The History of Launched Roller Coasters
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The introduction of the launch to roller coasters revolutionised the game, drastically changing the amusement industry and paving the way for a whole new type of ride design. But what are the different types of launches, how to they all work and where did it all begin?
In this video we explore in details weight drop launches, flywheel launches, drive tyre launches, LIM launches (linear induction motor), LSM launches (linear synchronous motor), air compressed launches (pneumatic launches) and hydraulic launches.
Big thanks to Thrill Rides Photography for the image of Red Force in the thumbnail! / thrillridesphotography
Video Structure:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 The world's first modern Launch Coasters
06:28 The Magnetic Launch Coaster
13:09 The Compressed Air (Pneumatic) Launch
15:10 The era of the Hydraulic Launch Coaster
18:02 The rise of the LSM Launch Coaster
20:51 The future
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@Mattia_Genuardi 4 жыл бұрын
I love how at 7:24 the guests are on the train and at 7:28 the train is empty... that launch must have been intense!
@ruediix 2 жыл бұрын
Flight of Fear actually did this. They hid the unload platform from the load platform for effect. It was a cool little trick.
@clxudzYT Жыл бұрын
That's actually exactly what I wanted to comment right now… Guess I'm a bit too late! xD
@MelorTGBD Жыл бұрын
I actually work at Kings Dominion and have operated the Flight of Fear before. That's about how the unfamiliar guests act when the empty train pulls up only a few seconds after launch, if anything it adds a cool effect to the ride's theming.
@SEEKINGTHETHRILL 4 жыл бұрын
This video reminds me how young the modern coaster industry still is
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
It's surprisingly young!
@imperialbagel 2 жыл бұрын
@Adam Fazari crazy to think how many bangers we can get in the next few years. It only gets better and better... hopefully
@anaz5918 2 жыл бұрын
@Adam Fazari Flight Of Fear is older than 26 years old and still very popular among people who visits Kings Islands.
@plushxwx 4 жыл бұрын
He made it, he got the skillshare sponsorship
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha thanks for the support :)
@walkingelf6836 4 жыл бұрын
Visualizee I was about to comment the same thing!
@hydrauliclaunch 4 жыл бұрын
“complete the entire layout backwards” the layout: _____O__/
@caseyclark1153 4 жыл бұрын
\ You dropped this.
@shane9245 4 жыл бұрын
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@michaeltoobased 3 жыл бұрын
( ( 0 _//
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@fadbob_ 3 жыл бұрын
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@caitlynking2660 4 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite launch coaster is Xcelerator. My friend forced me to ride it, and I am so glad she did!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome choice!
@Timr2 4 жыл бұрын
Kings Island: Gets the first launch coaster, the first backwards launch, the worlds first multi launch and gets the first LIM coaster. Kings Dominion: Gets the first launched coaster that has the launch break the train, the first LIM coaster and the first air compressed air coaster. The Kings parks have very significant launchers!
@johnfoltz8183 3 жыл бұрын
And Kings Dominion also had the first launched inverted coaster
@rileylippitt 2 жыл бұрын
Blackpool pleasure beach has one of the first launched coasters (revolution) and the biggest rollercoaster in the uk and also one of the top 10 oldest coasters in the world so I think the kings parks are equal with Blackpool pleasure beach
@mischiefmanaged5757 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating whether you’re a coaster geek, a science fan or just intrigued by roller coasters in general.
@triple7marc 2 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that Maverick was such a pioneer of LSMs. Intamin really hit it out of the park with that one.
@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214 3 ай бұрын
I understand.
@DJGAMING-ev8zr 4 жыл бұрын
When the world is about to end and roller coasters will be extinct Coaster Bot will make a video titled “what is a roller coaster”
@DJGAMING-ev8zr 4 жыл бұрын
FrankTheSpider true
@dintadoba4808 4 жыл бұрын
Roller coasters open again here and I just rode one with mask on
@dennisfischerjr5643 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for one of the most comprehensive LIM vs LSM comparisons I've yet seen. Even after getting to see Maverick in the shop for Cedar Points WCO I still had some questions that this video put together and answered perfectly. It's a fascinating technological history.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad we could help! It definitely is a fascinating history :)
@dprslegacy 4 жыл бұрын
I would have to say that a hydraulic launch like on top thrill dragster is my favorite. That initial snap of acceleration is amazing, and inside the hydraulic shed is probably cooler then riding the ride especially when the coaster is launching and seeing everything working.
