RSSHomemade roller coaster (video)
John really likes roller coasters, but didn't want to wait in line, so he made "The Blue Flash", a 180-foot long homemade coaster featuring a 360-degree loop - took about a year and cost about the same as taking the family to Disney... [via] - Link.
Related:
- Homemade wooden coaster bike - Link.
- Roller coaster built in school gym... - Link.
- Do-It-Yourself Roller coaster... - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Nov 13, 2006 08:21 AM
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amazingly cool... at the same time it is a perfect example of what you don't want on an amusement ride (but the attempt is commendable). There's a pretty good reason why roller coast loops are generally clothoidal and not circular. Notice how the passengers are jerked around at the entrance and exit of the loop - that's literally excessive jerk (change in acceleration). I just wouldn't let young kids ride :/
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