Saturday 11 May 2013

The Smiler: Worlds first 14 loop coaster UPDATE: On-ride footage

This brand new steel coaster with a whopping 14 loops is the latest attraction at Alton Towers, opening on the 23rd May. Its the worlds first 14 loop coaster, which beats the last one which only has 10.


 
FACTS
 
The ride is sure to make you dizzy with the following loops: two diving loops, cobra roll, batwing, a sea serpent roll and others.
 
There is two lift hills.
 
Ride time is 165 seconds.
 
16 passengers per ride.
 
Rider height of 1.4m.
 
30m largest drop
 
Around 85km/h.
 
1170m long.
 
Found in the X sector.
 
Other rides in this area, including the oblivion have had a lick of paint.
 
This ride looks out of this world, just a huge pile of twisting and turning metal!
 
 
AND HERE IT IS:
 
 
 
 
 

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