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Coasters-101: The 4th Dimension
A new 4th dimension roller coaster from S&S Worldwide, called Dinoconda, is opening this year at China Dinosaurs Park in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. This is …
Great Read: Comparing Disney to Apple
When you think about it, Disney and Apple aren’t all that different, at least in their business practices. The fine attention to detail and the …
Interview with Andreas Wild of Stengel Engineering
When we wanted to know more about roller coaster design, we decided to go straight to one of the most well known and respected businesses in the …
The Fear of Riding Alone
There’s something about riding a ride alone that makes riding a thrill ride a thousand times more terrifying. When you think about it, even when …
Dear 2011, I’m Glad You’re Gone
Ahh, between moving and the holidays I found myself in 2012 already. I thought I’d give a proper send off to 2011. Dear 2011, We …
Coaster credits: where to draw the line
According to your records, you’ve ridden 99 coasters. You won’t visit another amusement park until the spring, but you want to announce to the coaster …
Coasters-101: Wheel Design
A typical wheel used on a roller coaster is constructed by taking an aluminum hub and bonding a polyurethane tire to the hub’s outside diameter. …
