The World's Steepest Roller Coaster

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http://theweek.com/article/index/217178/the-worlds-wildest-and-steepest-roller-coaster

The world's 'wildest' and steepest roller coaster
A Japanese amusement park introduces a ride with a record drop that leaves thrill-seekers screaming
POSTED ON JULY 14, 2011, AT 6:20 AM

This Japanese roller coaster sends its brave riders on an inverted, 121-degree free fall, making it the steepest drop

The video: The Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Japan has unveiled the world's steepest roller coaster. The Takabisha coaster (Japanese for "dominant") sends riders into an S-shaped 121-degree free fall, beating out the British Flamingoland's Mumbo Jumbo ride, which drops at 112 degrees, and France's Le Timber Drop, with its 113-degree plunge. (See video of a demonstration ride below). These attractions can put thrill-seekers under a G force similar to what jet-fighter pilots experience. The Takabisha's sharp dive sends riders hurtling 141 feet down at 62 mph. It takes just 112 seconds to cover the coaster's 3,281 feet of track. It cost $37 million to build, meaning the park will have to sell some 3 million $12.50 tickets to recover its investment.

The reaction: The Takabisha coaster isn't just steep, says Sky News. It might be "the world's wildest rollercoaster ride," period. Yes, this looks "terrifying," says Rick Chandler at NBC Sports. If you dare climb on board, you'll hurtle through a "maze of crazy twists and turns that will not only cause you to lose your lunch, but perhaps be hit by that same lunch moments later." You'll definitely need "a good head for heights and a strong stomach" to conquer this white-knuckle ride's seven dizzying loops, says Melissa Thompson at Britain's Mirror. "From the screaming faces of thrill-seekers braving its maiden voyage ... it's clearly a scary experience." Have a look for yourself:
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pjbleek said:
we drove by there on our way to and from Milwaukee...maybe next year we'll make a stop...
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It's well worth the stop. They may not have the worlds fastest roller coaster, but one will get you up to 120 MPH, and one that lets you ride "standing up" which is a unique experience itself. I think they've got a total of around 20 coasters (you kind of lose count after riding them all LOL).
 
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I like how the crazy stuff comes halfway thru the ride and not right at the beginning like with most coasters.
 
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OMG!

Fuck. That. Shit.

I just got over my fear of roller coasters a few years ago. I got scared watching the video!!
 
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Oh. My. Goodness.

It is funny how you get the feeling in your stomach from just watching the video. i can't imagine what it would be like actually riding it!
 
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