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Roller Coaster Launches: Explained
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2016
- Various roller coasters around the world feature launches, which propel riders at a high speed around the track. If you look closely, each launch system is different, and has been created to serve a different purpose. In this video, we take a look at how some of the most popular launch systems work, as well as their main advantages and disadvantages.
We've updated and improved this video with better explanations of how each launch works: • The History of Launche...
Some of the launch methods discussed in this video are: LIMs, LSMs, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Friction Wheels, Flywheel and Catapult launches.
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I'd like to see a roller coaster with a repurposed _aircraft carrier catapult_ for a launch.
John Whitesell that’s actually very similar to an intamin hydraulic launch
@@Datareel agreed recently rode intamin's blitz coaster in phantasialand and it was amazing
_ Kirky _ It’s pretty much the same technology as what’s used on an aircraft carrier
@@Datareel yeah
_ Kirky _ don’t know why pneumatic launches aren’t used more. they seem ideal
I like chainlifts, it increases the tension of the ride, making it more exciting
Fair enough! :)
For launches, I feel that all of the tension from, say a chainlift, is compressed into the few seconds before the launch, when you’re not sure how many more breaths you have left to take.
Charles Garand when you’re on Rita the wait between you must escape and GO GO GO feels like an eternity!
@@charlesgarand agreed. A launch is far more tense.
The boomerang method seems the most intense to me
Really going out on a LIM!
So punny!
5MadMovieMakers *slow clap* 😂
*very, slow clap*
Hey ohhh
I forgot to laugh, sorry ig.
“Smooth acceleration” Shows kingda ka
I think that Six Flags launch their coasters the best because the ride ops there trick the guests like, “Launching in 10, 9, 8” or Are you ready? *LAUNCH*. And personally, I just think that adds to the magic of the coaster you’re riding.
I was riding full throttle at magic mountain and the ride op was like "when I go oh you go ah. Oh" and he would launch the train. He also did "will you like a countdown? *launch* oh well" and "5...4...*launch* 3,2,1"
Not all states and countries allow this though sadly. (Hate that rule)
Six flags isn’t the only one that does that lol
I was on flash vertical velocity at six flags great America and I launched on 2 not 1 it caught me of guard
LSM's are great and all but I just love the intensity of hydraulic launches. #intaminfanboy
I agree! :)
Same Here. I recently rode Xcelerator, and it feels like getting hit by a truck.
@@bonesmalone5802 ik the best ride at knotts so much fun!
Intamin have starting using lsm more recently tho :/
@Bones Malone
Having ridden Storm Runner, I can confirm.
My favorite is definitely the hydraulic launch. Specifically storm runner. As its’ announcement saying *”now get ready, here we go.”* is simply thrilling. Though I also like how the launch systems on California Screamin’ are also used as lift hills and tires.
Holy shit when you hear the steam sound and the train cocks back slightly it scares the shit out of me
@@spanz9538 Yeah, I consider that to be a warning. LSM's don't give any sort of warning. At least when I rode Superman Escape at Movie World, I could hear the sound of the motors and then the train inching back; you don't get that type of warning on an LSM coaster.
The LSM Lanuch of Taron in Phantasialand is absolutely fantastic, especially the second launch with its distinct Sound!
This is more of a science lesson
Is that or a good or a bad thing, did you still enjoy the video?
COASTER BOT Yeah, it was very interesting and I still liked it. Well done
That's great to hear, thank you! :)
I love the launch of my inner enthusiast self running to an attraction!
Excellent description of each launch system, especially your description of the differences between LIM and LSM launches!
Thank you very much! :)
Thank you so much for the video! I've been wondering how launches work for a long time. My favorite type of launches is absolutely the LSM launches. There's just something I love a lot about the "electric" sound coming from the electromagnets!
No problem, glad you learnt something from our video! The electric sound is very cool, I agree. :)
one thing I like about launches, it's that it enables parks that have a strict height-limit to still build very thrilling coasters. Like Phantasialand, they built Taron and now F.L.Y. The only other thrill coaster there is Black Mamba, which had to be build into the ground and is really short as well, just because they couldn't get the height in the beginning.
I definitely agree, launches allow parks to be very versatile with their roller coaster design!
Can’t forget Rita (aka the ride everyone trashed on), purely designed due to height restrictions! Its actually really decent!
Definitely one of your best videos, there was a lot in it! I found this video super interesting, great job! Awesome video!
Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it. :)
I love how many facts you can put in these videos! Keep up the incredible work, Harry!
Thank you very much, there is much more to come! :)
Launching is aweseome! Rock'n'rollercoaster DLP. But lifthills are more thrilling imho. Nothing beats the clinky clank sounds of a coaster train being pulled up and the feeling of omg are we this high up?
I agree! A coaster with both a launch and a lift hill would be ideal for you :)
COASTER BOT #takabisha
Coaster with both a launch and a chain lift: Powder Keg (Silver Dollar City) rcdb.com/1903.htm
Ferdinand, what about a coaster that does both at the same time? The absolute goat, Maverick. the chain lift + launch coaster that's perfection.
@@PurityXD FireChaser Express at Dollywood is like that
I personally prefer launches over the traditional drop. Does anyone else agree??
itsjustjosh depends on the drop
Yeah doesn’t make me anxious or anything 😂
I dont like heights so i agree.
Morgan Evans sitting on the launch track still makes me feel anxious.
itsjustjosh They certainly provide very intense rides. I’ve only been on one myself (Rita - Alton Towers) but from what I’ve heard they provide big thrills.
LSM Thunderbird at Holiday World is awesome!!!
It really looks it! :)
Whoo! My home state, and my home park!
Really excellent video. It's very evident you did a lot of research to explain the technical details so thoroughly!
Thank you very much! You are correct, a lot of research did go into the video :)
Fascinating. Very well presented.
Thank you :)
Well explained thanks
I'm so glad i subscribed to your channel my dude. These videos are so discriptive
Thanks you for subscribing! It's great to hear you are enjoying the content. :)
The intensity of a hydraulic launch kicks butt!
I really love Launch coasters because i get much more excitement from it compared to dive coasters or normal coasters 😊😊
Great Video! My favourite type of launch is probably LSM because the acceleration is smoother and you don't get that initial "kick" like on hydraulic ones.
They also allow for multi launch coasters to be constructed, which are among my favourite coasters ever.
Thank you very much! LSM launches can be awesome, but I have currently been let down by the roller coasters I have ridden featuring this launch method. As a result I prefer Hydraulic launches the most so far. :)
Great video, I've always enjoyed hydraulic launches, but a close second is LSM.
Thank you! I'd probably agree with you :)
I just found this channel and it is awesome
Thank you! I am glad you like it :)
Flywheel launches are still used in newer coasters today. The Vekoma Motorbike and Zamperla Moto coasters still use flywheel launches.
I did overlook Zamperla's Moto coasters, as they aren't a well talked about ride model. However Vekoma Motorbike coasters use hydraulic launches to propel riders. Nevertheless, thanks for the correction. :)
Best video so far, good job! I couldn't make a video this good with my education.
Thank you very much! Hopefully you'll be able to learn more about roller coasters in the coming months. :)
My favorite launch was actually a flywheel! Though it bothered many of my friends, I really enjoyed the brutal lauch that it provided. The one I experienced was the Sirocco at Walibi Belgium, and has since been replaced by an LIM, which I find to be a lot less intense.
Interesting to hear! :)
Awesome job, Harry! This is one of my favorites on the channel, very descriptive!
Thank you very much! :)
Your a wizard harry!
I'm a what!?
+COASTER BOT yeah Tom you're a wizard!
COASTER BOT do flight of fear explained
I learned so much on this channel
That's fantastic to hear! :)
I always wanted to know the difference between LIMs and LSMs. Thanks mate.
No problem! :)
I feel a good way of launching a coaster (which I think currently are not being used in coasters) is that of a spring and pulley system used in that of a slingshot ride, I feel like they’ll start to be used at some point in the future.
From what I've heard all technologies are great. LSM's are great for multi-launch coasters and are very reliable. The cons are that the launch is often less intense. Hydraulic launches are good for use on thrilling launch coasters with a major focus on speed and the launch is often quite forceful and intense. The cons are that the technology is less reliable. Compressed Air launches are often more forceful than any other launch technology. Drive tyres are better for family launch coasters due to the speed and intensity of the launch.
I love how much you used temp, Busch is my home park
That's awesome, I'd love to visit BGW one day :)
This is an amazing channel, keep up the good work!👍😊
Thank you! You are too kind. :)
I love hydraulic launches. Top Thrill Dragster, Xelerator and storm runner are amung my favorites
Me too! :)
you deserve like a million subscribers!keep up the good work:)
Thank you very much, there is a lot more to come in the future! :)
Launch coasters are my fave!
