think they got all beat. You know the Vegas Stratosphere tower, right? Didja know there's a rollercoaster on the roof of that thing?

    I only went to Vegas once and didn't notice it there, but I saw it after I processed my films. Happened to take a telephoto of the tower from the car on our way home...

    To bad they didn't spiral it all the way down, lol

  8. Re:The lines shouldn't be long. by nuintari · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You've obviously never been to Cedar Point then, if the line moves fast, more people will get into it, Vacuums tend to be filled, especially at Cedar point when they whip out yet another new ride. Fortunately, this will keep people out of the lines for the Millenium Force and Raptor. :-D

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