This guy is actually one of the lead engineers at The Gravity Group. He designed rides you may have ridden like The Voyage, Zippin Pippin, Hades 360, Mine Blower, and Ravine Flyer II. He is one of the best coaster designers out there right now, I strongly recommend riding one of his creations!
That’s so cool. I’m an engineering student rn and I was looking into roller coaster designing down the road in my career once I get experience elsewhere... need to chat with this man
6:16 I love when he name-drops "JOHN MILLER!", like "Can you believe this technology goes all the way back to JOHN MILLER?" and then immediately he's like "Oh right, nobody knows who John Miller is except for me"
Agreed. I'm not a pop-culture afficiondo, so when Sawcee Tahrt is answering "the most searched questions", I usually have no idea who it is, so I skip those.
@@maincoastersNot a single time did he call him stupid or anything of the sort. He actually even complimented him on his intelligence and yet you still thought his comment was negative. I don't know how you got the impression
Dude is lowkey dropping great RollerCoaster Tycoon advice. Throughput, block breaks, airtime, G-forces, the happier the guests are with the rides the more money you make. Where's Marcel Vos???
I’ve been playing that game since the PC days and once he explained block brakes I immediately thought of that game. I got really good at custom builds and used block brakes for that exact reason. That game is crazy accurate.
Brings back memories of needing pass the visual boards exam at Cedar Point to be certified to operate the controls on Corkscrew. Block zones are fun :)
In mexico we call them “montaña rusa” which is “russian mountain”… i had always wondered why and this video just answered a question i have had for years hahahaha
Been on 455 of them. Voyage is my #1 favorite and Gravity Group is my favorite manufacturer. Love the humility on this guy in that he doesn't even mention he designed it!
busch gardens ride operator here. b4 we open the park, we have to test ride the coasters to make sure they're working. that's my favorite part of the job, is test riding the coasters
to add to his response about the fastest coaster: formula rossa at ferrari world in abu dhabi(149 mph, 240km/h) is faster than kingda ka (128 mph, 206 km/h) but it's been closed since early 2024 for an undisclosed reason. so by technicality kingda ka is the fastest one operational
The question wasn't about operational, though. So, Formula Rossa still is faster. Unless it gets torn down, Formula Rossa is still the fastest. It's like saying The Smiler no longer had the most inversions on a coaster just because it was closed for a period of time. No, it still did and still does to this day.
@@M98747 That's not the same. That's implying the coaster was never built. The coaster was built and has been operational, and will be operational again.
I got to meet Korey as a college student back in 2017 while he and his team at Gravity Group were building Mine Blower and got to tour their construction site. As someone who wanted to be what he is one day, he was fantastic to meet and was very kind to us students. So cool to see this interview and I wish continued success to Korey and his team!
I had the fortunate opportunity to talk to this guy a few years ago during a zoom meeting with other engineers and amusement park representatives. He is such a sweet guy, and an even greater engineer!
Slight correction: Kingda Ka has the record for the fastest and tallest currently operating roller coaster. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World (which has been down for months) was the actual record holder for fastest roller coaster ever in the world, while Falcon's Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya will beat out both coasters for both records by a massive margin when it opens next year.
Literally came here to find this comment lol. Somehow though I didn’t realize Formula Rossa has been down. Who knows maybe he knows something we don’t 😂
Yes formula rossa is the fastest roller coaster but since it is currently sbno, I am unsure if it counts right now towards the record especially if they choose to remove it
Something to note about rides going down: quite often it happens because of the guests on the ride and not the ride itself having an issue (cleanups take time), and if it's a sensor being tripped when it shouldn't be, that's still much better than it not being tripped when it should be.
Glad this showed up on my feed 😎🥃 Been on Kingda Ka about 1200 times being a local. Devoted my life to getting high quality coaster footage ever since..
So Kingda Ka does actually run? I’ve traveled to SFGA *4* times now to ride it, and _every single time_ it’s been closed, either for “maintenance” or because of the weather. Glad someone has got multiple rides on it!
This is the first straight-up joyous content I’ve seen in a while. I love the idea of us as a species putting in SO much time and effort into having fun. On the other hand, I would like to know why this particular Gotham ride at Six Flags NJ is designed so weirdly. It jerks around at 90 degree angles and gives you whiplash. The only non-fun ride I’ve experienced so far.
