17 May, 12
Info. Coaster Types Steel Coasters Standup
 Standup Coaster
a.k.a Standing Coaster, Castrators...

The Standup coaster does exactly what it says on the tin. Riders are on their feet, standing as the ride goes through its course. Layouts tend to be mostly based on inversions, which are certainly an interesting experience in this position.

 

 The Original

togostandupTogo Standup

In 1982, Togo put a coaster with a standing mechanism onto the track for the first time and ran with it. Replacing sit down trains, they proved that it was possible to have standing riders. They were popular for short space of time, featuring compact layouts and two rider per row trains.

 

 Variations
intaminstandup Intamin AG Standup  Coaster


Not to be left out for long, Intamin quickly got in on the standing trend. Featuring wider four-across trains and larger, faster layouts and inversions, Intamin quickly made a name for themselves with their outstanding products. This rapidly came to an end when their lead designers on the standing coasters left to form their own company .  
bandmstandup B&M Standup Coaster


Messrs Bolliger and Mabillard made their names in the industry at Intamin AG, particularly with their work on the Intamin Standup Coasters. When Bolliger and Mabillard left Intamin, they took their Standup Coaster design with them and added it to their company's line up. It's often difficult to spot if a standing coaster is Intamin or B&M. Both use the distinctive wide track and four across trains.

 

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