Twisted Typhoon

Twisted Typhoon is an inverted roller coaster currently operating at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia. Manufactured by Vekoma, the ride opened at the park in 1999 under the name Hangman,[1] becoming Twisted Typhoon after 2011.[2]

Twisted Typhoon
Previously known as Hangman (1998–2011)
Wild Adventures
LocationWild Adventures
Coordinates30.718070°N 83.324255°W / 30.718070; -83.324255
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 8, 1999 (1999-05-08)
General statistics
TypeSteel Inverted
ManufacturerVekoma
ModelSuspended Looping Coaster (689m Standard)
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height109.3 ft (33.3 m)
Drop95 ft (29 m)
Length2,260.5 ft (689.0 m)
Speed49.7 mph (80.0 km/h)
Inversions5
Duration1:36
Max vertical angle59°
Capacity1,040 riders per hour
Height restriction52–78 in (132–198 cm)
Trains2 trains with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train.
Twisted Typhoon at RCDB

References

  1. "Hangman at Wild Adventures - CoasterBuzz". coasterbuzz.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  2. "Twisted Typhoon - Wild Adventures (Valdosta, Georgia, United States)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.


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