World's largest ferris wheel planned for Las Vegas

People would not necessarily black out on a ride that tall. It would be a matter of the G-Forces. The G-forces would be determined by the track layout as well as the speed. I imagine that we are not all that far off from being able to build rides that tall. The trains could use a little more engineering, but it could happen.

With proper engineering the sky is the limit with rollercoasters as well as ferris wheels.

The one concern I would have is the bugs at that speed. I found the Gemini rather annoying at dusk. My sister's glass looked like a windshield with all the bugs stuck on them, and I couldn't open my mouth for a second or I would eat a bug.

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I think the elevator lift system on Millennium Force is able to reach 750' safely, the rest of the coaster, well that's another story. Terminal velocity of around 122mph would be reached, and maybe a layout could be designed and built, but the cost would be unreal.

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So you want a coaster in your backyard? I hope you have a big backyard.

Umm, Vegas doesn't need to attract anymore people - I highly doubt they have a problem getting people to go there, judging by the crowds in the clubs and casinos. The coaster enthusiasts who go there just for the rollercoasters are definitely in the minority, and Las Vegas could probably do fine as a city without them.

Now, will people who are already in Vegas want to ride this? I think so, unless they're afraid of heights.

-Natalie
CP Ride Operations '99-'00

Agent Johnson, people wouldn't black out if the curve at the bottom was long enough. Also, skydivers frequently jump from altitudes higher than 750 feet.

Well, I'm kind of scared of heights and I'm not a big fan of roller coasters, but I have to admit that I would seriously consider riding this ferris wheel. A bathroom in your car and internet access. Plus a beautiful view, and who knows what else would go into this Vegas Style wheel. Sound pretty awsome.

Hey soggy just so you know If there was a 335' drop that would reach the 100mph mark if a ride was 750' It would reach over 200mph

Charlie, check your math. Wind resistance and other factors will not allow a gravity powered trains to reach 200 mph. Freefalling skydivers do not continue to accelerate, they hit "terminal velocity," a speed at which no further acceleration can be made.

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So you want a coaster in your backyard? I hope you have a big backyard.