It's a "wild mouse" - a common coaster model that's cheap to build. Most people also think they're not as scary as the big rides, especially kids trying their first coasters. Some people like them, but they're not very fun to me either.
The most insane coaster I’ve been on was X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in LA. The seats are on the side of the rails and spin independently (though how they spin is programmed in). It’s absolutely nuts-you have no idea what’s happening. The ride starts by climbing up the hill backwards, so you don’t know when the drop is coming. Suddenly, the seats spin so you’re staring straight down the nearly 90-degree drop. It was a bucket list coaster that did not disappoint one bit.
Just googled him and found out he designed my roller coaster. I live in Orlando and one of the best theme parks is Fun Spot and he designed the MineBlower thank you Korey and the Gravity Group! Best roller coaster ever ❤
To people saying that he's wrong and Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster: Formula Rossa has been closed since January and it is unknown whether it will reopen. So Kingda Ka is the fastest currently operating roller coaster.
4:12 NDT represent!!! So cool to see such a rare industry like NDT get mentioned, especially in something as cool as rollercoasters. I've been in the NDT game for 18 years... My job isn't quite as exciting as rollercoasters, I test pipes in oil and gas refineries using radiography, ultrasonics, MPI and dye penetrant testing. We're the people working behind the scenes making sure you and your assets are safe!
I had the same feeling! I do mostly aerospace parts, just MPI for now but adding dye penetrant in a year or two. But we get some weird random parts sometimes, maybe I've looked at bits of rollercoasters before ☺
The US manufacturers are leading in wooden rollercoasters (I’m counting RMC in there), but the Europeans are leading by far in the steel category. It’s always fun, when you are asked in an US amusement park „do you have rollercoasters in Europe?“ and you need to explain to them, that all their favorite rides are made by European companies.
@@jrax1713 S&S, Premier Rides, and Chance Rides are the main ones currently operating Arrow Dynamics and Morgan are also pretty significant defunct ones
“To me, the measure of succes is not seeing how many people are running towards the trashcan puking”, is like saying “When a guest at a themepark is giving you a hard time, just pick him up with a giant set of tweezers and drop him in the nearest body of water” This guy DEFINITELY played Rollercoaster Tycoon
As a MEGA Roller Coaster enthusiast, I ALWAYS prefer the back seat ESPECIALLY when going over the first drop! You get the most airtime and the BEST "sinking/weightless feeling". I LOVE IT!
I love that my younger years of coaster research and obsession meant that I already knew the answers to most of these questions. lol I haven't ridden nearly as many coaster as I'd like, but I used to research them a LOT, definitely something I'm super fascinated by. :D
I played roller coaster tycoon growing up and still do. I got really crazy into ride building and you have to learn all that stuff. It’s crazy how accurate that game is
I play a coaster enthusiast on the Internet but I only have 31 "creds", the result of a mostly coaster-phobic youth and interest rekindled in middle age when I don't have the physical stamina or the opportunity to ride too many of these things. Hardcore coaster enthusiasts have often ridden hundreds of them, but it's an expensive and time--consuming hobby and riding them *all* can involve being a glutton for punishment.
What he said about seats is so true. Like my fav seat on a Beast or Millennium Force night ride is the very front seat. But Gatekeeper or Steel Vengeance, the very last seat is the best. On an old woodie, make sure you're in the front seat of whatever car in the train you're in for a smoother ride.
I love this guy he’s so knowledgeable and yet he explains things in such easy ways to comprehend Please bring him back with his own series of breaking down roller coasters
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv I think it's interesting that RMC seems to have kind of given up on Topper Track. To the point of sometimes replacing it with entirely steel I-Box track on existing rides. It was an interesting idea, to semantically push the limit of what is a wooden coaster, but I guess steel I-Box is less trouble.
The oldest continuously operating roller coaster in the country is located near me at Seabreeze Amusement Park. Its called the Jack Rabbit. Opened in 1920.
Australia's oldest one opened in 1912 & still has an operator on board every ride to operate it's breaks, cause there were no automatic breaks back then, so operator stands in the back car controlling them
One of my favorite parts of an old school coaster is the slow, noisy climb up the first hill. Kinda like the Magnum XL at Cedar Point back in the early 90’s.
