List of roller coaster elements

703:). The train enters the element with a steep slope up and a slight curve in the direction opposite that of the overall turn (a so-called "priming" of the turn). The train then banks heavily to the side opposite the initial curve and finishes its climb while it negotiates the overall turn, beginning its descent midway through the turn. The second half of the element is the same as the first half, but in reverse order. While negotiating a hammerhead turn element, the train makes a turn of more than 180 degrees; however, because of the entry and exit curves, the overall effect is that of a 180-degree turn that exits toward the direction from which it entered, roughly parallel to the portion of track preceding the hammerhead turn. Hammerhead turns are found on some B&M 109:. The most common type is the friction brake, often called a fin brake, which involves a series of hydraulic-powered clamps that close and squeeze metal fins that are attached to the underside of a coaster train. Other common types include skid brakes and magnetic brakes. These different types are divided into two main categories; trim brakes refer to brake runs that slow the train, while block brakes are brake sections that stop the train completely. Roller coasters may incorporate multiple brake runs throughout the coaster's track layout to adjust the train's speed at any given time. 1646: 1300: 682: 2244: 3824: 1607: 1347: 623: 896: 1556: 840: 65: 581: 1713: 785: 1503:. It is the reverse of an Immelmann loop, where the track twists upward and to the side followed by a dive toward the ground in a half-vertical loop. This element is commonly found on B&M and Gerstlauer roller coasters. Arrow and Vekoma feature a similar version of the inversion they call a reverse sidewinder, which can be found in Arrow's Cyclone at Dreamworld in Australia and Vekoma's Blue Hawk at Six Flags Over Georgia. 1101: 2123: 2076: 3921: 376: 1976: 506:

used, the tension and stress on the lift mechanism is reduced prior to the train's release. The element is commonly found on early B&M roller coasters, as well as older roller coasters from other manufacturers. An alternative name "trick hill" comes from the illusion created from the pre-drop, which "tricks" riders into thinking they have already started the main descent, when in fact they haven't.

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train as it crosses a particular section of track. This underside area is a flat area which often has a grated metal surface to increase friction between the car and the tire. One disadvantage of vertical drive tires is that rainy weather can greatly reduce friction between the tire and the train, possibly causing the train to slightly overshoot its intended position and cause an emergency stop.

1144: 1242: 1008: 554: 1800: 292: 3933: 1791:. It can be confused with a heartline roll, also known as a barrel roll. In a heartline roll the center of the train rotates on one axis so the height of the average rider's heart never changes, whereas during an in-line twist the train rotates around the track and there is usually little to no elevation difference in the track. It can also provide hangtime. 1512: 612:, and camelbacks produce negative g-force to achieve the effect. The term has been used to describe a series of smaller hills typically found near the end of a track's layout, which is a common finale on older wooden coasters. A modern coaster's implementation of a camelback can be a much larger, single hill often found earlier in the track's layout. 1852: 1022:, also known as top cap, is an element consisting of a 90-degree ascent up a tall hill followed by a 90-degree descent, with the train usually exiting in the opposite direction from which it entered. Top hats are commonly found on launched coasters, and in a standard configuration, the track twists so that the train does not invert during the ride. 2207:, is an inversion where the track twists 180 degrees during ascent, and at its crest, remains inverted for a short section of track. It then twists another 180 degrees during descent, usually in the opposite direction of the initial twist. Similar to a zero-g roll, riders experience a feeling of weightlessness during the short inverted section. 36:, and other intense ride elements that contribute to a thrilling ride experience. They are also made up of a variety of features and components responsible for the mechanical operation and safety of the ride. Some are very common and appear on every roller coaster in some form, while others are unique to certain makes and models. 1892: 2165: 2308:

A water spout is a visual element encompassing a number of different methods to simulate a roller coaster's interaction with a body of water – the ride vehicle does not make contact with the water. Water spouts are intended to be visually appealing. The following are some examples of roller