@rickpontificates3406 3 жыл бұрын
Launch coasters are definitely a great advancement in coaster technology. While lift hill coasters build anticipation, launch coasters are thrilling right out of the station.
@joseftrogl6565 11 ай бұрын
You are right. However for some people the anticipation boosts the final feeling. The fact that your mind and body are getting ready to "what comes" makes the feeling more intense.
@Alex-wn5rc 4 жыл бұрын
The Arrow shuttle loops are my favorite Arrow coasters. They are very smooth, have insane airtime, and the loop is really intense and fun.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
They are great!
@maximecretton383 4 жыл бұрын
Same! Revolution at Blackpool was a surprise hit for me!
@tomwakley5719 3 жыл бұрын
17:33 Rita is not just my favourite launched roller coaster, but my all-time favourite roller coaster in the UK! The feeling you get during the launch is absolutely out of this world!
@DZstudios. 4 жыл бұрын
5:48 it was called Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune at that time...
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
I may or may not have called it Mission 2 be because I didn't want to attempt to speak French 👀
@rct3isepic 4 жыл бұрын
COASTER BOT it translates to from the earth to the moon
@DZstudios. 4 жыл бұрын
Bien
@svis6888 4 жыл бұрын
@@coasterbot haha 😂 you should of tried! That would be funny! Allez harry!!!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know the translation but I often try and say the rides name as it is in its home language, instead of English-ifying everything ha ha :)
@rockrollangel1972 Жыл бұрын
I did an insider roller coaster tour at busch gardens in Tampa and we went behind the scenes for 3 coasters and one is a launch one. We got to learn more about how the launch happens, what happens when it over heats it can go backwards (which I have seen at Velocacoaster) how strong the magnets are, etc. Was so cool to see up close
@bamber123 4 жыл бұрын
Busted! Your conspiracy to push Skillshare subscriptions to promote their "converting distance and speed units" class by not adding km/h to mph and feet to metres conversions on this video 😉
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
You got me, of course that was the reason! In all honesty I ran out of time and didn't get chance to put them in :)
@coasterkeychain6852 4 жыл бұрын
I hope Intamin creates more hydraulic launch coasters! They have some of the most intense launches out there.
@jannick247 4 жыл бұрын
but the maintenance of intamin has its price. LSM's are not that maintenance needy and more cost efficient
@andykillsu 4 жыл бұрын
Air launches are more intense.
@dakotamurray7184 Жыл бұрын
@@jannick247 Sounds like their reliable.
@CoasterHour 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Launch coasters have certainly come a long way from the older electric winch, weight drop, and flywheel Systems, used for the first launch coasters. LSMs definitely look like they will be used in the future a lot as they have been used a lot more recently, but it is nice to see the compressed air launch return with Maxx Force and with some of the newer Asian S&S coasters. My favorite kind of launch I have experienced is still the Hydraulic launch on Dragster and it is a shame that those have died out but hopefully the LSM can improve even more over time and maybe Intamin could try out a compressed air launch system, would love to see what they could do with it!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, they really have! Dragster looks awesome, I'd love to ride it one day :)
@ScrewyLoops 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as per usual! 👌 Also those animations were most immersive, this video must have taken forever! 🔥
@alkankondo89 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This was EXCELLENT! The most comprehensive history I've seen on launched coasters. And those diagrams, illustrating the different launch systems REALLY helped and were well-put-together!
@SirDella 4 жыл бұрын
I heard about all these types of launches but having all of them packed in one video really made me realize the sheer amount of ingenious and different techniques that were developed to accomplish the exact same task, amazing video
@rct2nerd 4 жыл бұрын
I think my favorite launch of all time is Stormrunner's launch, but Kingda Ka's launch is my 2nd favorite. Also, I'm surprised that you didn't mention Galeforce at Playland's Castaway Cove in this video. It's the world's first Triple Launch El Loco Coaster.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
There's too many launch coasters to mention in a single video honestly!
@henrydrakeselftape 4 жыл бұрын
Hydraulic is my favourite, all the way ;) . That feeling is just so unique and intense! Although I’m sad they are no longer being made, I’m glad s and s are making coasters like max force to continue giving that intense launch experience.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Hydraulic launches are awesome for sure!