Some people would consider it SBNO, but since it had a definite closure announcement others could also argue that it's out of the running. I think it's just a matter of opinion and how you classify it.
LOVE this episode! Korey is fantastic and does a great job of explaining the engineering behind all this. And I also want to acknowledge the great person / people who find the talent to have on these episodes - seriously, you all get the best people every single time!
6:44 “that’s like the Colonel’s *7* herbs and spices” I read through the comments expecting someone to point out that’s KFC has a secret recipe of *11* herbs and spices. Given how nitpicking this audience is, I really thought someone would have pointed this out already!
I’ve never thought about the engineering of these rides before so to hear an expert talk about this stuff is mind blowing. You’ve unlocked a new appreciation into something I never thought I’d really care about lol
My favorite coaster is The Viper at Six Flags Great America. An oldie but goodie. The drops are designed so well! Headed to the park for my birthday today, I'm so excited! 🥳
I saw and talked with Korey and the Gravity Group company at the IAAPA expo last November. It's super amazing what they're doing in the roller coaster business. PLUS, Korey is a Michigan Tech alumni and that's where I'm currently getting my bachelor's degree in Materials engineering.
6:57 KUMBA at Busch Gardens Tampa has always been a favorite. Such a fun ride and super exciting, always come off that one wanting to go another couple rounds, and since it’s in the back of the park you can usually do that without a long wait. Oh and the old Dueling Dragons, rest in peace. That was at Islands of Adventure. But that was a long wait but was a super cool waiting line
Oh man! Dueling Dragons! That use to be my mom's favorite ride but I was too small last time we were at islands of adventure... I didn't realize it was gone! I always wanted to try it. R.I.P.
@@hotarubinariko I haven’t been in probably 14yrs, so a long time but I’m pretty positive it’s Hagrids Motorbike Adventure now, the one he mentioned in this video.
@@Usiris23 Oh really? That's funny I rode that one while visiting my sister a few years back and had no idea. Seems very different but it's possible. That one is fun, more in the style of spiderman than the hulk.
I went to Islands of Adventure with my husband and daughter and the only coaster we got to ride was Dueling Dragons, because it later rained and a lot of the others shut down. Did DD twice in a row. (Had to do Fire AND Ice.) Regretted that, but not the ride as a whole. Was great fun.
See the right videos, not clickbaitey ones that don’t know what they’re talking about. I recommend Coaster College. Also, 99% of ride failures is actually due to human error, not a machine malfunction.
Rollercoaster accidents are really rare. If you go on one, you will mostly likely be safe, like he mentioned rollercoasters are frequently checked and tested to ensure that they're safe and working properly. Ik many videos make rollercoasters seem unsafe but that's mostly people clickbaiting
The Beast is a beast for sure. I love that ride, but it's been years since I've conquered it. Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio has some of the best wood roller coasters including The Gemini which is a racer roller coaster. We would split between the red car and the blue car to see who would win. Fun times!!
4:40 _What's better old school wood or modern metal?_ *Laughs in Steel Vengeance* *_Why not both?!_* Cedar Point Amusement Park's wooden coaster Mean Streak got converted into Steel Vengeance.
Im pretty sure this guy is part of the gravity group. They make awesome wooden coasters! They also retracked the beast At kings island for the spring conference they did a presentation about there wooden coasters
Well, Korey showed up in the Great Escape, Coaster Studios video today, and now on this one. So 2 different youtube videos with gravity group goodness in one day!
Olympia is amazing, it was set up in my city around 10 years ago. Expensive to ride, but it's so worth it. Yes, it's portable, but there are very few stationed roller coasters that have 5 loopings! Makes you appreciate it so much more.
1:19 This answer should have been reviewed by a physicist, I doubt it was. It doesn't apply to steady drops or loops. We don't experience weight in the first place, what we actually experience what we sit down is not our weight pushing downward, but the surface pushing us back upward, and that feeling is concentrated on where we're making contact with that surface, even though our weight is centered in our lower stomach. What we call the feeling of weightlessness is when that upward push gets weaker or disappears completely. When a carriage falls down a steep, steady drop, accelerating under its own weight, that is when riders experience the most weightlessness, because the carriage stops exerting that upward force on them. A similar, though generally weaker sensation of this is felt in loops as the carriage crosses the apex. The whole centripetal acceleration explanation is a special case of this explanation, and _only_ applies to going over hill crests, which wasn't in the original question to begin with.
