Coaster Types
Steel Coasters
Hyper Coaster
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| a.k.a Mega Coaster, Speed Coaster, Junior Hyper... The hyper coaster phrease was coined by Cedar Point and Arrow Development to describe Ron Toomer's Magnum XL-200 - the first continous circuit roller coaster to stand more than 200ft tall.
Today, the name "Hyper Coaster" or any of its generic variations are used to describe any steel non-inverting out & back or twister roller coaster that stands between 200-299 ft. tall and sets out to give riders airtime or big drops. |
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The inventors of the hyper coaster, Arrow Dynamics, ironically produce some of the least impressive examples. Whilst Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point is legendary, follow-up rides, such as The Big One at Blackpool and Desperado in Las Vegas, were poor and lacked intensity and/or airtime. Arrow has since merged with S&S following their bankruptcy, and it is unlikely S&S will ressurect these old dogs in the future. |
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