Undertow (roller coaster) explained

Undertow
Logodimensions:250px
Location:Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Status:Operating
Year:2013
Cost:US$5.5 million[1]
Previousattraction:Hurricane
Type:Steel
Type2:Spinning
Manufacturer:Maurer AG
Model:Spinning roller coaster
Lift:Chain lift hill
Height Ft:50
Length Ft:1410
Speed Mph:40
Inversions:0
Capacity:900
Restriction In:48
Trains:7
Carspertrain:1
Rowspercar:2
Ridersperrow:2
Rcdb Number:10930

Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, built by Maurer Söhne.

History

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced on March 23, 2012 that Hurricane would close in September and be replaced by a new thrill ride in 2013.[2] On August 27, Undertow was officially announced. Construction started after Hurricane closed on September 3.[3] The ride officially opened to the public on October 19, 2013.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: MacDonald. Brady. 32 best new theme park additions for 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20121231162901/http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-theme-parks-2013-preview-12201226,0,2156667,full.story. dead. December 31, 2012. January 11, 2013. Los Angeles Times. December 26, 2012.
  2. Web site: New ride planned for 2013 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. March 23, 2012. August 27, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120716041359/http://news.beachboardwalk.com/releases/hurricane-coaster. July 16, 2012.
  3. Web site: New ride planned for 2013 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announces Undertow. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. August 27, 2012 . August 27, 2012.
  4. Undertow. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 10930. October 22, 2013.