11:08 super cool to hear him say this. I rode this in November of 2023 with my gf, not realising at the time that it is the largest transportable rollercoaster in the world! They tend to bring it in for London's Winter Wonderland, as well as a bunch of other neat rides
I went to disney about a year ago. I knew I wanted to be an engineer before that but I didn't know what kind. That trip made me realize I wanted to build rollercoasters.
10:08 I was waiting!!!!! If you mention Miller you gotta mention the OG, Kennywood!! X3 Seriously, THE best wooden coasters. Smooth, fun, amazing rides~
This guy is actually one of the lead engineers at The Gravity Group. He designed rides you may have ridden like The Voyage, Zippin Pippin, Hades 360, Mine Blower, and Ravine Flyer II. He is one of the best coaster designers out there right now, I strongly recommend riding one of his creations!
2nd to only Alan shilke
That’s so cool. I’m an engineering student rn and I was looking into roller coaster designing down the road in my career once I get experience elsewhere... need to chat with this man
He designed the best coaster in the world, The Voyage.
@@AirplanesAndAirtime 2nd to John Wardley
@@Turkeyslam FACTS I was at Holiday World last weekend and The Voyage pushed itself into my #1 overall favorite coaster.
The way he compared it to how we only have so many musical notes, but we still come up with new melodies was such a clever analogy
I love this series because they just find someone that dedicated their life to their niche cute special interest and let them tell everyone about it
And they’re always genuinely interested and passionate about it
Niche cute interest? Sounds a bit demeaning for what is more accurately described as an "expert"
theres a whole community of people
6:16 I love when he name-drops "JOHN MILLER!", like "Can you believe this technology goes all the way back to JOHN MILLER?" and then immediately he's like "Oh right, nobody knows who John Miller is except for me"
@@mofoburrell I know
In spanish too
Coaster enthusiasts know who John Miller is.
Here's your gold star.
We in Pittsburgh know lololol He mentioned Kennywood by name and that's Miller's bread n butter~
Fun fact: in french, roller coasters are litterally called "russian mountains", in reference to those russian ice slides
It's in Spanish too "Montaña rusa"
In portuguese too, we call "montanha russa"
Thats just every language other than English
@@mcoodlesfilms9364 Not really, in dutch it’s “achtbaan”, meaning “eight road”, which like many literally translated dutch words makes 0 sense🥲
so is in italy
Roller Coaster engineer sounds like an awesome career, but I'm sure it has its ups and downs.
Good one
😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀
Maybe, I've known a couple and they're all really loopy.
Amazing Pun honestly. Great word play here also. 10/10
One of my dream jobs when I was a kid
My dude probably had the greatest park in Roller Coaster Tycoon
I kept thinking about RCT as he was talking just imagining everything that he could build in of those parks 😆
I miss that game. It was so fun
@@Enemyatg334it’s on steam
He'd probably be underwhelmed by RCT's very limited Coaster designer. I bet he has ungodly designs in NoLimits tho
I like these so much better than the people answering the most searched questions.
Agreed. I'm not a pop-culture afficiondo, so when Sawcee Tahrt is answering "the most searched questions", I usually have no idea who it is, so I skip those.
1000% agree
period
Nobody ever searched for tallest and fastest rollercoaster?
@@MilanFourTimesEight I feel like this form of video has much more detailed and interesting answers.
For an engineer this guy is so articulate and enthusiastic - breaking down complex concepts in layman's terms with ease. Loved this one!
what do you mean… you have to be REALLY SMART.
@@maincoastersI think he’s saying typically engineers are portrayed as shy and anti social
@@maincoastersNot a single time did he call him stupid or anything of the sort. He actually even complimented him on his intelligence and yet you still thought his comment was negative. I don't know how you got the impression
@@tomekk.1889because it's a backhanded compliment. "for an engineer"
@@maincoastersI think they are impressed with how he is able to explain the complex technical terms in a way that we can understand.
Dude is lowkey dropping great RollerCoaster Tycoon advice. Throughput, block breaks, airtime, G-forces, the happier the guests are with the rides the more money you make. Where's Marcel Vos???
