Valravn (Cedar Point)

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Valravn
Valravn
Data
Location Cedar Point
( Sandusky , Ohio , USA )
Type Steel - seated
model Dive Coaster
category Floorless coaster
Drive type Chain lift hill
Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard
opening May 7, 2016
length 1041 m
height 68 m
Departure 65 m
Max. gradient 90 °
Max. speed 120 km / h
Max. acceleration 4 g
Travel time 2:30 min
Trains 3 trains, 3 cars / train, 1 row of seats / car, 8 seats / row of seats
elements 50 m high Immelmann ,
dive loop ,
zero g-roll
Inversions 3

Valravn in Cedar Point ( Sandusky , Ohio ) is a steel roller coaster model Dive Coaster from the manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard , which was officially opened on May 7, 2016, the opening day of the park. The 1041 m long record holder is 120 km / h and has three inversions . The name comes from the bird Valravn, who in the legend of the same name rules the skyline as the king of all birds with infinite power.

journey

elements

Components of the Valravn during construction (October 2015)

The journey starts after a 180-degree curve with a chain lift hill that takes the train to a height of 68 meters. Then it goes through a 90-degree curve at the highest point and applies the holding brake, where the train stops for a short time before it accelerates to 120 km / h at a 90-degree angle in the 65.2-meter-long first drop accelerated. This is followed by an Immelmann and a curve to the block brake, which is located directly behind the First Drop. The train is braked and goes through a second descent with a subsequent dive loop . The conclusion is formed by a zero-g-roll and a bunny hop , until the train finally pulls into the final brake after a 45-degree curve.

hanger

Valravn is the first dive coaster with "vest brackets" to keep passengers in their seats. The shoulder bar is replaced by a flexible rubber vest that ends in a solid lap bar. In addition, two bars that run parallel to the “vest” ensure the stability of the lap bar and act as “handrails” for the passenger. The advantage is the better arm freedom and in jerky places the head does not hit anywhere.

Records

  • Highest dive coaster (223 feet = 68 meters)
  • Fastest dive coaster (120 km / h)
  • Longest dive coaster (3,415 feet = 1,040 meters)
  • Most inversions on a dive coaster (3)
  • Longest first drop on a dive coaster (214 feet = 65.2 meters)
  • Highest Inversion on a Dive Coaster (165 feet = 50.3 meters)

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