"For the first time in ages, one roller coaster holds the triple crown of coaster records. And that coaster does not reside in the United States. Intamin's Falcons Flight last week opened officially at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia. At nearly 14,000 feet long with a drop of over 500 feet and a top speed of more than 155 mph, Falcons Flight is now the world's longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster."
"But Europe now is home to most of the world's top roller coaster builders, with Intamin and Bolliger & Mabillard headquartered in Switzerland, Vekoma in The Netherlands and Mack Rides in Germany, leaving Rocky Mountain Construction to carry the flag for U.S. coaster builders. With the triple crown of coaster records now held in Saudi Arabia, it becomes even more clear that what began as a distinctly American pastime now belongs to the world."
"The world needs more things that bring people together in joy and community. Roller coasters do that. People make friends with other fans at their local park, then one day they are road-tripping across the country or flying around the world to ride coasters that they learned about from other coaster fans online. They often meet and make new friends in the coaster community at each stop."
Intamin's Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia opened officially, measuring nearly 14,000 feet long with a drop over 500 feet and a top speed above 155 mph, becoming the world's longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster. Previously, those records were held by three separate coasters, including Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 for height. The modern roller coaster era began with Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Six Flags Magic Mountain long held the most coasters. European firms now dominate manufacturing, while Rocky Mountain Construction remains the primary U.S. builder. Roller coasters foster community and international fan travel, though cost may limit some trips.
Read at The Mercury News
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