“The
Roller Coaster Capital of the World” just got bigger! Cedar Point amusement park
in Sandusky, Ohio is receiving its newest coaster in the 2016 season. After
last year’s disappointing announcement, this years was sure an eye opener. Next
year Cedar Point will debut the World’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive
coaster. Valravn, the coasters name, will sure be one for the record book. Here
is its specific stats:
Track length: 3,415 feet
Height of first hill: 223 feet
Angle of descent: 90 degrees
Maximum speed: 75 mph
Duration: 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Capacity: 1,200 riders per hour
This coaster is being created by Bolliger
& Mabillard, just like this coasters biggest rival, the Griffon. The Griffon
is also a dive coaster at Busch Gardens in Virginia. I rode that coaster before
and thought it was great so I assume Valravn should be better since it’s
taller, faster, and longer. The only disappointment in Valravn is that it does
not include gliding through water like the Griffon has.
At
a staggering $20 million dollars, Cedar Point guests will get to experience
something brand new. The dive coaster has two large drops. The first major drop
brakes and suspends you at the top of the first hill for a few seconds before
dropping you down the 90 degree hill. The second hill brakes but does not fully
come to a stop before dropping you. With
three upside-down segments, it is sure to give riders the adrenaline rush they
are looking for. Now take a ride on Valravn! Scheduled completion is May 2016. All
facts and video is credit and copyright of Cedar Point amusement park.
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