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World's steepest roller-coaster opens

By T.K. Randall
July 11, 2011 · Comment icon 18 comments

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Japan's vomit-inducing Takabisha roller-coaster features a 141ft drop at an angle of 121 degrees.
Due to go live on July 16th Takabisha is the steepest roller coaster in the world, its name means "highflying car" and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji as park-goers zip around its 0.6 miles of track.
The Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park has unveiled its 14th Guinness world record-breaking ride – the Takabisha roller-coaster. Nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji, the new track features a 141ft single vertical fall at 121 degrees, making it the steepest roller-coaster drop in the world.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (18)




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Comment icon #9 Posted by conspiracybeliever 14 years ago
I love roller coasters but could NOT do the steep drop!! It reminds me of this ride I went on years ago at this amusement park in Georgia. You sat in this box thing where you were sort of standing but leaning back on a thing sort of shaped like a seat. There was a cage like thing in the front of you. It brought you up slowly I don't how far but it was high up. And once you got to the top it just dropped!! I thought I was dying. Not only did your face all smush upwards but all the blood went to your head. It was terrifying. I couldn't even stand when it stopped or speak. I had to be helped off.
Comment icon #10 Posted by Robert1 14 years ago
That looks like a really cool ride. I would love to go on it.
Comment icon #11 Posted by DigitalDreamer 14 years ago
Wow bring it on!
Comment icon #12 Posted by strawberryrubber 14 years ago
That's it I'm going to Japan!
Comment icon #13 Posted by Kratology 14 years ago
yes, yet another reason to visit japan!
Comment icon #14 Posted by King Fluffs 14 years ago
Wow, thats... quite scary. I'll be staying on the tea cups.
Comment icon #15 Posted by scaredsilly 14 years ago
Wow, thats... quite scary. I'll be staying on the tea cups. tea cups for me too! I would never ever go on that ride
Comment icon #16 Posted by Taut 14 years ago
God Bless 'em. They need a little fun right now! Looks like an awesome ride.
Comment icon #17 Posted by iConspiracy 14 years ago
Japan has it all;)
Comment icon #18 Posted by terbo559 14 years ago
All of the scary roller coasters are in Japan.


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