...ever hit a max vertical angle of 90 degrees? I’m talking mainly about B&M and Intamin. (Excluding dive machines.)
Usually the normal vertical angle for a B&M hyper coaster is 75 degrees, with the exception of Leviathan hitting 80(considered a giga). Intamin usually hits 80-85 degrees, but neither of the companies ever hit 90. Now I could probably imagine B&M not hitting the benchmark of 90 degrees, for their hyper coasters are a bit more tame (arguable) than Intamins. Their hypers are great as is anyways. Now, Intamin on the other hand, is a bit more of an “intense” company and would probably consider taking their coasters a step further. You would think they would just that extra 5 degrees and call it a day, but that’s not the case. Why? Wouldn’t a 90 degree drop be that much more exhilarating? (Even more airtime, more intensity, ect)
This is just a small question that been floating around in my head for a while. I’d be glad to hear your guys’ responses.
Thanks
Usually the normal vertical angle for a B&M hyper coaster is 75 degrees, with the exception of Leviathan hitting 80(considered a giga). Intamin usually hits 80-85 degrees, but neither of the companies ever hit 90. Now I could probably imagine B&M not hitting the benchmark of 90 degrees, for their hyper coasters are a bit more tame (arguable) than Intamins. Their hypers are great as is anyways. Now, Intamin on the other hand, is a bit more of an “intense” company and would probably consider taking their coasters a step further. You would think they would just that extra 5 degrees and call it a day, but that’s not the case. Why? Wouldn’t a 90 degree drop be that much more exhilarating? (Even more airtime, more intensity, ect)
This is just a small question that been floating around in my head for a while. I’d be glad to hear your guys’ responses.
Thanks