Arrow Dynamics is a name that rings a bell in every coaster enthusiast’s head. They are known for pioneering many things, including the steel coaster, which has now became so popular in the coaster world. The
Corkscrew at Cedar Point was designed by Ron Toomer, who is responsible for not only the Corkscrew, but four other coasters in Cedar Point. This steel coaster was the first triple-looping roller coaster in the world, or, in other words, the first coaster to ever feature three inversions. Its three inversions are a vertical loop, and a pair of corkscrews over the Point’s main midway.
Corkscrew may not be on the same scale as Cedar Point’s more popular coasters, like
Magnum XL 200 and
Millennium Force, but it still provides more of a punch than the average guest would think. The
Corkscrew is a Corkscrew-type coaster, as its name implies. However, this corkscrew ride differs from most other Arrow Corkscrews because it features a vertical loop and a short turn in addition to the pair of corkscrews; it is a bit of an expanded version of the other Corkscrews. A positive note about this ride is that it rarely has a long line, due to the fact that Cedar Point runs three trains, even despite
Corkscrew’s relatively short 1,800-foot length.
Riders take a seat in one of three trains, and pull down their black shoulder harnesses. After the ride operators give the cue, the train pulls out of the station and takes a turn to the right, then makes the transition to the lift hill. The riders start ascending the 85-foot lift, taking a chance to view the other guests from the midway. After cresting the lift, the riders speed down an approximate 80-foot drop, then soar through a surprisingly intense vertical loop. This loop gives some intense G-forces, especially in the last few back rows. Next comes a turnaround, giving riders a chance to take a quick breath before diving into two final corkscrews, both inverting over the main midway. The location of these corkscrews, being over the midway, can allow for some great photo opportunities. Finally, after the twin corkscrews, the coaster hits the brake run.
The Corkscrew is always worth a ride if you are visiting Cedar Point. It has a special place in many coaster enthusiasts’ hearts because it was the first triple looping coaster. Corkscrew does provide some good thrills for its short track, but best of all, it rarely ever has a line, so why skip it?
Written by CoasterForce
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This Corkscrew was World's Oldest Arrow Custom Looping in the world! It's awesome!
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