

Big Apple Also know as a Caterpillar or Wacky Worm, these kiddie coasters have a figure 8 layout and feature caterpillar themed trains. Gerstlauer Euro-Fighters feature beyond vertical first drops. Beyond Vertical Drop As the name suggests, it’s a drop that is greater than 90°. Bents The vertical wood beams on a wooden roller coaster‘s support structure. Further information can be found on our Inversions page. Batwing An element often used on the B&M Inverted Coasters, it’s comprised of a mini- dive loop running straight into a mini- Immelmann. Further information can be found on our Coaster Types page. Batflyer Dutch manufacturer Caripro’s single-seater suspended family coaster. A “ goon” who hasn’t visited a wide variety of theme parks or been on many ride types. Basic An entry level theme park and roller coaster enthusiast. Barrel Roll Downdrop An element found on RMC coasters where the train goes through a Barrel Roll (above) as it begins decent down the first drop. Barrel Roll Also known as a heartline roll, this element is designed to have the track twist 360° around the train with the axis of rotation centered on the rider, usually at chest level. Further information can be found on our Elements page. Banked Curve or Turn A type of track where it’s tilted while turning to reduce the lateral G-forces on riders. Banana Roll An element named after its shape that looks like an elongated cobra roll. Bag Lady CoasterForce term to describe somebody who looks after the bags whilst other people go on a ride. Further information can be found on our Manufacturer page. B B&M The common name for Bolliger & Mabillard, that’s been in business since 1988.
Flume ride designer free#
Axis Coaster A S&S suspended coaster that incorporates their 4D rotating vehicle technology used on their free spin coasters and uses the track design to control how the seats rotate. Arrow An abbreviation of Arrow Dynamics, that was originally called Arrow Development from 1945-1981 and Arrow-Huss from 1981-1984. Aqua Trax Intamin‘s LSM launched coaster that features a variety of water interactions and effects. The clicking sound heard on most lift hills is the Anti-Rollback Device working. Anti-Rollback Device Safety device that stops the train from rolling back down the lift hill. Anaconda Preston & Barbieri’s modern version of a wildcat coaster. Amusement Park A park with many attractions for people of all ages but generally has no themed areas. Unlike a roller coaster, riders control the speed of the sled using break levers. Alpine Coaster Sometimes called Mountain Coasters, they are similar to, and were inspired by, bobsled coasters, but use rails instead of a trough as track.

Airtime Hill A hill that provides riders with a coming-out-of-your-seat sensation caused by a change in G-force as the train travels over the crest or down the drop. Airtime The coming-out-of-your-seat sensation caused by a change in G-force, usually experienced when the train travels over hills or down drops. Air Powered Launch Often referred to as Thrust Air Launch, it’s when the train is launched using compressed air. Air Gate A controlled gate on the loading platform that prevents riders from walking onto the train or car. Further information can be found on our Manufaturer page. Air Force Zamperla‘s suspended kiddie coaster. A Accelerator Coaster Intamin‘s term for a hydraulic launch coaster. 180° Roll An element on flying coasters where the riders are turned from being in a face-up position to one which faces downward, or vice-versa. 180° Inversion Also known as an Inverted Top Hat, this element is entered vertically before twisting under at the top and exiting vertically while twisting out again. # 4th Dimension As referred to as a 4D Coaster, it’s a type of roller coaster where the seats are capable of forward and backward twists via an additional two rails attached to a ratchet gear on the train and is capable of flipping its seats during any element.
