Spike Coaster
Product
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Introduced | 2017 |
Number built | 3 |
First built | Sky Dragster (2017) |
Latest built | Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster (2021) |
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Manufacturer | Maurer Rides, Germany |
Type | steel - motorbike |
Spike Coaster is a steel motorbike powered coaster model line by Maurer AG. The model was formally unveiled at the 2016 IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA, however it did make an appearance at the 2015 IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA under the name of Bike Coaster. There are currently three installations of this ride type, but a fourth to open in 2022.
A new version dubbed Water Fight was revealed at the 2023 IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA. This version combines a Spike Coaster with water slides.[1]
Technology
Spike Coasters are powered roller coasters with a motor in each car. This motor has a toothed wheel which tethers with teeth on the track in order to control the speed.
Installations
Name | Park | Country | Opened | Status |
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Sky Dragster | Skyline Park | Germany | 2017 | Operating |
Desmo Race | Mirabilandia | Italy | 2019 | Standing but not operating |
Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster | Mardi Gras cruise ship | N/A | 2021 | Operating |
Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster | Carnival Celebration cruise ship | N/A | 2022 | Operating |
Unknown | Nickelodeon Universe Mall of China | China | 2022 | Under construction |
Sea Stallion | Six Flags Qiddiya | Saudi Arabia | 2025 | Under construction |
References
- ↑ Wooley, Eric (2023-11-06). "Maurer Unveils New Spike Waterfight". Coaster101. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
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