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Suprisingly, there are many coasters that have removed loops incuding, yours truely, Drachen Fire.

Collin, what's the record you're giving for the Ultimate?

-The Adventure Coaster was the world's first water coaster

-Astro Pax-18 is the world shortest looping roller coaster, in height that is

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The Shy One said:
The Schwarzkopf Jet Star 2 and 3 and the City Jet are spiral coasters. They have the spiral, train-powered lift.
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The JET STAR rides use a traditional chain lift.

The JUMBO JET (at Coney Island) and the CITY JET have the spiral lift.

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How folks can confuse "one of a kind" with "first of it's kind" goes beyond me;)

Now, Enchanted Forest in Turner, OR, has something unique in the Ice Mountain Bobsleds. It is the only rollercoaster I've ridden where the riders are are secured in a pexiglass enclosure once they've taken their seats. Done so becuase the train comes way to close to the side of the mountain, and nearby trees, that if someone put their hands up, or out, they would lose them...

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Here are a few:

- Dueling Dragons, Islands of Adventure - world's only dueling inverts.

- Steeplechase, Blackpool Pleasure Beach - world's only remaining steeplechase coaster.

- Vampire, Chessington World of Adventures - world's only suspended coaster with floorless, swinging cars.

- Half-Pipe, Sarkanniemi - world's only half-pipe coaster (opens this year).

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Tricktrack, Jet Star 1 uses a chain, but none of the others don't. A Jumbo Jet is also known as Jet Star 3.

Jet Star 1: http://schwarzkopf.coaster.net/OKjetstarGF.htm

Jet Star 2: http://schwarzkopf.coaster.net/OKjetstar2GF.htm

Jet Star 3: http://schwarzkopf.coaster.net/OKjetstar3GF.htm

City Jet: http://schwarzkopf.coaster.net/OKcityjetGF.htm
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*** This post was edited by The Shy One 3/29/2003 10:35:41 AM ***

Actually ColumbusCoaster, although none of the others apply the vertical drop, there are many transportable rides that are showcased at fair using the same half pipe method. It's really just taking a shuttle loop and subtracting the the inversions, not something hard to do. Although Intamin's is much more advanced...

when I saw Togo's version at a few stops in Japan, I thought they were pathetic. The industry faces the tragic loss of Schwarzkopf and this is how Togo fills his shoes at the fair. I'm glad Intamin took upon the challenge of improving this flimsy ride method.

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*** This post was edited by Vertigo 3/29/2003 10:56:34 AM ***

Hi Vert, Ultimate is Europes longest still as far as I'm aware, and was in Guiness book for worlds longest for a few years, until steel dragon 2k. I though the Ultimate was quite on-topic to, I know of a steel tracked wooden famed mine train ride to, but Ult gotta be much larger...

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kRaXLeRidAh said:
Wow big record colin...[/sarcasm]

I believe the vast majority of readers would agree that world's longest coaster is a worthwhile record to hold, and wasn't this about unique and 1 of a kind rides rather than record holding rides?

Your sarcasm indicates your mentality my friend.

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Sorry to burst your bubble, but The Ultimate isn't the longest rollercoaster in the world. That title goes to Steel Dragon 2000.

Ultimate is actually the world's 3rd longest coaster, Collin.

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kRaXLeRidAh said:
Sorry to burst your bubble, but The Ultimate isn't the longest rollercoaster in the world.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but he already mentioned that.

You didn't mention the Beast or Vortex....what are they clones of?

v2 at marine world is the only inverted launched coaster of it's type.
I think Phantom's Revenge is the only hyper coaster that takes advantage of it's terrain.
*** This post was edited by Derrick Whitsett 3/30/2003 2:34:30 PM ***

Derrick, don't forget about the Bandit?

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Coaster Bob said:
Whizzer... America's only Spiral coaster

Depends how you define "America", as South America still has a Spiral coaster.

How about Leap the Dips? Only side friction in the US, Worlds oldest operating coaster, I think it is the only figure 8 side friction as well.

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Vertigo said:
Ultimate is actually the world's 3rd longest coaster, Collin.

Vert, Kraxle,- I just can't be arsed. Go back and re-read everything, including my claims about the Ultimate at Uk rides, and the topic Bob started.

All I wanted to do is say that the Ultimate is quite a unique ride... G guys! There's no prize for being the most informed coaster enthusiast ya know... its a friendly chat forum isn't it?

Thx PT300 btw!
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*** This post was edited by colin mcwilliam 3/30/2003 4:25:06 PM ***

ColumbusCoaster said:
- Vampire, Chessington World of Adventures - world's only suspended coaster with floorless, swinging cars.

I think this coaster and this coaster (among others) would argue with that assesment.

lata, jeremy
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*** This post was edited by 2Hostyl 3/30/2003 5:29:16 PM ***

"Who doesn't want to see Russian lesbian teens singing in the rain"?

Gay men? ;)

Straight women?

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