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The Killer Whale by Sarah K

Do you want to experience the fury of the ocean? Then come on down to San Antonio, Texas and visit Sea World. The newest ride is finished! The Killer Whale is the scariest, fastest, highest roller coaster in the country! This ride goes from zero to 120 mph in five seconds. If you don’t like water or speed this is not the ride for you. The orca-shaped car goes completely underwater, getting you soaked, but you don’t have to worry about walking around dripping for the whole day because the speed and the Texas heat gets you dry on the ride. The Killer Whale is a sit down coaster. The tracks are made of steel except for the part under water which is made of steel coated with plastic. The G-force is 3.5 so the riders won’t get too sick. There are two inversions so you’re upside-down for a while then get upright again. All seven drops are very thrilling and so are the ten loops. Most of the drops are 90° but the drop with the loops are set at 50°. This coaster is 7,000 feet long but will still make you want more. The longest drop is 400 feet long, enough to peel the water off your skin. So if you’re planning on coming to Texas soon, check out The Killer Whale, the ultimate thrill ride.


 

The Hurricane By Madison K.

I had a chance to build a roller coaster it is no ordinary coaster. It’s called The Hurricane. At a speed of 181mph, it’s not a forgettable ride. The Hurricane has a weather theme and its a stand up roller coaster. This coaster is powered by a Linear Induction Motor. With this motor, the coaster will have a quick start. This coaster is made out of steel and has steel tracks. The coater starts with a 200 ft. hill then dives right down into a upside down loopy-loop. Then after 20ft. the car goes into a hurricane formation track witch forms a tunnel of mist. Next, the coaster goes 50ft. more and then into a another loopy-loop. After that, passengers go into another hurricane formation track which goes upward, and this time it’s a wind tunnel. Then it goes into a 20ft. drop at a 98 degree angle and up a 50ft ft hill into a side loopy-loop. Next and last, the coaster goes into a barrel roll for seven times. Barrel roll formation is like a water tunnel. The system uses state of the art machinery. If you are pregnant, have a concussion, have heart problems, or under 4ft. you may not ride this ride. Hope you enjoy the ride and ride at your own risk!