In addition to being the
first thing many people will see when they arrive at the
park, the ride presents some impressive statistics. Check
them out. |
Length =
3,197 ft = 974 m Height = 108.2 ft = 33 m Maximum Speed = 53.7 mph = 24 m/s Drop Angle = 50o |
The overall scheme. Click image to see larger image. |
Rendering of ride at California's Great America. Click image to see larger image. |
For those who have high speed access, here's a rendering of what the ride will look like from the rider's seat. Enjoy! (Click on image to download a video. It's 1080p in .mov format.) |
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Another movie, only this time from off the ride. Click on image to download the video. It's over 100 MB in .mov format. |
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A worksheet has been
prepared for teachers to use at PSM Days. Much of the
worksheet can be completed just from observations and
watching the videos. |
GoldStriker Worksheet |