Bobsled (Mystic Mountain)
Alpine coaster in Jamaica
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| Manufacturer | Wiegand | ||||||||||||
| Product | Alpine Coaster | ||||||||||||
| Type | Steel | ||||||||||||
| Riders per train | 1-2 | ||||||||||||
| Propulsion | Cable lift hill | ||||||||||||
| Length | 760 metres | ||||||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||||||
Bobsled is a steel alpine coaster located at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios, Saint Ann, Jamaica.[1][2]
History
The coaster opened with Mystic Mountain on 19 July 2008.[3]
In December 2023, after years of financial and legal issues, the park, with the Bobsled, shut down.[4] The park reopened on 29 March 2024.[5]
Design
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The ride is an Alpine Coaster model built by Wiegand, where riders can control their speed through the use of a brake lever.[6]
Trains
Riders can either choose a single car or 2 car train, created by linking two cars with what looks to be a seatbelt connector.[7]
The ride's cars differ from those used on most Wiegand alpine coasters, only accommodating one rider rather than the usual 2 due to the decorative "bobsled" front.
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Ride restrictions sign
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References
- ↑ "Mystic Silver (Bobsled)". Mystic Mountain. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "Mystic Mountain Packages". Rainforest Adventures. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ Quattro, Peggy (2008-07-28). "Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain Opens". Reggae Report. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ↑ Collinder, Avia (December 6, 2023). "Mystic Mountain shuttered". The Gleaner. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "We are open this Friday March 29,2024". Facebook. March 25, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ↑ "References". Wiegand. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ↑ "Mystic Mountain". Visit Jamaica. Retrieved 2024-09-24.