Stand-up roller coaster
From Free net encyclopedia
A stand-up roller coaster is a roller coaster designed so that the rider stands throughout the course of the ride. Typically, the rider is restrained by an adjustable, bicycle-like seat and an over the shoulder (OTS) restraint.
The first stand-up rollercoaster was The Extremeroller (EXT) at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City which opened in 1983 and was converted from the sitdown Screamroller track manufactured by Arrow Dynamics. The first designed by the Swiss firm Bolliger and Mabillard is Iron Wolf, which debuted at Six Flags Great America in 1990.
The largest stand-up rollercoaster is Riddler's Revenge, also designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, and located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. It is 156 feet (47.5 meters) tall and has a 146 foot (44.5 meters) first drop. The track is 4370 feet (1332 meters) long and includes 6 inversions, the most of any stand-up rollercoaster. Riddler's Revenge opened on April 4, 1998.
While the stand-up rollercoaster has been popular with guests of amusement parks for its unusual riding position, a common complaint is of leg-discomfort. The design has had its phases of popularity, but recently it has not been in favor. The last stand-up rollercoaster constructed was the Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags Over Georgia built in 1999. Approximately 20 were built in the 15 years between 1984 and 1999.