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Author Topic: What Makes Modern Coasters So Thrilling Yet Smooth?  (Read 288 times)

agalloway

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What Makes Modern Coasters So Thrilling Yet Smooth?
« on: May 08, 2025, 06:38:25 PM »
Hello everyone.

I've noticed that today's roller coasters feel drastically different from older ones—faster, taller, and somehow smoother. When riding modern coasters like Steel Vengeance, VelociCoaster, or Maverick, the experience is intense but surprisingly comfortable.

What exactly has changed in coaster design to make this possible? Have innovations in track engineering, train design, or computer simulations played the biggest role? I’m curious how these elements come together to create such a refined ride.

For those who follow the industry closely, which modern coaster do you think best represents this new era of thrill and smoothness?
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