@katiewennerberg210 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite launch I’ve experienced is Stealth at Thorpe Park! It’s the only hydraulic launch I’ve done, and it blew me away by the speed. It’s absolutely insane!
@isaaccutlip5815 3 жыл бұрын
Launch coasters are the only ones I enjoy for some reason
@f1-mag 4 жыл бұрын
I tried my first launch coaster yesterday it was Juvelen at Djurs Sommerland
@Alex-kf7tm 4 жыл бұрын
My first launch was Taron at phantasialand :) (Second is Anubis at Plopsaland)
@imbnz2424 4 жыл бұрын
Mine was Kingda Ka lol
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
What did you think? :)
@MrCollerRoaster 4 жыл бұрын
My first was Stealth at Thorpe Park
@azertycraftgaming 4 жыл бұрын
The second tire launch is surprisingly powerful
@Timesocussa 4 жыл бұрын
Such a brilliant amount of information, presented so well. Thank you man, look forward to the next 👏
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
@skstonesmith 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite launches coaster is Maverick! It’s wild!
@andimason3370 3 жыл бұрын
I know hydraulic and compressed air coasters are expensive to run but I think big parks should try to keep a few. LSM's are fine and all, but a hydraulic launch is just something else. The sheer force a powerful hydraulic launch accelerates with is outstanding, far better than the magnetic systems. My favourite launch I've experience so far is Stealth at Thorpe Park. That launch track may be short but it gets you moving in a hurry. Never felt acceleration like it. When it becomes possible to safely travel again I'm heading to Fuju-Q to ride Do-Dodompa, looks too awesome to miss.
@lyssa.mp3 4 жыл бұрын
amazing video i loved it and the new animations are so spot on
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@slopesgameroom 4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate these sort of history vids
@jvcolddayinhell2761 3 жыл бұрын
Mine is LSM and LIM launches look. The scream of the some LIMs (Wicked Twister), the humming of the launches (Back Lot Stunt Coaster, Flight of Fear), and the mild sound of the magnetic field engaging with the train (Maverick)... Ughhhhh love it every time
@technoandrew 4 жыл бұрын
You can tell a lot of work went into this video, really well done guys. It was interesting to see when the different launch technologies each came into use.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed it! :)
@broadwayblueshirts6160 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! So much information, you can really see the evolution of the technology that goes into it.
@coasterbot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@chrisshort4121 4 жыл бұрын
Solid work Harry! This was a pleasure to watch/listen to
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@SkyrushFanboy 4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I got front seat at night on volcano in 2017 while I was able to. Dang I miss that ride, the only invert in my top ten
@astros4547 4 жыл бұрын
my personal fav launched coaster is defo red force, its just... so amazing, nothing beats the amazing view you get from the top 🥳 great footage of it btw🤪
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Red Force definitely looks awesome, glad you loved it! :)
@pureawkwardness415 4 жыл бұрын
I was seriously like "Wait, Coaster Bot is doing a combo episode" for a second
@chrisbaete5842 4 жыл бұрын
What a great and informative video as always. I had never thought of revolution being one of the very first launch coasters. I can’t pick a favourite launch as they all feel and offer a very different experience. I still find it hard to pick a favourite between stealth with its intense launch and red force with its longer launch. I love the launch on Taron and Icon in which a laugh can transform a standard ride into something quite incredible.
@connoryancey3261 4 жыл бұрын
Omg, When I saw Mr. Freeze (Six Flags Over Texas) I was like “I HAVE BEEN ON THAT”
@ultimateparkmasters4735 4 жыл бұрын
Great to see a coaster channel sponsored! Love the channel, launch coasters have a fascinating history!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot. They really do! :)
@halcyondaystunes 4 жыл бұрын
Absolute perfect video mate. you out did yourself on this one.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot :)
@CoasterConnection 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Video Man! Beautiful Animations. 🔥
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my dude, that means a lot :)
@brianmacdonald7297 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, and excellent animations! I remember riding Flight of Fear in its first season at Kings Dominion. Watching the trains accelerate out of the station was like nothing I'd ever seen before. It seemed like the trains were perfectly still one moment, and gone the next. Of course, the original restraints in that first season also produced head-banging like I'd never experienced before either, but that's another story.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian! I bet FoF was something completely different when it opened :)
@Operateur 4 жыл бұрын
Great video man! one of your best for sure
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@anouk5231 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't been in many parks yet and also haven't been on many lauched coasters, but I feel very happy to have experienced Taron! So magnetic launch for me. But hopefully I'll make a trip to GB next year and try out a serious hydraulic launch (Stealth).