I like the linear compressed cylinder launch the best. It provides a large degree of synchronicity in the initial stages of the ride and most accurately thrombolizes the variable forces that can cause diseases in the riders.
4:03 powder keg! That’s fun.
A good launch never harms a coaster experience, but I also feel that it’s what comes after the launch that matters most.
I agree! :)
Hydraulic launches are my favorite,the acceleration is just awesome!
They really are awesome!
haha do air compressed! Maxx force or Dododompa/Dododonpa (idk never been)
I wish I had the opportunity to ride a compressed air ride! There used to be one at Kings Dominion, Hypersonic XLC. Compressed air rides are the most forceful launches among rollercoasters. Dodonpa at Fuji Q Highlands launches from 0-110 mph in 1.8 seconds, compared to top thrill dragster's 0-120 in around 4 seconds.
Me too! Compressed air launches look fantastic! :)
My favorite coaster of all time is a launch coaster. Montezuma's Revenge at Knotts Berry Farm is a coaster I ride at leAst ten times a year. I love it.
Great to hear! :)
You should do Drop Towers: Explained. That would be a great video. And even though I know most stuff about coasters, I found this VERY interesting
That's a good suggestion, I will add it to the list. :)
Hydraulic and LSM for me, both give fast smooth intense acceleration, just what I love. Rita at Alton towers is 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds via a hydraulic launch and Icon at Blackpool Pleasure beach uses LSM and does 0-53mph in 2.25 seconds. Both feel really fast and thrilling 🙂
Rita's launch is much better than Icon's initial launch! I prefer hydraulic myself :)
I am all about the LSM launched roller coasters!
They're great!
Thx for ceplained
Hydraulic launches! Great video man!
Great choice! Thank you :)
Stealth and Rita at Thorpe Park and Alton Towers are the most intense roller coasters I've ever been on, I think they're both hydraulic launches. Velocity at Flamingo Land is an honourable mention and a bit different as you sit on a motorbike not in a coaster car.
I love these videos
That's great to hear! :)
Good video! I prefer LSM laubches. :)
tbh lsm look the most efficient and reliable it gets you those speed you need reliable and smoothly. i would put hydraulic launches but the factor of how much the break down puts them down.
Air-powered launches are definitely the best! Dodonpa's acceleration is freaking ridiculous, easily my favorite launch ever! And yes, I've been to Japan, and I'm going to China this summer.
Awesome to hear! :)
I love Full Throttle at Six Flags CA!!
I love compressed air launches the best they are so smooth
hydraulic launches, no contest. TTD and storm runner are some of my faves.
I prefer hydraulic launches. I love how potentially fast you can go with them and I can get past the unreliability of the systems because of it. They're also a lot more intense and thrilling.
Interesting choice! If hydraulic launches were just as reliable as LSMs I would prefer them also.
I love LSM, but nothing beats going 0-120 in 3.8 seconds with a hydraulic launch on Top Thrill
GOALS SLAYING
Well Incredicoaster has an LIM and I love that ride. The only other launch I can think of getting on is Xelerator and I HATED it. So I guess LIMs is my preferred launch lmao
Same lol
You mentioned that catapult launches aren't used anymore. I was wondering about "Revolution" at Blackpool pleasure beach in the UK as I believe this uses this type of system. I've been on it many times an it's certainly up there with my favourites.
Revolution uses an electric winch launch, one with side of the loop. The launch itself is quite good I feel! :)
LSM
Good vid :D
I liked stormrunners launch the most but LSM launches are generally better
Thank you! :)
I don't know which to choose between tire propelled launch and LSM launch since the Hulk uses tire launch and Cheetah Hunt uses LSM. I've ridden both of the coasters.
I'd choose LSMs myself! :)
I've never ridden a launch coaster, just the chain lift ones. It's kinda appealing to not have to sit and wait for the chain to pull, which gives you plenty of time to regret your decision to get on the ride
Among those hydraulic launch coasters is the King da ka, located in Six Flags Great Adventure.
LIMs work really well, 70 mph in 3 seconds is pretty impressive + not a lot of down time
They work quite well, but aren't extremely efficient. :)
This is the type of education We need at school instead of the feeling Closed in a room WITH 1 person talking.
I've only been on a hydraulic launch coaster but pleasure beach is getting an LSM launch coaster
Project 2018 is going to be awesome!