Marcel Vos is off drowning guests and dropping them into the void as usual
I’ve been playing that game since the PC days and once he explained block brakes I immediately thought of that game. I got really good at custom builds and used block brakes for that exact reason. That game is crazy accurate.
Marcel is too busy drowning guests and charging 20 euros for umbrellas
Marcel we need you!
14:03 "For those who may be unfamiliar, a block zone is..."
Haha this gave me ptsd 😂
What does this mean? I tried to look it up and all I can discern is that it's some esoteric rollercoaster meme
I was looking for the ElToroRyan fans in the chat cuz BLOCK ZONES
@@alanbarnett328 That's exactly what it is. You either know it or you don't
Brings back memories of needing pass the visual boards exam at Cedar Point to be certified to operate the controls on Corkscrew. Block zones are fun :)
In mexico we call them “montaña rusa” which is “russian mountain”… i had always wondered why and this video just answered a question i have had for years hahahaha
Way to go Korey! Some great explanations here :)
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Coaster studios.
Coaster studios
Taylor, did it frustrate you when he claimed King Da Ka is the fastest coaster in the world? Lmao
@@johncunningham1889 he’s partially correct. F.R. Has been sbno for a little while.
This guy is part of the Gravity Group that designed The Voyage at Holiday World! One of the best roller coasters in the world!
He was in another of this channel's videos
Been on 455 of them. Voyage is my #1 favorite and Gravity Group is my favorite manufacturer.
Love the humility on this guy in that he doesn't even mention he designed it!
The Voyage is the best wooden coaster on the planet.
Heh, this gets an upvote. You really know your facts and probably went to Holiwood Nights.
@@daniel.909 I missed the memo that you had to sign up 15 minutes before tickets went on sale in 2024, but I was at HWN in 2021, 2022, and 2023!
busch gardens ride operator here. b4 we open the park, we have to test ride the coasters to make sure they're working. that's my favorite part of the job, is test riding the coasters
how long does testing it each morning take?
@@ThisNameWasTaken0 10 mins each morning.
Ah, Busch Gardens. I remember the Black Mamba, or what was its name?
Good times.
Busch Gardens is forever the best park
@@audax9 you ain't gonna hear me denying that lol
to add to his response about the fastest coaster: formula rossa at ferrari world in abu dhabi(149 mph, 240km/h) is faster than kingda ka (128 mph, 206 km/h) but it's been closed since early 2024 for an undisclosed reason. so by technicality kingda ka is the fastest one operational
The question wasn't about operational, though. So, Formula Rossa still is faster. Unless it gets torn down, Formula Rossa is still the fastest. It's like saying The Smiler no longer had the most inversions on a coaster just because it was closed for a period of time. No, it still did and still does to this day.
@@liamh3710If I say I can cook the most delicious meal, but I never cook, I don't cook the most delicious meal.
@@M98747 That's not the same. That's implying the coaster was never built. The coaster was built and has been operational, and will be operational again.
@liamh3710 It is not the current fastest coaster, until or if it reopens. Get over it.
@@Trahzy Typical American not wanting to accept facts. Open or not, it’s still the fastest
I got to meet Korey as a college student back in 2017 while he and his team at Gravity Group were building Mine Blower and got to tour their construction site. As someone who wanted to be what he is one day, he was fantastic to meet and was very kind to us students. So cool to see this interview and I wish continued success to Korey and his team!
2:47 Wired used the wrong footage. That's not a Double-up, it's two bunny hills.
also, while talking about long trains and the difference in front vs back row, they show a coaster with single car trains ^^
If anything its more of a double down not even close to a double up
When the GP edits a video about coasters lol
@@TripleTSingt There's still a front and back row though, to be fair. Unlikely to feel much difference in the Gs though, granted.
I had the fortunate opportunity to talk to this guy a few years ago during a zoom meeting with other engineers and amusement park representatives. He is such a sweet guy, and an even greater engineer!
14:03 El Toro Ryan has entered the chat
“If you are unfamiliar of what block zones are-“
Slight correction: Kingda Ka has the record for the fastest and tallest currently operating roller coaster. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World (which has been down for months) was the actual record holder for fastest roller coaster ever in the world, while Falcon's Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya will beat out both coasters for both records by a massive margin when it opens next year.