@mkxpro55 3 жыл бұрын
7:15 Flight of Fear at KI is my favorite ride as of November 2020. Fun fact, I live less than 30 minutes away from Kings Island. Also, I rode FoF before I rode DiamondBack at KI, and my reaction on Diamondback was: "This is boring". Still, both are very fun rides. Also, that beginning shot, the blue ride is called Orion, and is the newest ride to be there. It replaced a Superman type ride called Firehawk. I wish I would have rode that more often before it got taken out, but I was little, so. I also wish I would've rode Vortex more than I did. I actually kissed the train on Vortex bc I was the last in line for Vortex the day it was closed. I also got to ride in the front with my cousin. My 2 other cousin's were in the row behind. If u go to KI next season, idk if they will still have the piece where it is, but if u ride Windseeker, u can see a piece of track from Vortex. If u have read this far I hope u have a good day. Leave a comment saying "hi" if u did read this far so ik if u did. Thx.
@Fluster Жыл бұрын
Really good videos, I love the diagrams you put.
@ebrbrbrbrbr 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate! Been following you since the beginning and just amazed by how consistently quality the uploads are. A day with a 23 (!!!) minute upload is a good day Slight correction--it's St. "Lewis" not St. "Louie" haha
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we really appreciate it! Sorry I'm from the UK and that's how we say it, I didn't consider it at all :)
@KaspersetzSlideStudios 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, as per the usual. Thanks for the skillshare as well!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot :)
@Benthetrainkid 3 жыл бұрын
1:01 The first Arrow launch was actually the defunct Afterburner at Fun Spot Indiana (originally built as Zoomerang for Circus World/Boardwalk and Baseball)
@Internet-Police 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and nice animations :)
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@darwinfraudez7804 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid Harry really enjoyed it 😀
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@darwinfraudez7804 4 жыл бұрын
COASTER BOT your welcome :)
@blazewarriorwolf 4 жыл бұрын
This is so cool! I had no idea about basically anything before the 2 Flight Of Fear coasters(beyond the existence of several of the coasters featured)!
@blazewarriorwolf 4 жыл бұрын
And I learned new stuff to me from after Flight Of Fear!
@DJKiske2 4 жыл бұрын
I am glad that you pointed out the history of these different styles of launches, really interesting to see where we were and how far we've come.
@coasterbot 3 жыл бұрын
The industry definitely has come a long way!
@DJKiske2 3 жыл бұрын
Now I wonder if someone will invent an even more thrilling and efficient launch in the future.
@Leooofelix 4 жыл бұрын
I'm quite a new enthusiast so I haven't been to many theme parks around the world but as soon as traveling is safe I'll be sure to go to many theme parks in Europe But I would say my favorite launched coaster must be Taiga at Linnanmäki
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Taiga looks awesome!
@Autumn-pr8ve Жыл бұрын
Xcelerator packs such a punch, I can only imagine what kingda ka is like, hopefully one day I will get to ride it
@nellingwood2 4 жыл бұрын
Loved every launch I've ridden (Mr. Freeze, Flight of Fear, Italian Job, Wicked Twister, Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster, and Kingda Ka). Hydraulic launches are the most thrilling to me.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Most launches coasters are fantastic! :)
@Guoenyi Жыл бұрын
Launch is so different from lift hill. I like both though. All very scary and fun. The rest of the track plays a major role in the whole experience of a ride too.
@cadesaucemusic7370 4 жыл бұрын
Epic. We all gotta wait for a 4d launch coaster if S&S decides to build one again (or a 4d freespin will do kekw). I do know that there is possibly another hydraulic launch coaster being made but I forgot where.... There's also Max Force and the possible return of the S&S air-compressed launch (which I hope to god returns cuz it is badass). Besides that though, amazing stuff! and congrats on getting the sponsorship by Skillshare!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
I hope S&S do build their launched 4D coaster! Thanks that means a lot :)
@vapoet 4 жыл бұрын
I still love the old LIMs that Kings Dominion had. Volcano the Blast Coaster was the smoothest coaster I've ever ridden. I also enjoyued the air launched Hypersonic XLC, but trying to catch it when it was running was nearly impossible.
