It is an experience for the brave at heart because it can be scary. The roller coaster takes the idea of a train on track, however the roller coaster will not be transporting but just moving around for fun purposes. The roller coasters do not have engines as well as compared to trains. There are different types of Roller coasters as well as the experience as we shall see below
Who Invented the Roller Coasters?
It is believed that La Marcus Thompson, an American guy is the man behind the invention of roller coasters. It is said when he invented them he was having the idea of having fun.
Types of Roller Coasters
Accelerator Coaster
– This is one of the best experience that adventurous people can have. The name explains the experience. It is associated with speed and an adrenaline move. If you love speed, this is a good experience for you. It is mainly engaged by the young people who seek to take risk and try new things. The ride is quick but the experience will last for lifetime
Dive Coaster
-This type of experience is also associated with the “thrill-seeking type”. It has huge vertical drops like you are diving into the ground. This is scary but the experience is worth it. It has lots of ups and downs. When you start the move you will be slow and steady, as the coaster continues to move you will go up to very high height and suddenly you fall like lightning from the sky.
Inverted Roller Coaster
-This type of experience is usually associated with family. It is considered to be a family type coaster because of its nature. It has no gravity, kids are safe on this type. On this experience, the family can seat together in a row. The cable will move under the track. It is sometimes called the upside down coaster.
Flying Roller Coaster
-This experience gives you the sense of flying. This is considered to be one of the oldest coaster. The seats and the positions are comfortable. You are seated lying on the back and looking in the sky and the hands may be hanged in such a way like you are flying. The seat will start to recline as you begin to move. The flying roller coasters are in different sizes and designs as well. There are some flying roller coasters meant for children
Stand Up Coaster
-On this experience, the people will be riding standing. However, it is considered to be tiring as you move standing. The ride is normally long. There is a position to sit though, in case you are tired but it is mainly meant to standing, the standing part, provides a niche experience. However, some have reported this experience to be associated with dizziness.
Bobsled Roller Coaster
-This type of coaster is not so many, when you want to experience this one, you will have to travel around the world. The track design is that like of a pipe. You will be racing in a car following the pipe. It is considered to be one of the safest form of a ride. Children also engage in this form of ride. The speed is minimal, the heights are not so long
Floorless Roller Coaster
-This type of ride is without the floor, the legs will be on the air as you ride. As you embark, you will be standing on the floor but once the ride starts, there will be no floor. This type of ride is popular around the world and there are many around the world. Usually you will be seated in rows of five and the legs will be swinging in the air beneath. This ride is usually engaged with a family set up as well.
Suspended Roller Coaster
This type is almost similar to Inverted Roller coaster. In this type of ride, the cable hangs from the bottom of the track, instead of sitting on top of the track. The only difference from an Inverted coaster is that the cable is attached to a swinging arm and the Inverted is attached to the track
Pipeline Roller Coaster
-This type of ride is different from all the traditional roller coasters in that, the cable moves between the track not on top or under. This type of model was first concepted in Japan. In this ride, the people will be seated inside the coaster, sometimes closed, and sometimes opened.
Wing Roller Coaster
-This type of coaster, you will be seated in pairs next to each other. This type of ride is mainly common to children. The legs will be swinging beneath the track. It follows the concept of the flying wings of a bird. Only the middle part is attached to the coaster.
In Conclusion,
roller coasters are an experience to be realized when you visit an amusement park. People are different, their adventures too. Fortunately, there are different types of roller coasters in which different persons can partake and satisfy their desires. Roller Coasters are meant to be enjoyed by tourists. They are believed to reduce the level of stress and anxiety and boost the level of happiness. Many people are afraid of roller coasters because of the speed, heights, ups and downs and the accidents which may be associated with the rides. However, the accidents associated with the rides are so rare and almost close to nothing. They are considered to be safe.
