This week we feature a coaster that hasn’t opened yet: Undertow at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California. The Maurer Söhne spinning coaster will stand 50 feet tall and will reach speeds of 40 mph during the coaster’s 1,410-foot course. Undertow replaces Hurricane, a S.D.C. “Hurricane” model which operated from 1992 to 2012.
© Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Watch a short promotional video for Undertow below:
The park’s website describes the Undertown ride experience: “The fun begins with the first drop as riders scream downhill in a disorienting sideways position at speeds of up to 40 mph. In the Immelmann Turn, the track takes a sharp 80° bank as you find yourself staring straight up at the sky or straight down at the ground depending on your position in the car at any given moment. A 360° carousel spin, a slalom section, and plenty of sharp curves will keep you wondering which way is up!”
© Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The park shared some photos of Undertow’s track arriving in late March. The coaster is expected to open this summer. Undertow’s bright yellow track will make a great addition to the seaside park’s skyline.
Are you excited about riding Undertow when it opens? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. See the other “A-Z” coasters here.
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