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is the name of an element where the support structure of the ride or a portion of the track appears to come very close to making contact with passengers, particularly with their heads. The illusion is intentional, and headchoppers are designed so that even the tallest rider, with both hands up, would

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that releases the bar is out of alignment. There are other train types, such as NAD and even some PTC trains, that feature a single-position lap bar that has a mechanical release and therefore does not produce a buzzing sound. Most parks have switched to individual ratcheting lap bars, similar to the

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A splashdown is a visual element in which the ride vehicle physically interacts with a body of water, forcefully spraying or jetting water on impact. Splashdowns can be used as a natural braking system, and some coasters feature pathways for non-riding visitors to view or get wet from the splashdown

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in existence. It is a continuous, upward-sloping section of track that eventually completes a 360-degree turn, inverting riders halfway into the element. They are ellipses in the shape of an oval or teardrop. Early roller coaster designs attempted to incorporate circular vertical loops, resulting in

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A sidewinder is an inversion element where riders enter a half-loop followed by a half-corkscrew, and then exit the element perpendicular to the direction in which they entered. The element is commonly found on Arrow and Vekoma roller coasters. It is similar to the Immelmann loop, with the exception

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roller coasters. A butterfly begins like a vertical loop, but as the track goes up, it twists 45 degrees to one side or the other, and then when it is headed down the track twists back. The maneuver is then repeated but in reverse. It is essentially the same in construction as a batwing or boomerang

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A pre-drop, or preliminary drop, is any small hill following the lift hill that precedes the main drop. After a train is hauled up the lift and begins to descend down the hill in a standard configuration, the force of gravity pulls the train cars that are still hooked to the lift. When a pre-drop is

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When oriented horizontally, drive tires are often put in pairs so as to "squeeze" a portion of the train as it crosses that section of track. In this case, it is usually the brake fin that is used to propel or slow the train with the tires. When oriented vertically, they contact the underside of the

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is a roller coaster element with two inversions similar to a cobra roll, but the train enters and exit in the same direction. It features two vertical loop halves connected by two half corkscrews that face in opposite directions. The second half loop is on the opposite side in comparison to a cobra

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is an element made out of two elements: a dive loop, then an Immelmann; forming an inversion that looks like two side by side loops. This element is similar to the flying coasters pretzel loop, except that the train goes through a twist when entering and exiting the loop. It may also been seen as a

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mounted alongside the track of a roller coaster that automatically photographs all of the riders on passing trains. They are usually mounted at the most intense part of the ride, to capture the best possible pictures. The pictures are available for viewing and purchase at a booth outside the ride's

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Launch lift hills are similar to launch tracks, but inclined rather than flat. Sometimes, launch lift hills serve the same purpose as lift hills but offer faster transport to the top of the lift hill; or they are sometimes used to power the train up into an element, like the Incredible Hulk Coaster

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The general term raven turn refers to any inversion that follows the design described above; however, there are two types of raven turns. Assuming the train is going round the half-loop first, an inside raven turn is where the rails are below the train at the start whereas an outside raven turn is

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facing the same direction joined by two half corkscrews that each twist in opposite directions. As the train completes the first half loop, it turns perpendicular into a half corkscrew, completing a first inversion. This is immediately followed by another half corkscrew that twists in the opposite

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The station is the area where guests waiting in a line queue board a roller coaster. The line often divides into lanes to allow guests to board each row. In addition to boarding, passengers also exit the ride within the station, but this is not always at the same location where boarding passengers

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Compared to other drive mechanisms, the linear motor is typically maintenance-free. The pole faces on the track and moving plate attached to the car do not need to touch, and the gap between them can be quite wide to accommodate any side-to-side car motion, so there is no friction or wear between

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is a simple but powerful type of electric motor used to propel the cars. Rather than using a standard enclosed spinning rotor and drive wheels, there is a long flat magnetic pole plate with closely spaced electric coils. This pole plate mounts on the track underneath the car and a matching metal

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is a popular inversion found on many B&M roller coasters. In an Immelmann loop, riders enter a half-loop followed by a half twist, and then exit the element traveling in the opposite direction making a 180-degree turn. The inversion is similar to a sidewinder which exits closer to 90°, or

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may have brakes onboard the train and rely on a brakeman operator to apply them as needed. Older wooden coasters are also more likely to rely on skid brakes, which may still depend on manual engagement at a nearby control panel or by moving large levers in the station.

