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Does Th13teen go backwards?

by Bobbi Devlin

Does Th13teen go backwards?

After hitting the ground, it seems like there’s no way out – it’s time to shift gears, into reverse! The vertical freefall drop coaster puts your body through 3.2G force.

Who designed Th13teen?

John Wardley
Thirteen/Designers

How does the ride thirteen work?

Suddenly, the lights go out and the train jolts, before the track and train freefall drop around 5 metres. A wraith figure is illuminated in front of the train and compressed air blasts towards riders. The train is propelled backwards out of the crypt, drops in height and proceeds into a disorienting backwards helix.

Is the ride thirteen scary?

Thirteen, stylised as Th13teen, opened in 2010 at Alton Towers Resort, replacing the much-loved classic that had put the park on the map – Corkscrew. Dubbed the “scariest roller coaster in the world”, Thirteen would add another world’s first to the park’s repertoire.

Why is TH13TEEN closed?

A 23-stone woman lost a incredible 14 stone after she broke a seat on a roller coaster – causing the attraction to shut down. Danielle Wright, 27, was mortified when the chair on the Thirteen ride at Alton Towers buckled under her hefty frame.

What is the scariest ride at Alton Towers?

Top 6 Thrill-Rides at Alton Towers Resort

  • The Wicker Man. The newest ride to open at Alton Towers Resort is also top of our favourites list.
  • Nemesis.
  • Oblivion.
  • TH13TEEN.
  • Blade.
  • Rita.

How fast does Rita go?

62 mph
Rita/Max speed

What is the most expensive roller coaster at Alton Towers?

Air
At the time of opening, Air tied with Oblivion as the most expensive ride at Alton Towers, at a cost of £12 million. A £4.5 million marketing campaign for the ride included commercials based around the ride’s slogan, “assume the position”. Air officially opened to the public on 16 March 2002.

What is the steepest rollercoaster in the UK?

The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the United Kingdom’s highest rollercoaster. At 64.9 meters (around 213 feet) it also ranks among Europe’s highest rollercoasters, placing sixth as of March 2021.