Nick's Roller Coaster Blog
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
X2- 4th Dimension Roller Coaster
Intamin- Innovations in the Roller Coaster World
The Jr. Gemini, Intamin's first coaster |
Intamin has impacted the world of roller coasters so much over the years. Their new creations in design and technology are allowing coasters to go faster and higher. They created the first hydraulic launch system that allows rides to be shot as speeds as high as 150 mph, then climb a very steep incline. They manufactured the only two Strata Coasters (roller coaster over 400 ft) in existence. they have manufactured many roller coasters in popular amusement parks like Cedar Point, Six Flags, as well as international parks. Intamin is constantly setting the bar for the newest and most technologically advanced roller coasters around.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Top Thrill Dragster

Monday, May 7, 2012
Canada's Wonderland Unveils New Coaster
Word is spreading fast that Canada's Wonderland has released a new roller coaster. It's called the Leviathan. This would add to their current selection of 200 attractions, including side stalls and arcades. This isn't just any new roller coaster, this is breaking some records. It stands at 306 ft tall, with a top speed of 92 mph, making it the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada. It's also the first roller coaster by manufacturer Bolliger and Mabillard to exceed 300 ft. For years, Cedar Point and Six Flags Magic Mountain have been battling for the title of most thrill rides. Currently, Canada's Wonderland is tied in second place with Cedar Point, but it has the most roller coasters for a park outside of the United States.
I think it is great for Canada that they are moving up in an industry so relevant to today's cultural interests. With all the publicity Leviathan has gotten, the attendance for the park will only increase. And with yearly attendance rates at around 3 million per year, things are looking up for Canada's Wonderland. It was such an anticipated unveil that they had what is called a first rider auction. Sort of self explanatory, people from all around the world could bid to get to be some of the first people to ride the Leviathan. The highest bid was a single seat for $1,000. I would jump on the bandwagon and go to Canada's Wonderland, if only it wasn't 11 hours away.
Roller Coasters for Dummies
A roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. This blog will be focusing on some of the most amazing roller coasters around the world. For those of you who don’t know, there are two main types of roller coasters, wooden and steel. Almost like a specialized railroad system, it consists of a track that rises in designed patterns, some including inversions, or a loop, causing the rider to briefly go upside down. Most roller coasters have multiple cars in which passengers sit in and are restrained. Cars on a typical roller coaster are not self powered. Standard full circuit coasters are pulled up with a chain or cable on the lift hill. The lift hill is the incline in which the cars are raised to the height of the roller coaster. Not all roller coasters possess a lift hill, however. Some use a launch mechanism such as compressed air to propel the car faster and on a shorter track. Amusement parks featuring roller coasters are prominent all around the world, and no more than in America. Ever since some of the first in the late 1800’s, people have fallen in love with the thrill of being taken for a spin on the world’s finest roller coasters.
About Me
Welcome to Nick’s Roller Coaster Blog. This is a blog about some of my favorite roller coasters, and the best of their kind around the world. I am a freshman in high school who has always loved the thrill of a good ride, with aspirations to ride many more in the future.
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