INVERSIONS

B Banana Roll Named after its shape that looks like an elongated Cobra Roll, the Banana Roll first appeared in 2011 on Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan. The Gerstlaurer version, that inverts riders once, is also featured on TMNT Shellraiser at Nickelodeon Universe in New Jersey, USA. S&S Sansei came up with a double […]

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Top Tips for planning a coaster trip to the UAE

Various Parks, United Arab Emirates

CoasterForce’s Ben recently returned from a week long visit to the theme parks of the United Arab Emirates. So, as a few people have asked us for our hints and tips for visiting the area, Ben thought he’d compile this handy little guide for you! After all everybody wants to ride the World’s fastest Roller Coaster, right?! Click the headline to read more…

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Intamin unveil new Zac Spin

IAAPA Expo, Orange County Convention Center, FL, USA

Intamin has revealed a new version of their Zac Spin coaster at the IAAPA Expo. The new model is configurable to allow three different seat layouts, controlled or free spinning options and a LSM launch out of the station. A Zac Spin is Intamin’s variation of a Forth Dimension coaster where riders free spin in cars positioned beside the track. Unlike the existing Zac Spin model where two pairs of riders sit back to back, an additional train allows for three different seat configurations depending on the park operators requirements. Riders can either face backwards, forwards or face to face.

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