BOBSLED COASTER
Gerstlauer has redefined the mid-sized Coaster with its one-of-a-kind Bobsled Coaster. Characterized by sharp turns, banking curves, fast transitions, exhilarating drops, and daring camel backs, the Bobsled Coaster offers the “feel” and fun of a Wild Mouse with the undeniable thrill of a standard coaster – truly a great combination!
About
The Bobsled Coaster packs a lot of “punch” in both compact and custom layouts. We design a track with many dynamic elements that will make you forget you are on a family coaster. Before the ride is over, riders will travel at speeds reaching nearly 55 km/h (35 mph) while experiencing many fast-changing transitions and tight banking turns which create forces of up to 3 G’s! This coaster is incredibly smooth and perfect for guests of all ages. With a family-friendly height restriction guests of all ages can safely enjoy a coaster that is exciting, but not scary.
Like with a Wild Mouse, the cars are designed to negotiate the layout individually, not linked together as a train. The vehicles have an open design and detailed “bobsled” theme. Of course, the vehicles can be custom-themed to any unique ride name or IP concept.
Ride Vehicle
The Bobsled Coaster holds four guests in four individual seats. Each rider has their own lap bar with side grab bars and the floor is diamond plating. The seats comfortably hold riders of all sizes. All of the guests enjoy individual seats, each rider has their own lap bar with a grab handle.
LAYOUTS
Below are listed two of our most popular layouts for the Bobsled Coaster. The 380 represents a compact design while the 450 is great for a larger area of land. Please remember that Gerstlauer always welcomes custom designs and can design the Bobsled to fit almost any plot of land.
BOBSLED 380
Lagunasia was looking for a compact coaster for the entire family when they purchased our first Bobsled Coaster in Asia, and thus the 380 was born.
- Footprint: 50 m x 22 m (164 ft x 72 ft)
- Height: 15 m (49 ft)
- Track Length: 380 m (1,247 ft)
- Passengers/Car: 4
- Cars: 6
- Hourly Throughput: 670 pph
- Max. Speed: 55 km/h (34.1 mph)
- Max. G-forces: 3 G
- Ride Control System: Allen-Bradley PLC system
- Electrical Power Req.: 42 kW
- Standards: Static calculations according to TUV, EN, ASTM, and CSEI regulations
- Foundation Style: This ride is available on a base frame or foundations
- Height Restriction: 1 m (39 in) accompanied and 1.22 m (48 in) alone
BOBSLED 450
Paulton’s Park in England is a storied family park. They chose this layout and dubbed the ride “The Cobra”, much to the delight of their youngest visitors.
- Footprint: 55 m x 91 m (298 ft x 180 ft)
- Height: 16 m (52 ft)
- Track Length: 450 m (1,476 ft)
- Passengers/Car: 4
- Cars: 6
- Hourly Throughput: 720 pph
- Max. Speed: 46 km/h (29 mph)
- Max. G-forces: 3 G
- Ride Control System: Allen-Bradley PLC system
- Electrical Power Req.: 30 kW
- Standards: Static calculations according to TUV, EN, ASTM, and CSEI regulations
- Foundation Style: This ride is available on a base frame or foundations
- Height Restriction: 1 m (39 in) accompanied and 1.22 m (48 in) alone
BOBSLED 530
- Footprint: 135 m x 60 m (443 ft x 197 ft)
- Height: 19 m (62 ft)
- Track Length: 532 m (1,745 ft)
- Passengers/Car: 4
- Cars: 5
- Hourly Throughput: 550 pph
- Max. Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph)
- Ride Control System: Allen-Bradley PLC system
- Electrical Power Req.: 35 kW
- Standards: Static calculations according to TUV, EN, ASTM, and CSEI regulations