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when the train passes through keyhole elements. The train seats riders in pairs on both sides of the track, with nothing above or below each rider, as it passes through the center of an object creating the illusion its passengers may not have enough clearance to fit.

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feature separates wave turns from typical banked turns. When a train banks either right or left into an inclined turn, it traverses an airtime hill while banked at 90 degrees. The element finishes with the train exiting in the opposite direction that it entered.

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A scoop splashdown is an element in which each train is equipped with two tubes – called scoops – on the rear sides of each train. The scoops are angled upward, causing water to spray as the train passes close to a body of water. A number of

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is an element similar to the batwing, except the entrance and exit of the inversion is formed differently. In a pretzel knot, the twisted formation of the element's entrance and exit resembles a pretzel shape as opposed to a batwing's heart shape. The defunct

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In a top hat inversion, also called an inside top hat or inverted top hat, the track makes a 90-degree twist as the train approaches the top. The train travels on the inside of the element, and once it reaches the apex, the train becomes inverted.

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A Stengel dive combines an overbanked turn with a camelback hill. The train first goes up a regular camelback hill, then quickly tilts beyond 90 degrees at the very top. It is the only roller coaster element named after its designer, in this case

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Single-position lap bars on wooden roller coasters are sometimes referred to as "buzz bars", a slang term named for the buzzing sound that some bars make as they lock or release. The term can be misleading as the buzzing sound only occurs on

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model. The horseshoe is essentially a 180-degree turnaround with high banking so that riders are tilted at a 90-degree angle or more at the top at the element. The horseshoe is named that way because the element is shaped roughly like a

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is an inversion element that begins with a corkscrew that leads into a 180-degree banked turn and ends with another corkscrew that rotates in the opposite direction as the first. Two roller coasters that feature this element are

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and has been used on many other B&M flying coasters since then. It consists of a downward half loop and upward half loop. The entrance and exit points of the loop overlap at its peak forming a shape resembling a pretzel.

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lap bars found on steel coasters. Ironically some of the earlier ratcheting lap bar conversions use a solenoid release and can also produce a buzzing sound. It can be argued that single-position buzz bars afford riders more

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The non-inverting loop is a variety of loop that, when coming up, twists similar to a heartline roll, leaving riders completely right-side-up when at the top of the loop. Some roller coasters with this element include

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to attract thrill seekers and boost park attendance. As coaster design evolved with the aid of computer-simulated models, newer innovations produced more intense thrills while improving overall quality and durability.

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be unable to make contact assuming rider height requirements are being met. Headchoppers were originally common elements on wooden coasters but have since become increasingly more common on steel coasters as well.

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lift involving a long, continuous chain which trains hook on to and are carried to the top; a drive tire system in which multiple motorized tires push the train upward; a cable lift system as seen on

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A banana roll is an inversion element similar to an elongated cobra roll and is named after its shape. Unlike a cobra roll, the banana roll only inverts riders once. The element first appeared on

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is a roller coaster inversion where the track twists 360 degrees as it rises and falls in elevation, usually at the crest of a hill. The element gets its name from the weightless effect of zero

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is a half-inversion which looks like half a loop followed by a drop and then levels out near the same height as it began. The raven turn is only usable on either flying roller coasters or

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is a turn or curve in which the track tilts 90 degrees or more, often in the 100–120 degree range. The element is common on large steel roller coasters, particularly those built by

