HangTime (roller coaster)
| HangTime | |
|---|---|
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| Knott's Berry Farm | |
| Location | Knott's Berry Farm |
| Park section | The Boardwalk |
| Coordinates | 33°50′41″N 118°00′05″W / 33.844752°N 118.001460°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 18, 2018 |
| Replaced | Boomerang, Riptide |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Infinity Coaster |
| Manufacturer | Gerstlauer |
| Model | Infinity Coaster |
| Track layout | Custom - Infinity Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Vertical chain lift hill |
| Height | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Length | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
| Speed | 57 mph (92 km/h) |
| Inversions | 5 |
| Duration | 1:15 |
| Max vertical angle | 96° |
| Capacity | 800 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48–77 in (122–196 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available | |
 Wheelchair accessible | |
 Must transfer from wheelchair | |
| HangTime at RCDB | |
HangTime is a steel roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. The Infinity Coaster was manufactured by Gerstlauer on the former site of Boomerang and Riptide. On opening, it had the steepest drop on a rollercoaster in California, at 96°.[1] HangTime was also marketed by the park as the first Dive Coaster in California.[2] It opened on May 18, 2018.[3][4]
History
[edit]On August 16, 2017, Knott's Berry Farm announced that they would be adding HangTime.[5] It would be the second Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster in the United States, with the first one being The Monster at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa.[6]
Vertical construction of HangTime began in November 2017 with the lift hill supports rising.[7]
In January 2018, the track layout was complete.[8] HangTime performed its first test runs two months later in March 2018. Much like The Smiler at Alton Towers, the trains would have four rows that carry 16 riders.[9]
HangTime opened to season passholders on May 11, 2018, and to the general public a week later on May 18, 2018.[10]
Theme
[edit]The theme of the ride is a throwback to the days of surfing the California coast in the 1960s. Most of the ride is surf or nautical themed.
Ride experience
[edit]The train leaves the station and starts climbing the 150-foot (46 m) vertical lift hill. Upon reaching the top, the train is held for five seconds before plunging at a 96-degree angle. The train reaches a max speed of 57 miles per hour (92 km/h) and heads through a negative-g stall loop, a one-of-a-kind inversion. This inversion is similar to a Norwegian loop, except the train enters a non-inverted dive loop followed by a sidewinder before exiting in the opposite direction. The train moves through a corkscrew and a cutback. Following the cutback, the train goes through a small ejector airtime hump. The train then enters a cobra roll located in front of the negative-g stall loop. After exiting the cobra roll, the train passes the on-ride camera, which takes photos of the riders. The train slows down on the brake run, turns right and heads back into the station.[4]
Photo Gallery
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Hangtime at night -
Hangtime's entrance at night -
Hangtime's train as it passes over the ride's entrance -
Hangtime's track lights up at night -
Hangtime features 16 seats -
Hangtime's queue on its opening day to the public -
The train at the top peak: 150 ft -
Ride's entrance -
Ride queue on opening day (May 16, 2018) -
Hangtime's ride queue features a beach type setting -
Hangtime's station -
Hangtime's entrance on a busy day -
Lift hill
References
[edit]- ^ Mills, Michelle (August 18, 2017). "Everything you need to know about HangTime, the new roller coaster coming to Knott's". Orange County Register. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "HangTime | First Dive Coaster On the West Coast | Knott's Berry Farm". www.knotts.com. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
- ^ MacDonald, Brady (August 16, 2017). "It's been a decade since Knott's built a major coaster. Will HangTime be worth the wait?". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ a b Marden, Duane. "HangTime (Knott's Berry Farm)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Whitehead, Brian (August 16, 2017). "Knott's Berry Farm announces new roller coaster, HangTime, where riders will reach 57 mph". Orange County Register. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Monster (Adventureland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "Knott's HangTime Goes Vertical + New Animation Video Released". NewsPlusNotes. 9 November 2017.
- ^ "Knott's Berry Farm Places Final Pieces of HangTime Track". NewsPlusNotes. 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Knott's Unveils HangTime's Trains During Construction Update + Testing Footage". NewsPlusNotes. 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Knott's Berry Farm's new roller coaster HangTime is now open: Here's what it's like". 14 May 2018.