Undertow (roller coaster)

Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, built by Maurer Söhne.

Undertow
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Coordinates36°57′52″N 122°01′05″W / 36.9644°N 122.0181°W / 36.9644; -122.0181
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateOctober 19, 2013 (2013-10-19)
CostUS$5.5 million[1]
ReplacedHurricane
General statistics
TypeSteel – Spinning
ManufacturerMaurer AG
ModelSpinning roller coaster
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height50 ft (15 m)
Length1,410 ft (430 m)
Speed40 mph (64 km/h)
Inversions0
Capacity900 riders per hour
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains7 trains with a single car. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per train.
Undertow at RCDB

History

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced on March 23, 2012 that Hurricane would close in September and be replaced by a new thrill ride in 2013.[2] On August 27, Undertow was officially announced. Construction started after Hurricane closed on September 3.[3] The ride officially opened to the public on October 19, 2013.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ MacDonald, Brady (December 26, 2012). "32 best new theme park additions for 2013". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
  2. ^ "New ride planned for 2013 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk". Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. March 23, 2012. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  3. ^ "New ride planned for 2013 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announces Undertow". Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. August 27, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  4. ^ Marden, Duane. "Undertow  (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved October 22, 2013.