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on roller coasters built by Vekoma, is an inversion featuring two half loop halves, connected by two opposite-facing half inline twists. This inversion can be found on the most

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is when the track twists from the horizontal plane into the vertical plane, tipping the train to the side in the direction of the turn. Banking is used to minimize the lateral

1452:) is a roller coaster inversion in which a half-inline twist is performed at the top of a lift hill, leading into the initial drop. Examples that feature this element include 1162:. Like other inversions, this element has different names depending on the roller coaster's manufacturer. It is most commonly known as a batwing, which is the term used by 2628: 1416:

is an inversion similar to a corkscrew, except the second half of the element is reversed. The train exits the inversion in the opposite direction from which it entered.

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on the riders to make the turn more comfortable. When a banked turn continues to create an upward or downward spiral of approximately 360 degrees or more, it becomes a

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direction into the other half vertical loop, completing a second inversion. The train exits the cobra roll traveling in the opposite direction from which it entered.

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to an elevated point. Upon reaching the top, the train is then disengaged from the lift hill and allowed to coast through the rest of the roller coaster's circuit.

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is a heart-shaped roller coaster element that features two inversions. The train goes into a reverse sidewinder, followed by a sidewinder. It is the inverse of a

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utilizes both water spouts and fountains that synchronize at the point the train dips toward the water, giving the illusion it is skimming the water's surface.

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where riders are quickly snapped through the inversion at varying speeds, as opposed to a standard corkscrew that rotates riders at slower, constant speeds.

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is similar to a cobra roll, except the half-loops at the entrance and exit level out before reaching 180 degrees, and the train therefore does not invert.

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A natural splashdown is an element in which the track of the vehicle partially submerges underwater. It is featured on several roller coasters such as

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is essentially a dive loop that has been tilted. Instead of exiting vertically, an inclined dive loop exits at an angle. The only two examples are on

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A wave turn, commonly found on Rocky Mountain Construction roller coasters, is a 90-degree banked turn that incorporates a small camelback hill. The

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that riders exit in a different direction usually 90 degrees from the entrance point. When travelled in reverse it is simply a Reverse Sidewinder.

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A bent Cuban eight is a double inversion element that features two "bent and twisted" Immelmann loops that are connected back to back. Designed by

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model during the coaster's in-line-twist, in which the train approaches a section of track directly below but twists riders safely over the track.

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plate attached to the car moves across the magnetic pole faces. By applying a multiphase alternating current to the poles, the pole plate induces

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in South Korea features a variety of water effects including water spouts that fire in synchronized fashion in more than one area of the ride.

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or sealed in a weathertight enclosure, so that rain, vibration, and dust do not affect motor performance or cause drive motor slippage.

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at Universal Orlando. Launch lift hills use mostly linear synchronous motors or linear induction motors but sometimes use drive tires.

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A lift hill, or chain lift, is often the initial upward section of track on a typical roller coaster that initially transports the

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immediately during its quick acceleration at launch, which often occurs before the train enters its first significant incline.

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inversion resembles a helix that rotates riders 360 degrees perpendicular to the track. It was named for its resemblance of a

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Some roller coasters use drive tires instead of a chain on lift hills. Notable examples include many junior coasters made by

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wooden coasters. The element is a mini-version of camelback entered at a high speed, which results in significant negative

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While modern roller coasters have at least one computer-controlled brake run embedded in the track, older coasters such as

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except for the coaster exiting the construct traveling in the same direction as it began. An example of this is found on

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An Immelmann loop becomes a dive loop if the entrance and exit points are reversed. The name "Immelmann" comes from the

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A helix is a section of track that forms a spiral, which generally exceeds 360°. Helixes can spiral upward or downward.