@duhairlordexxx Жыл бұрын
coaster bot is a legend for using katapul footage
@CrazGaming564 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite launch coaster is Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America. It's so forceful with that new generation compressed air launch and the inversions are lots of fun
@SteveAndAlexBuild 4 жыл бұрын
Another superb video Harry and the animations were superb 👌🏼. Man I miss The thunder looper 😢🧱👍🏼
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Thunder Looper looked great :)
@SteveAndAlexBuild 4 жыл бұрын
COASTER BOT . It was so good 🤩👌🏼
@Archman155 4 жыл бұрын
Well done! You got a sponsor! Proud of you harry!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support :)
@LadybugTVRollercoastervideos 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video you also teased this on the community tab Edit: I guessed it was launches explained 2
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you were right!
@HiAnonym 4 жыл бұрын
It's really unfortunate that the era of hydraulic launches is over 😭😭😭
@torezcoasters6043 4 жыл бұрын
True but air compressed launches are more intense and more reliable
@HiAnonym 4 жыл бұрын
@@torezcoasters6043 Yeah but the hydraulic launch has a pretty intense acceleration that is much more sustained than that of the pneumatic launch...I've never ridden an air launch coaster but I think hydraulic launches have a few advantages over the air launches...the air launches are described by some people that it feels like being rammed by a truck so I really want to experience this one day
@revimfadli4666 4 жыл бұрын
@@HiAnonym do hydraulic launches maintain their force along the length, while air launches gradually lose their force?
@Beatboarder66 3 жыл бұрын
@@torezcoasters6043 air compressed launches are not reliable. They are only six pneumatic launched coasters operating right now and only two of them are located outside Asia. Honestly, I think these systems are maintenance nightmares and not very safe (just read about the Ring Racer: Twice the compressed air escaped explosively from the system and once the catch-car somehow got shot with no train attached, so that it rammed the stop at full speed. Even distant windows burst by the bang and six workers suffered an acoustic shock from it). I think hydraulic launches are a bit more reliable and safer, but of course nothing comes to LSM, in this regard.
@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army 3 жыл бұрын
Long live formula rossa.
@Coasterlocity 4 жыл бұрын
That was the clearest explanation of the hydraulic launch I've ever heard. Of all of them really.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that really means a lot!
@Coasterlocity 4 жыл бұрын
@@coasterbot You're welcome. I like when i watch a video that teaches me things i didn't know with cool technical details and history. Your videos tend to do that.
@Fazcoasters 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@zachs8033 3 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on the pneumatic launches. They’re extremely complex, and very expensive to maintain, but no other launch type touches the acceleration you get from an S&S. Do Dodonpa pretty much proves it, as it has held the fastest acceleration record for 20 years.
@shawnspencer8766 2 жыл бұрын
Compared to hydraulic launches, the air launch system is actually fairly simple. A breath of fresh air to fix and work on lol
@ben.04f 4 жыл бұрын
U already know im from notif gang :D
@freemusicforvlogs6133 4 жыл бұрын
I find watching launch coasters launch so satisfying
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
They are very satisfying to watch!
@harrisondavis2003 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Melvin
@coasterbot 3 жыл бұрын
Melvin? Who's that! Ha ha thank you :)
@themrwinston9570 2 жыл бұрын
it took 1 ride on cheetah hunt to make me a lifelong fan of multi-launch coasters. cant wait to try Hagrid's!
@mikedevine1620 4 жыл бұрын
Your VFX work in this video is absolutely awesome
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you that means a lot :)
@InfinitePlaylist909 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@michaeltaylor1603 4 жыл бұрын
I was a ride operator @ the now defunct Six Flags AstroWorld. Greezed Lightnin' was a shuttle loop type 2. Flywheel clutch. By the tine the park closed. GL (1978-2005) did one MILLION launches. Knott's Berry Farm MR is STILL in operation. Houston's clutches were made in Canada & were replaced twice a year. You could tell when they started to wear. But, when they were in "rare form" was the sweetest "whirllll" you'd ever hear. LOL!!! 8 bars of compressed air per clutch! That ride consumed a LOT of air.
