Stealth and its "Eight" Inversions

Okay I have ridden this ride and I know there are not 8 inversions, you know there are not eight inversions. Where did they get this idea from then? What is counted as an inversion on this roller coaster?

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Number 1 And Only Cedar Point

Yeah it doesn't make sense. I think the horseshoe element is counted for that number, but even then... 3 real loops, the turn overs at the beginning and before the loops...that's 4 total, right? Then add the horseshoes, but I still don't get 8.

here's more...
http://www.coasterbuzz.com/forums/thread.asp?ForumID=11&TopicID=323

*** This post was edited by Camel on 12/21/2000. ***

Just play along with Paramount, its fun. LOL!!!!!
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"DONT FIGHT IT, RIDE IT",,,,RAGING BULL

Why should they consider it to have 8 loops, when you are only fully inverted three times. Some of Vekoma's Horseshoe Turns aren't considered in other coasters. (I think Rock n' Roller Coaster) We need a re-count, and then another, and then another!

Thank you Chitown.

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Coasters- a little slice of heaven

I think they count every 180 degree twist as an inversion. After all, you were in one position, (face down) then you are in the exact opposite. (face up) After riding, I did not feel as if I had been "inverted" 8 times. Let them claim 8 if they like

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"X" marks the spot in 2001!

Yeah it doesn't bother me too much, but it is a curious bit of marketing.

1. Tiny drop at top of lift
2. Horseshoe
3. Drop b4 loop
4. loop
5. turn-over b4 corkscrews
6. 1st screw
7. 2nd screw
I only got 7!!!
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Top 5:

1.) Medusa (west)
2.) Stealth
3.) Goliath
4.) The Riddler's Revenge
5.) GhostRider

There is a flip over right before the corkscrews, that makes eight. That is, if you buy that nonsense.

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