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Corkscrews commonly exist in pairs, where the end of one leads straight into the next. Another configuration involves

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is based on a flying maneuver by the same name and is similar to, but not the same as, a 180-degree overbanked turn (

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used to propel a roller coaster train along a piece of track. Although they are most often used in station areas and

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is a roller coaster inversion in which the rider performs a 360-degree roll. The in-line twist is often found on

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A launch track normally includes some form of brakes to brace for an expected return of the train, such as in a

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is quickly accelerated to a significant velocity in a matter of seconds. It serves the same basic purpose as a

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has a water spout that fires immediately following its zero-G roll as the train dives toward the water below.

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Lift hills usually propel the train to the top of the ride via one of a few different types of methods: a

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as it is slowly raised to the highest point of the lift hill and released. A launch track gives the train

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on roller coasters, as ratcheting lap bars tend to lock further during the ride in many installations.

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roll, which changes the exit's direction. Examples featuring this element include Vekoma's

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occurs on a complete-circuit coaster. Rollbacks are more common on coasters that feature a

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was the first model to incorporate a cobra roll, and the first Boomerang installation was

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are two examples that feature this element. It was first marketed as a Kamikaze Kurve by

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that had dangerous effects on riders. The modern vertical loop was first implemented on

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at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 1992. It can also be found on other coasters such as

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at the moment and has only been used on three 4D coasters and one flying coaster.

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them. Further, the magnetic coil assembly on the driving pole plates are either

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features several water spouts that fire upward as the train rounds a turn.

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one in which the rails are above the train at the start of the element.

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featured several foot choppers, and it is a common element on Vekoma's

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into the moving plate and can be used to accelerate or brake the car.

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is one of the world's tallest and largest at 160 feet (49 m)

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A launch track is a straight section of track along a

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that utilizes some form of brakes to slow or stop a

