Sidewinder, Steel roller coaster in Lakeside, Colorado, US.
Description
Sidewinder is a steel roller coaster in Lakeside, Colorado that takes riders through a complete vertical loop. The ride uses steel cars traveling through a series of curves along the metal track.
History
The coaster was built to introduce new technologies in steel roller coaster engineering to Colorado. Its construction marked a step forward in safety standards for rides featuring vertical loops.
Culture
The ride draws local visitors and tourists who gather to experience the thrill together. Summer evenings see families and younger riders returning regularly to share the experience with friends.
Practical
Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to enjoy the ride. The attraction operates from March through October with operations depending on weather conditions.
Did you know?
The track design uses a specific angle calculation that allows cars to complete the loop using only the initial momentum. This means no extra force is needed to reach the height of the loop.
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