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Roller Coaster Categories

There are four main roller coaster categories, five if you include the kiddie coasters with there jaw dropping height of 25 feet. I shouldn't poke fun as I avoided those kid coasters like the plaque until 8 years ago. As roller coaster manufactures continue to push the envelope at the behest of the amusement park industry, experts needed a way to distinguish between these modern day marvels. That's where the categorization of these mammoths comes into place. All roller coasters are categorized by a specific height range. Let's cover the four main roller coaster categories so next time you are out-and-about, you too can brag about what kind of roller coaster you went on.

The Force Is Strong With This One

G-Force, What's That?

That is a great question, and shamefully, up until this post, I really had no idea how to scientifically explain what G-force is, but I could tell you how it feels. According to the experts at GForces.net, G-force is the force of gravity on a particular extraterrestrial body or the force of acceleration anywhere. Confused yet? Let's try to simplify that response. According to the International Association of Amusement parks and Attractions, one G is equal to the normal pull of earth's gravity on the body. Applying Biodynamic data in relation to G-forces ensures engineers design rides that are safe for everyone. The

There's A Roller Coaster for Everyone

What Kind Of Rider Are You

Asking the difference between certain roller coasters is like asking the difference between a Lamborghini and a Prius; both will take you on a ride but one will get you there a hell of a lot faster! You have three kinds of roller coaster riders:

1. You have the novice rider who likes a little bit of excitement but does not want to be upside down, high in the air, or go extremely fast.
2. You have the intermediate rider who loves a thrill. They enjoy loops, corkscrews, twist and turns, and don't mind a good amount of speed and height.



Jimmy Fallon & Kevin Hart- Rip, Ride, Rockett

3. Then you have your thrill-seekers. Our motto is: "The bigger, the better". We enjoy extreme heights, death-defying drops, speeds over 100 MPH, and more twists then a sheet of Auntie Anne's pretzel. 

How Safe is Safe

Roller Coaster Safety

Rip, Ride, Rockit- Orlando Sentinel

Standing at a massive 17 stories and reaching speeds of up to 65 mph, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit  can be an intimidating site for even the veteran roller coaster enthusiasts. I recall one afternoon while waiting in line, a patron was trying to convince his wife to take that leap of faith and go on Rip, Ride, Rockit. I never forget his wife's response, "Are you crazy? Do you want me to die?". Naturally, as any smart man would do, they left the ride never to be seen or heard from again. Ok, maybe that is a little dramatic but her response was one I have heard one too many times, and actually have shared the same sentiment at one point in my life. How safe are roller coasters?