La Víbora
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| Manufacturer | Intamin | ||||||||||||||||
| Product | Swiss Bob | ||||||||||||||||
| Type | Steel - Bobsled | ||||||||||||||||
| Riders per train | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Propulsion | Chain lift hill | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 60 feet | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 32 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Length | 1490 feet | ||||||||||||||||
| Inversions | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 1:30 | ||||||||||||||||
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La Víbora was a steel bobsled roller coaster previously located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, USA. It was one of few Intamin bobsled coasters, commonly known as the Swiss Bob.
History
The ride first opened in 1984 at Six Flags Magic Mountain, where it was known as Sarajevo Bobsleds.
The ride was relocated to Six Flags Over Texas for the 1986 season and renamed Avalanche Bobsled at Six Flags Over Texas.[1] It was later renamed La Vibora.
The ride closed on November 3, 2024 and was retired at the end of the 2024 season alongside El Diablo.[2][3] Removal began in December 2024.[4]
After the ride's closure, one of its cars was relocated to the National Roller Coaster Museum in Plainview, Texas, USA.[5]
Etymology
The name "La Víbora" translated to English means "The Snake".
Design
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Color scheme
The track consisted of yellow, red and black pieces, with the inside being yellow on all of them. All of the supports are black. The ride used to feature icy white track and supports when it first opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Trains
Single cars. Riders are arranged inline in 6 rows, for a total of 6 riders per car.
Images
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The top of the lift hill
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References
- ↑ Snyder, Graham (August 1, 1986). "25 candles for Six Flags". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ↑ Simmerman, Alexis (2024-11-14). "'Record-breaking dive roller coaster' is coming to Six Flags Over Texas in 2026". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ↑ "I was the last person to ever ride a Giovanola Bobsled Roller Coaster". YouTube. Zonies Coasters.
- ↑ "[La Vibora] Demolition Has already begin, It looks like its getting sold!!". Reddit. Accomplished-Dog1259. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ↑ "Take a trip with us on La Vibora's final ride...to the museum! Thanks to everyone who donated and to @Sixflags for restoring the sled! Come see it in-person for our next public event on Saturday, July 26 at "Back to the Museum." Register at: https://buff.ly/8TeUk9m". X. coastermuseum. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
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External links
- La Víbora on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