3833: 3781: 3639:"Coaster riders: Get ready to fall heels over head" 999:are two roller coasters that feature this element. 665:in 1920. The inverse of this element is known as a 3527: 3525: 2655: 2389:"Thrill ride designers compete to push the limits" 545:, operate with individual cars instead of trains. 266:Both headchoppers and foot choppers can appear on 101:A brake run on a roller coaster is any section of 3245:The 50 Most Terrifying Roller Coasters Ever Built 871:, Soaring with Dragon at Hefei Wanda Theme Park, 3709:"Energylandia Hyperion POV 4K Mounted and Drone" 3575:"The Smiler (Disney's Hollywood Studios)" 3201:"Dragon Mountain (Marineland Theme Park)" 3099:"TMNT Shellraiser (Nickelodeon Universe)" 3027:"Kennywood Unveils "The Steel Curtain" for 2019" 918:. Two examples include the first turn-around on 661:, both of which are roller coasters designed by 3409: 3407: 2187:that a rider experiences during the inversion. 379:A 150-foot (46 m) lift hill on Goliath at 2226:has also included this element in Kennywood's 32:are widely known for their drops, inversions, 3746: 3312:. Cedar Point. 13 August 2012. Archived from 1202:. One variation of the batwing is known as a 42:tallest, fastest, and longest roller coasters 8: 2513:"Top 5 Coasters at Six Flags Great America" 3753: 3739: 3731: 2768:"Gatekeeper: The Ride - Facts and Figures" 2009:Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith 1068:is an example that features this variant. 831:is the only ride to feature this element. 3493:. Roller Coaster Database. Archived from 3389:. Roller Coaster DataBase. Archived from 3169: 3167: 3123:. Roller Coaster Database. Archived from 3243:Weisenberger, Nick (September 2, 2014). 894: 2949:"New Twists for Wooden Roller Coasters" 2379: 2210:The stall element is commonly found on 2102:is one of the earliest and most common 1578:, an aircraft maneuver named after the 3663:Hernandez, America (August 28, 2014). 2275:coasters feature the element, such as 2136:designed several roller coasters with 1519:(left) versus a heartline roll (right) 3146:"New Roller Coaster at Worlds of Fun" 2460:from the original on October 24, 2021 1571:perpendicular to the entrance point. 529:A roller coaster train describes the 7: 3932: 3006:. Park World Online. October 9, 2014 2631:. The Coaster Critic. Archived from 1365:used to remove bottle corks. Unlike 699: 3697:. COASTER-net.com. August 25, 2013. 3004:"Takabisha – world's steepest drop" 2891:"Kingda Ka vs. Top Thrill Dragster" 2744:. American Coasters. Archived from 2479:Levine, Arthur (October 13, 2021). 2426:from the original on March 25, 2022 2309:coasters that utilize this effect. 1627:Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 132:Philadelphia Toboggan Company (PTC) 3025:Stilwell, Andrew (July 19, 2018). 2542:MacDonald, Brady (11 April 2012). 25: 3616:"Element: Twisted Horseshoe Roll" 2981:. Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH 2523:from the original on May 25, 2023 2493:from the original on May 14, 2024 1434:Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster 983:that exceed a typical camelback. 707:. Examples of these coasters are 3931: 3920: 3919: 3270:"G Force (Drayton Manor)" 2947:Murphy, Mekado (July 23, 2014). 2448:Harris, Tom; Threewit, Chelsea. 2335:Universal's Islands of Adventure 1119:in 2011, and it also appears on 3715:from the original on 2021-12-21 3592:McCarthy, Erin (October 2009). 2627:Bullock, Joel (March 5, 2015). 2387:Martín, Hugo (March 13, 2012). 1350:A corkscrew on the Cedar Point 766:Chessington World of Adventures 2864:White, Kevin (July 19, 2014). 2678:roller coaster camelback hill. 2654:Urbanowicz, Steven J. (2002). 2568:Chavez, Jon (14 August 2012). 2255:element. There are two types. 2214:(RMC) installations including 1906:is a large inversion found on 859:, Shock at Rainbow MagicLand, 196:traveling roller coaster, and 1: 3637:Salterq, Rosa (May 2, 2001). 3354:Glaser, Susan (May 9, 2013). 1967:are examples of raven turns. 1249:(can be seen near the middle) 1196:Great American Scream Machine 564:Some roller coasters feature 473:exit. On some rides, such as 3440:"Superman - Ultimate Flight" 2695:Orlando Attractions Magazine 2035:A twisted horseshoe roll on 576:Non-inverting track elements 212:, and other spinning rides. 2212:Rocky Mountain Construction 1436:at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. 1186:during the construction of 1056:feature a top hat element. 