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Twister

Entertainment; Amusement parks

Describes a roller coaster layout that features many turns, crossovers and track that runs in many directions. A twister is a roller coaster layout that is unpredictable. Examples include Roar at Six ...

Ace coaster classic

Entertainment; Amusement parks

Describes a roller coaster designated by the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) that meet certain requirements as prescribed by the club. Roller coasters designated as a coaster classic are believed ...

Spinning wild mouse

Entertainment; Amusement parks

A Wild Mouse coaster designed with cars that spin during the entire course or parts of the roller coaster. The spinning is not controlled by mechanics, but instead by gravity, weight distribution and ...

Upstop wheels

Entertainment; Amusement parks

A wheel attached to the train or car that rolls underneath the track to keep the train from coming off.

Road wheel

Entertainment; Amusement parks

A wheel attached to the car or train that rides on the top of the roller coaster rail or track. Road wheels are usually made of steel and coated with nylon, hard plastic or rubber.

Looping corkscrew or loop screw

Entertainment; Amusement parks

A type of roller coaster that features a vertical loop and a corkscrew.

Lapbar

Entertainment; Amusement parks

A type of restraint that secures the rider by placing a bar across the passengers lap. Lapbars are the most common form of restraint used on amusement park rides. A Lapbar restraint can be designed ...

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