TypeO Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just ran across this on Facebook. It's called the Sommerrodelbahn Alpine Coaster in Mieders, Austria. It's over a mile long (although the video is almost 4 minutes long, and appears to cover a whole lot more than a single mile) and reportedly hits speeds up to 56 mph. It big enough for a single adult, or maybe squeezing on a kid as in this picture. As a bit of a roller coaster enthusiast, I would SO ride this, and I think I've found an addition to my own Bucket List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross62 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Fantastic. I'd love to ride that! Years ago I worked on the construction of the "Corkscrew" rollercoaster at Seaworld on the Gold Coast here,it was one of the best jobs I've had.When it was time for the test run we filled up a number of thick plastic bags with sand,each one being roughly the weight of a body and placed them in the seats,then sent the cars around.When the cars arrived back in the station after a couple of runs with the bags still in the seats it was out with the sandbags and a fight for each worker to get a seat. Good times and a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No way!! How do they get the cart back up the hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTraveller Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Far out !!! I think I would be absolutely terrified for the first minute, then after a while I think I would start to enjoy it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I love roller coasters and thrill rides in general. I'd definitely give this a whirl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 That's great! Never seen anything like it. I would absolutely go on that. I was hoping to see how it ends, though, why didn't they show the end? Does it slam you into a mattress on a wall or something, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Perhaps, you go over a cliff and it's up to you and the elements how you land...I hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No way could I ride on that, felt queasy just watching this Video.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 A little clarification I've discovered. Where the video says NO BRAKES, the author meant he didn't use the brakes for the length of the ride, but the cart IS equipped with brakes, answering the question of what happens at the end of the course. I think I'd like to try it as he did - no brakes throughout until necessary at the end, to get the maximum speed out of the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I would do that right away, but I like to ski double black diamond runs, have summer fun on zip lines, and go on ocean kayak trips. So that sort of thing appeals to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Those look like some pretty jolting turns. Better hope there's no elk straddling the track. :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SozoZoso Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 That looks fab, I'd give that a bash. There's also this....a mile long zip wire in Wales, 80 mph and 700 ft above ground http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/milelong-zip-wire-opens-in-north-wales-offering-thrillseekers-an-80mph-ride-700ft-above-the-ground-8544226.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 That looks fab, I'd give that a bash. There's also this....a mile long zip wire in Wales, 80 mph and 700 ft above ground http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/milelong-zip-wire-opens-in-north-wales-offering-thrillseekers-an-80mph-ride-700ft-above-the-ground-8544226.html OK, checkmate. I love the speed, but I'm pretty scared of heights. Not sure I could pull that off. That would be a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just ran across this on Facebook. It's called the Sommerrodelbahn Alpine Coaster in Mieders, Austria. It's over a mile long (although the video is almost 4 minutes long, and appears to cover a whole lot more than a single mile) and reportedly hits speeds up to 56 mph. It big enough for a single adult, or maybe squeezing on a kid as in this picture. As a bit of a roller coaster enthusiast, I would SO ride this, and I think I've found an addition to my own Bucket List. that just looks so unsafe - just a seat belt holding you in? and she is going to hold a child on there? can't believe it's allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 that just looks so unsafe - just a seat belt holding you in? and she is going to hold a child on there? can't believe it's allowed. She'll be comin' round the mountain when she comes!! :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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