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2005's Tallest Roller Coaster

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the no-fear dept.

MacBrave writes "MSNBC has a short story about a new roller coaster, named 'Kingda Ka' that is set to open at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey in the spring of 2005. This coaster will beat the current world record-holder, Top-thrill Dragster at Cedar Point."

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  1. Re:And this is relevant to /. readers because... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Because designing such an awesome structure requires an incredible knowledge of physics and application of structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.

  2. Totally weak by pr0vidence · · Score: 4, Insightful

    This ride is completely weak in that it is almost an exact copy of Cedar Point's ride. only 8 mph faster (ooohh) and 30 odd feet higher (aahh). I went to Cedar Point a few weeks back and passed on the dragster. You are literally on the ride for 30 seconds, if that. And this is what you get for standing in line for an hour? two? I think not. We opted to go on Millenium Force and that was much more of a ride, it topped out at a "lousy" 390 feet, but the ride lasted for nearly 2 minutes. No thanks 6 flags, I'm gonna pass.

  3. Good, but not as fun... by DroopyStonx · · Score: 3, Insightful

    These rides are more like "quick thrills" than a traditional roller coaster.

    I had a season pass to Cedar Point last year and went quite a few times, and while the Top Thrill Dragster was fun, it doesn't compare to their other tall coasters, Millennium Force and Magnum.

    Reason being, as you ride to the top of the MF or the Magnum, you anticipate dropping straight down 300/200 feet and there's more suspense.

    With Top Thrill Dragster, the ride is seriously over before you know it. It's much harder to enjoy because it goes so fast. Don't get me wrong, it is fun, but calling these the fastest/tallest coasters is like saying the Ripcord (bungee/slingshot type ride) is the highest ride ever made. Yeah, technically it is, but it shouldn't count.

    I'd much rather ride to the top of a 400/500 foot hill while anticipating the drop back down - seems much more thrilling.

    It also sucks waiting 2/3 hours in line for a 10 second ride ;)

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  4. Re:In case your not from jersey by Loligo · · Score: 2, Insightful


    Which only makes sense, since the only PROPER "Six Flags" is in Arlington, Texas.

    Though I guess since Astroworld was bought out by the Six Flags folks... well, hell.

    -l