People struggle with stress in different ways. But not everyone knows that scary attractions can become a good helper in this case. They differ from traditional structures installed in the parks of many cities of our country at an incredible speed, a fall from a great height, and complicated technical solutions.
Scientists have come to the conclusion that along with extreme sports, the most dangerous rides in the world are the most effective in solving complex psychological problems. Perhaps for this reason, many adults are attracted to the famous amusement parks as if by a magnet, where they can get a dose of adrenaline, which will help them become more energetic, stronger, more resistant to any life's adversity.
The most sophisticated developments of modern engineers and designers, huge investments in construction allow us to constantly create numerous entertainment complexes around the world. We will introduce you to some of them today.
Giant Canyon (USA, Colorado)
The most dangerous rides in the world we will begin to present with this breathtaking design. It is, at first glance, an ordinary swing for 4 people. True, they rotate at a speed of more than eighty kilometers per hour over a precipice, the depth of which is more than 400 meters. The session lasts only one minute, but we assure you that the impressions received in this short time will be enough for your whole life.
If you want to visit the Giant Canyon attraction, then you must first sign a document that you are warned about the possible consequences - injuries, and possibly death. The organizers completely disclaim responsibility for any incidents.
Formula Rossa, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
This is the fastest slide built on American technology. Its height is 52 meters. The attraction is located in Abu Dhabi. The most dangerous rides in the world most often have huge speeds. For example, on this hill, the trolley accelerates to "space speed" - 240 km / h - in less than 5 seconds. Not every sports car can do this.
This attraction is an exact copy of the world famous Monza race track. Those who decide to visit Formula Rossa can test themselves on dizzying climbs and descents. "Racers" are required to wear special glasses that will protect against dust and small specks of eye. The trip will last one and a half minutes.
Flying Dutchman (Kazakhstan)
Do not think that the most dangerous rides in the world are located only in the West. To verify the opposite, go to Ust-Kamenogorsk. Catapult is a huge building illuminated by colorful lights (height about 40 meters).
The cabin soars up in a few seconds, and then swiftly flies down and rushes up again. Such entertainment for adults to fans of extreme relaxation.
Furius Baco (Spain)
Not all adult entertainment can be visited even by very brave people. At Furius Baco, the speed is incredible. Right from the start, the car picks up speed up to 135 km / h in 2.9 seconds. The acceleration in this case is 10.7 m / s, which is significantly higher than the acceleration of gravity, which is 9.8 m / s.
The feelings and reactions of visitors to the attraction are constantly changing - from heart-rending screams to complete silence in anticipation of an imminent death. An unusual design of the seats adds thrill. They are located on the sides of the main rail, so travelers literally freeze in the air without feeling support under their feet. The 850-meter path ends when the trolleys sweep a few centimeters from the water.
Colossus (Great Britain)
This ride is called the most swirling roller coaster in the world. Its length exceeds a kilometer, and the speed of the trailer is more than 60 km / h. According to everyone who had a chance to rush along this track, this distance is quite enough to break the voice from a scream.
Tower of terror II (Australia)
Everyone who decides to visit this attraction, soars rapidly to a height of one hundred and fifteen meters. Visitors note that after a sharp deceleration at the top, many passengers almost all thoughts disappear. Then the trailer suddenly breaks down at high speed. The return trip takes only 6.9 seconds. And this is not all - the trolley again soars up, and only then disembarks the guests.
"Over the roof of the world"
This name combines three attractions that are located on top of the tower of the hotel-casino, which is known in the world under the name "Stratosphere Las Vegas." The huge building reaches a height of 350 meters, but at the same time it is the second largest observation tower in the Western Hemisphere. It is second only to the CN Tower (Toronto). Consider the attractions located here in more detail.
Gypsy X Scream (Las Vegas)
The most dangerous rides in the world are, as a rule, very high constructions. For example, a unique trailer is considered one of the highest swings in the world. The attraction was opened in 2005. The short rail leans rapidly and the trolley rushes over the edge of the roof at great speed. After that, the trailer brakes very sharply, stopping far beyond the limits of the solid support. This is really one of the most dangerous attractions, however, and today those who wish to ride here are not decreasing.
Insanity
The Carousel Madness received its first visitors in 2005. Today it is the highest on the planet. One of the most modern attractions of the Stratosphere complex. The creators of this design claim that this is an ordinary carousel, if you can call it a structure located above a three hundred meter deep, twenty meters from the edge of the roof.
The carousel spins pretty fast. It is noteworthy that during its movement, all passengers are face down. People on the carousel are sitting in open seats, and not in closed booths, so the feeling of this rotation at great speed over a terrible precipice is difficult to compare with anything.
Big shot
This is one of the very first attractions of the complex. The Big Shot catapult was opened in 1996. But even today it is considered the highest in the world: it raises brave men to a height of 329 meters, and then with a speed exceeding 70 km / h and with an acceleration of 4g throws them from a huge height into free fall.
Many consider the Big Shot catapult to be the best viewing platform in the United States. That's just not all, falling at such a speed down, can enjoy the magnificent scenery outside the window.
Intimidator 305 (Virginia, United States)
And this attraction is one of the latest developments of American designers. It was opened in 2014. On the track, more than one and a half kilometers long, engineers built many dizzying turns. On special lifts, due to well-chosen parameters, it was possible to create the illusion that at the end of the path the trailer will certainly go off the rails.
Takabisha (Japan)
Recently, the amazing attraction Takabisha was built in Japan, which differs from similar structures in the largest descent angle. For this reason, he is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
A kilometer-long roller coaster track can tickle the nerves of the most desperate daredevils who prefer seven loops, and extreme people can test themselves on a descent with a dip angle of 121 degrees. In the middle of the track from a 43-meter height, the trolley breaks down, developing a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour. Along with tremendous speed for a few moments, passengers experience a feeling of complete weightlessness.
Kingda Ka (USA)
The attraction was opened in 2005. To date, he retained the title of the fastest in the world, which he owned at the time of construction. The original design has a height of more than 140 meters. In just 4 seconds, the trolleys gain speed of 200 km / h.
They rise at a right angle to a height of 139 meters, and then, writing out intricate loops, dive down, and then to a height. About 1,400 people test themselves every hour on these slides with a hydraulic start-up system. The administration of the attraction recommends not eating food before the trip.