Since I've only ridden family-friendly roller coasters, I haven't experienced many launches, but I've experienced LSM and LIM launches. I'll try to give my opinion of the launch types based on HMCMA and Revenge of the Mummy, which are in Universal Studios Orlando Resort. In my opinion, LSM launches don't feel very strong, LSM launches are graceful and they feel speedy! LIM launches have a punchier acceleration, IMO. I love the squeaky sound that LSM launches make, but my favorite launch type as of now is LIM.
How does the change in magnetic energy in LSMs determine the speed? Meaning: how do designers use the LSM technology to decide how fast a certain coaster will go?
The only rides with launches I have rode are The Incredible Hulk and Fire Chaser Express (both mentioned in the video) and they have friction wheel launches.
Did U ride Lightning Rod?
Your so gay you liked your own comment
Fantastic video, Harry! Definitely the most interesting so far. The physics behind roller coasters is just incredible to imagine and describe. And now I can tell my Dad the best place to explain roller coaster launches! :) You're studying physics at university, right?
Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it! You are correct, I am studying physics at University. :)
COASTER BOT what do you hope to do with it? Like as a career?
I'm not sure exactly. Studying physics offers a wide range of job opportunities.
COASTER BOT Wow I didn't realize. What kind of jobs?
Launched are my favorite ride element!
Awesome! :)
The Coaster Corner me too
Pneumatic launches ( go powder keg😀)
Powder Keg
Go OCT Thrust SSC 1000 (just giving China some love)
Maxx Force
Dododonpa
New subscriber !!
Thank you :)
I prefer to go on a coaster with no launch at all. Like one that just doesnt move, it really gives a thrilling sensation!
That doesn't sound like a roller coaster to me ;)
Really good video!
Do you know which launch system Taron has?
Thank you very much! Taron has a LSM launch system. :)
I personally like launches better than chainlifts because you don’t have to wait for the drop and have anxiety waiting to get to the top. Launches you don’t have time to think
I saw Thunderbird a launch coaster in holiday Indiana
Awesome!
I'm still trying to understand it by using flemings left hand rule for LIM, could someone please explain this to me?
Compressed air launches are awesome
great video... but how does the train stay on track after its been launched? especially when it's going up or upside down? or even side bends?.. thanks
me me again
Wheels above and below the track.
To learn about this and more questions you should watch my video called "An Introduction to Roller Coasters"! :)
Love all launch’s been on all these launches except compressed air
Awesome! :)
My hometown coaster is on the thumbnail 😁
I like the LSM launch the most, but i will prefer the LIM/hydraulic launched method.
Could someone tell me the difference between LIM and LSM Launches and how I would spot this! Thanks 👍
my favourite launch i've done was a winch launch
(the one on hyperspace mountain)
Yeah that launch is pretty cool!
Hey, I got here early. Good video as always
Thank you! :)
Can I just ask how the train is propelled forwards (usually) instead of backwards when it comes to LSM launches? For example with Taron, why does the first LSM launch propel the train forwards and not backwards?
By causing the LSMs to take a certain polarity, they can force the train to be repelled away from the magnets in the desired direction. I imagine it is manipulation of the magnet field created by the magnets that causes the train to go in the direction it does. This is only an educated guess though. :)
very imformal
I love tempesto!
I love Tempesto at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!
Awesome! !
Th13teen's tires always suprise me at how fast they launch the train out of the element and back into the station. (could you add Th13teen to 'the list' ?)
Very informative Video Coaster Bot ~
Thank you for your kind words. Thirteen's 'launch' surprises me too but it's very enjoyable! :) Thirteen is on the list, which can be seen here: goo.gl/forms/7fayMM2ux5yXXkZo1
COASTER BOT
You might have skipped over it ~ its not on the list (ive been up, down and through the T's) but i left it as a suggestion ^^
Yeah I just added it myself, I'm unsure as to why it wasn't on the list, I thought it was.
COASTER BOT
thats alright ^^ its a very big list ~
Great video! My favourite launch type is Hydraulic. (#IAmAnIntaminLover)
Thanks Tibor! Hydraulic launches are great, definitely prefer them so far. :)
Always wanted to know how it all works
Awesome, I'm glad you learned something! :)
I ❤ roller coaster lauch lauch
Nice vid love your channel have any merch
Thank you, it means a lot! We do have some merch, take a look in the description of this video for it :)
COASTER BOT thanks I'll check it