@majmunx9703 4 жыл бұрын
I love launch RCs, Ispeed in Mirabilandia is AWESOME! Also, video is great! ;)
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@Joypyf 3 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos! 👍🏼 Do you know where the part of Lightning Loops that had the accident was moved to? Did that section become Diamondback?
@CoasterJawn 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta go with the LSMs on Intamin Blitz coasters, those are amazing, with the Hydraulic on the strata coasters being my second favorite
@Texasrailfan9021 Жыл бұрын
15:19 I Started To Fall Asleep because of learning this
@FILMirnursogradeein 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214 3 жыл бұрын
The weight drop and hydraulic launch systems are byfar the most complex launch systems!
@adrsk8 4 жыл бұрын
Xcelerator is the best launch coaster I rode !
@Gijsinator Жыл бұрын
I only rode 3 coasters with launches: express platform 13, formule x and hyperspace mountain. hyper space mountain is my favorite because of the angle, music and just the power of the launch. the power thing can also be said and that coaster adds alot of hype to the launch with its flashing lights (my opinion over which launch is better changes alot XD). and formule x was just fine
@robertparker6280 2 жыл бұрын
For LSM: Rock'N'Roller Coaster, there is nothing more fun than Steven Tyler counting down, then hitting 62mph at 2.4 seconds. For Hydraulic: Xcelerator, haven't been on TTD or Kingda KA, so Xcelerator is the next best thing.
@GutGut_3 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite launch type is the LSM. My favorite coaster with an LSM launch is definitely Taron at phantasialand
@maximecretton383 4 жыл бұрын
Intamin's LSM launches are my favourites! Perfect mix of intensity and sustained acceleration!
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Great choice :)
@Raptor3698 Жыл бұрын
I’ve only done Hydraulic (Kingda Ka and Storm Runner with Storm Runner being the best), LIM (Volcano, Joker’s Jinx, and Flight of Fear with Volcano being the best and defunct unfortunately), and LSM (Cheetah Hunt, Tempesto, Verbolten, Pantheon, and Maverick, with Pantheon being my favorite). I gotta say, the LSMs just have so much more going on with them. LIM launches can have great theming built around them and are very versatile, but LSMs are that, but much better and more efficient. So I gotta give it to the LSMs. LSMs for overall experience, and hydraulic for the launch alone (but I hope to experience an air compressed launch one day).
@YoullHaveSome 2 жыл бұрын
Being from Ohio my favorite launch is Top Thrill Dragster. Although Flight of Fear is one of my favorite coasters as well! Great video!
@dpfrk 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm a bit surprised that you didn't mention Lightning Rod though, since that is the first launched wooden coaster. But either way, great and informative video.
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Honestly Lightning Rod skipped my memory, sorry!
@jorgechiubomberos 3 жыл бұрын
My first launch I ever experienced was the Hollywood Aerosmith rock-and-roll coaster, at MGM studios ( back when it was MGM). Then it was Top thrill dragster, when it was new
@coasterbot 3 жыл бұрын
Rock n roller coaster has quite a powerful launch for that technology :)
@robertliput2419 4 жыл бұрын
I love the hydraulics and LSM
@cookode 4 жыл бұрын
I never thought I’d hear Harry talking about skillshare. Let’s give the man a round of applause on such a big sponsor
@coasterbot 4 жыл бұрын
ha ha thank you! We appreciate the support :)
@WeylandProductions 4 жыл бұрын
It's so weird not seeing a massive red giga coaster at 2:00 lol
@badjokes4ever905 4 жыл бұрын
I live near Denver and my home park is Elitches and sadly one of the last aro (sp) loopers might be closing as it has not been running for a long 3-4 years and I guess I’m fortunate to have been able to ride it before then
@Crypt1cmyst1c 3 жыл бұрын
I've only ever ridden magnetic launch coasters, but i have to say the LIM coasters have a more immersive launch. the humming of the magnets being energized and the lights dimming as it draws all that electrical current just gives the ride such a powerful feeling. the LSM's are cool from a technical standpoint, but it feels like it's holding back. the LSM's feel like they're a bored god, pushing the train forward with his finger, whereas the LIM's feel like a roaring beast pushing with every bit of strength it can muster.
@uweklonker3799 2 жыл бұрын
And now we have a flying launched coaster wow
@coasterbot 2 жыл бұрын
We do indeed!
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