So is this really the world's steepest coaster??

[dandaman]

Actually, wouldn't the world's "steepest" coaster be the Screamin' Squirrel from S&S? In theory, it has a 180-degree drop because it goes right back under itself. On the other hand, though, it's not a "drop" per se.

 

Eric

 

My first thought when I read the article.

 

I think the steepest drop in the world happens right at the point when you are teabagging someone and they wake right up *just* as the balls hit the face.

 

That's steep!!!

 

Steeped tea, as it were.

[RedSpecial]

The whole steepest drop thing is too conditional really. Some may say a vertical drop is the steepest you can go, while others say that you can go beyond that as long as brakes aren't used at any point. But then again, if brakes aren't used during the steepest point then it actually 'drops' at that angle so in theory it should be the steepest drop, but as always, some people disagree.

 

Flamingolands one of my home parks so I'm just going to say Mumbo Jumbo's got the steepest drop.

 

As Flamingoland is also my 'local' park I'd simply add that a formal record is a formal record irrespective of the debate and as the Guinness book of records site clearly records this as an official record then that's what it is:

 

http://community.guinnessworldrecords.com/_The-Steepest-Roller-Coaster-Made-From-Steel/blog/420792/7691.html

 

It's also a fun and exciting ride. I must admit to enjoying the drop on Oblivion at Alton Towers more mainly due to the slight delay before the drop. Mumbo Jumbo does represent a unique ride for coaster fans in the UK and Flamingoland should be congratulated for introducing a great ride that complements it's other coasters.

 

[coolcalicoaster]

I can't believe this thread is still alive!