977:Rocky Mountain Construction 916:Rocky Mountain Construction 865:Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 697: 175:The Incredible Hulk Coaster 40:often compete to build the 3986: 3773:Roller coasters by country 2809:"Non Inverting Cobra Roll" 2450:"How Roller Coasters Work" 2368:Physics of roller coasters 2281:Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2146:Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2126:The interlocking loops on 2091: 2013:Disney's Hollywood Studios 1088: 885:Busch Gardens Williamsburg 843:The non-inverting loop on 584:Consecutive camelbacks on 543:Wild Mouse roller coasters 522: 461: 430: 385: 301: 94: 84: 57: 3915: 3820: 3768: 2979:"Euro-Fighter: Takabisha" 2720:"Roller Coaster Glossary" 2662:. Citadel Press. p. 2113:Great American Revolution 2104:roller coaster inversions 1986:This element, known as a 1916:Superman: Ultimate Flight 1914:. The element debuted on 1753:Superman: Ultimate Flight 1686:Six Flags Great Adventure 1610:An inclined dive loop on 1200:Six Flags Great Adventure 1036:Six Flags Great Adventure 861:Superman: Ultimate Flight 857:Universal Studios Florida 853:Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit 845:Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit 713:Six Flags Great Adventure 637:element, also known as a 495:Universal Studios Florida 491:Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit 365:Six Flags Great Adventure 261:Suspended Looping Coaster 2870:Life Is A Roller Coaster 2722:. Ultimate Rollercoaster 2273:Bolliger & Mabillard 2117:Six Flags Magic Mountain 1949:Six Flags Magic Mountain 1912:Bolliger & Mabillard 1694:Six Flags Magic Mountain 1662:stand-up roller coasters 1398:Bolliger & Mabillard 1236:Drayton Manor Theme Park 1164:Bolliger & Mabillard 1091:Roller coaster inversion 1062:Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast 877:Warner Bros. Movie World 821:non-inverting cobra roll 815:Non-inverting cobra roll 413:linear synchronous motor 272:Bolliger & Mabillard 245:inverted roller coasters 114:The Great Scenic Railway 3965:Linear induction motors 3960:Roller coaster elements 3579:Roller Coaster DataBase 3560:Roller Coaster DataBase 3341:Roller Coaster DataBase 3293:Roller Coaster DataBase 3274:Roller Coaster DataBase 3205:Roller Coaster DataBase 3103:Roller Coaster DataBase 2795:Roller Coaster DataBase 2791:"Junior Immelmann loop" 1590:. A notable example is 1466:Six Flags Great America 1432:at Kennywood Park, and 1420:debuted the feature on 1386:interlocking corkscrews 1245:A butterfly element on 1216:Roller Coaster DataBase 1180:Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 1011:The top hat element on 932:Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 799:is similar to a normal 557:The tunnel entrance on 468:An on-ride camera is a 310:launched roller coaster 3827: 3465:"Pretzel Loop Element" 3076:"Element: Banana Roll" 2313:Atlantis Adventure at 2251: 2172: 2130: 2084: 2053:twisted horseshoe roll 2047:Twisted horseshoe roll 2039: 1983: 1920:Six Flags Over Georgia 1899: 1859: 1807: 1757:Six Flags Over Georgia 1720: 1653: 1614: 1563: 1520: 1492: 1373:, a roller coaster at 1354: 1307: 1289:Six Flags Over Georgia 1262:is sometimes found on 1250: 1151: 1108: 1015: 903: 899:An overbanked turn on 873:DC Rivals Hypercoaster 847: 792: 788:A junior Immelmann on 689: 630: 588: 561: 525:Train (roller coaster) 439:linear induction motor 427:Linear induction motor 383: 333:shuttle roller coaster 299: 247:, the equivalent is a 232: 72: 3826: 3150:St. Joseph News-Press 2866:"Canada's Wonderland" 2519:. February 12, 2019. 2246: 2203:, sometimes called a 2167: 2125: 2079:The vertical loop on 2078: 2034: 1978: 1894: 1854: 1802: 1715: 1648: 1609: 1582:German fighter pilot 1559:An immelmann loop on 1558: 1514: 1487: 1352:ride of the same name 1349: 1302: 1244: 1146: 1103: 1010: 924:Six Flags New England 898: 842: 797:junior Immelmann loop 787: 780:Junior Immelmann loop 685:A hammerhead turn on 684: 625: 583: 556: 378: 294: 227: 67: 3675:on November 29, 2014 3669:Los Angeles Register 2064:(United States) and 1965:China Dinosaurs Park 1803:A norwegian loop on 1716:An in-line twist on 1672:. Examples include: 1649:An inclined loop on 1501:stunt plane maneuver 1212:Marineland of Canada 1125:Nickelodeon Universe 1052:in existence — 394:roller coaster train 312:layout in which the 295:The launch track on 257:Islands of Adventure 179:Islands of Adventure 107:roller coaster train 3596:. Popular Mechanics 3152:. November 24, 1979 2742:"Types of elements" 2331:The Incredible Hulk 2289:Busch Gardens Tampa 2261:Matterhorn Bobsleds 2247:The splash down on 2170:The Incredible Hulk 1428:at Kings Dominion, 1392:at Thorpe Park and 1104:The banana roll on 1066:Six Flags St. Louis 989:Canada's Wonderland 721:Canada's Wonderland 604:, also known as an 118:Luna Park Melbourne 3828: 2954:The New York Times 2422:. 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