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The Mind Eraser is a roller coaster found at four different Six Flags amusement parks across the country, as well as four different PARC theme parks. Built by Vekoma, they are one of the most common and standard suspended looping roller coasters in the country. Many other theme parks have this same ride under a different name. The mind eraser was built in 1995 for the first time, and was one of the first suspended looping roller coasters in the world.[[File:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/SFA-Mind_Eraser_2.jpg]] (The Mind Eraser at Six Flags America in Maryland.)
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[[File:http://www.themeparkreview.com/sfdl/dl05.jpe]] (The Mind Eraser at Six Flags near Buffalo, New York)
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[[File:http://www.coasterforce.com/coasterphotos/MEfull4.jpg]] (The Mind Eraser at Six Flags in Springfield, Massachusetts)
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| type = [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]] - [[Inverted roller coaster|Inverted]]
| manufacturer = Vekoma
| model = [[Suspended Looping Coaster]]-689m Standard
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| status = Operating
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| speed = {{convert|60|mph}}
| duration = 1:36
| angle = 59°
| G-Force = 3.1
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| cost = $8,500,000 USD
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'''The Mind Eraser''' is a [[steel roller coaster|steel]] [[inverted roller coaster|inverted]] [[roller coaster]] at 4 different [[Six Flags]] & [[PARC Management|PARC]] theme parks. Built by [[Vekoma]], they are of the most common and standard [[Suspended Looping Coaster]] model ([http://rcdb.com/ir.htm?model=3 689m Standard]) that is found in many theme parks; at least fifteen other parks around the world have this exact same ride under other names [http://rcdb.com/ir.htm?model=3]. The Mind Eraser was introduced in 1995 and was one of the first suspended looping coasters built in the world.

==Ride Experience==

The train climbs the 115 foot [[lift hill]], before dropping down a steep, curved drop. The train then enters the roll over, followed by a hill with a banked turn to the left. At the bottom of the hill comes a sidewinder (similar to an [[Immelman loop]]), followed by a 270 degree turn to the right. Next comes two [[Roller coaster elements#Inline twist|inline twists]]. A turn to the left is then entered, followed by some banked rises and descents and the [[brake run]].

==Locations==
*[[Six Flags America]]- May 20, 1995
*[[Six Flags New England]]- 1997
*[[Darien Lake]]- 1997
*[[Elitch Gardens (Amusement Park)|Elitch Gardens]]- 1997

==Images==
<gallery>
Image:Mind Eraser (Under Drop).JPG|Mind Eraser directly before the roll over
Image:Mind Eraser (Sidewinder).JPG|Mind Eraser's signature roll over
Image:Mind Eraser (Overbank).JPG|Mind Eraser directly before the sidewinder
Image:Mind Eraser (Under Brake Run).JPG|Mind Eraser preparing to enter its brake run
</gallery>

==Sources==
Ultimate Roller Coaster: [http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/yellowpages/coasters/minderaser_sfa.shtml]
Theme Park Insider: [http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/six_flags_america/mind_eraser/]
Weekly Wire: [http://weeklywire.com/ww/07-05-99/boston_feature_2.html]

==External links==
*[http://www.vekoma.com/ Vekoma's Web site]

{{SFA Coasters}}
{{SFDL Coasters}}
{{SFEG Coasters}}
{{SFNE Coasters}}
{{PARC Theme & Water Parks}}

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[[Category:Inverted roller coasters]]
[[Category:Six Flags roller coasters]]
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Revision as of 02:49, 12 November 2010

The Mind Eraser
StatusOperating
ManufacturerVekoma
Capacity1040 riders per hour
Duration1:36
The Mind Eraser at RCDB

The Mind Eraser is a steel inverted roller coaster at 4 different Six Flags & PARC theme parks. Built by Vekoma, they are of the most common and standard Suspended Looping Coaster model (689m Standard) that is found in many theme parks; at least fifteen other parks around the world have this exact same ride under other names [1]. The Mind Eraser was introduced in 1995 and was one of the first suspended looping coasters built in the world.

Ride Experience

The train climbs the 115 foot lift hill, before dropping down a steep, curved drop. The train then enters the roll over, followed by a hill with a banked turn to the left. At the bottom of the hill comes a sidewinder (similar to an Immelman loop), followed by a 270 degree turn to the right. Next comes two inline twists. A turn to the left is then entered, followed by some banked rises and descents and the brake run.

Locations

Images

  • Mind Eraser directly before the roll over
    Mind Eraser directly before the roll over
  • Mind Eraser's signature roll over
    Mind Eraser's signature roll over
  • Mind Eraser directly before the sidewinder
    Mind Eraser directly before the sidewinder
  • Mind Eraser preparing to enter its brake run
    Mind Eraser preparing to enter its brake run

Sources

Ultimate Roller Coaster: [2] Theme Park Insider: [3] Weekly Wire: [4]

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