Literally came here to find this comment lol. Somehow though I didn’t realize Formula Rossa has been down. Who knows maybe he knows something we don’t 😂
There is nothing to correct. He says “currently.”
So many know-it-all thusies in the comments… 🙄
@@Becausing Let’s be real though the answer is Formula Rossa
RIP Formula Rossa
Yes formula rossa is the fastest roller coaster but since it is currently sbno, I am unsure if it counts right now towards the record especially if they choose to remove it
Something to note about rides going down: quite often it happens because of the guests on the ride and not the ride itself having an issue (cleanups take time), and if it's a sensor being tripped when it shouldn't be, that's still much better than it not being tripped when it should be.
Glad this showed up on my feed 😎🥃 Been on Kingda Ka about 1200 times being a local. Devoted my life to getting high quality coaster footage ever since..
So Kingda Ka does actually run? I’ve traveled to SFGA *4* times now to ride it, and _every single time_ it’s been closed, either for “maintenance” or because of the weather. Glad someone has got multiple rides on it!
1200???
Rollercoaster Tycoon gang here 🤘😎🎢
Especially when I leave the track detached and they fly out 😂
Ayo.!!! 😎👋🏼
No limits 2 for me lol planet coasters alright too but I like nodes and line system rather than track pieces building. I’m a CAD guy tho
RCT3>Parkitect>Planco
🙌🏼
This is the first straight-up joyous content I’ve seen in a while. I love the idea of us as a species putting in SO much time and effort into having fun.
On the other hand, I would like to know why this particular Gotham ride at Six Flags NJ is designed so weirdly. It jerks around at 90 degree angles and gives you whiplash. The only non-fun ride I’ve experienced so far.
If it is like the one at Great America...it is because it is a Wild Mouse style and that's just how they do...
It's a "wild mouse" - a common coaster model that's cheap to build. Most people also think they're not as scary as the big rides, especially kids trying their first coasters. Some people like them, but they're not very fun to me either.
The most insane coaster I’ve been on was X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in LA. The seats are on the side of the rails and spin independently (though how they spin is programmed in). It’s absolutely nuts-you have no idea what’s happening. The ride starts by climbing up the hill backwards, so you don’t know when the drop is coming. Suddenly, the seats spin so you’re staring straight down the nearly 90-degree drop. It was a bucket list coaster that did not disappoint one bit.
Its actually in valencia and they use a 2nd rail to guide a rod up and down which rotates your seat
@@Relz-wd5xd and what county is Valencia in?
@@erakfishfishfish LA County which holds 88 cities and spans 4,084 square miles. Valencia is over an hour north of downtown LA
Thats a great ride, wish we had something like that in England, all our rides are so tame
@@bitcoinbeasthey at least you have hyperia now
Just googled him and found out he designed my roller coaster. I live in Orlando and one of the best theme parks is Fun Spot and he designed the MineBlower thank you Korey and the Gravity Group! Best roller coaster ever ❤
To people saying that he's wrong and Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster:
Formula Rossa has been closed since January and it is unknown whether it will reopen. So Kingda Ka is the fastest currently operating roller coaster.
i’m pretty sure the twitter guy only asked in the USA too. the formula coaster isn’t in the US
this guy is like that five year old who says he's gonna become a fireman... and then grows up and actually becomes a fireman.
4:12 NDT represent!!! So cool to see such a rare industry like NDT get mentioned, especially in something as cool as rollercoasters. I've been in the NDT game for 18 years... My job isn't quite as exciting as rollercoasters, I test pipes in oil and gas refineries using radiography, ultrasonics, MPI and dye penetrant testing. We're the people working behind the scenes making sure you and your assets are safe!
I had the same feeling! I do mostly aerospace parts, just MPI for now but adding dye penetrant in a year or two. But we get some weird random parts sometimes, maybe I've looked at bits of rollercoasters before ☺
I love seeing people who are passionate about their jobs and talking about them.
The US manufacturers are leading in wooden rollercoasters (I’m counting RMC in there), but the Europeans are leading by far in the steel category. It’s always fun, when you are asked in an US amusement park „do you have rollercoasters in Europe?“ and you need to explain to them, that all their favorite rides are made by European companies.
What even are some US steel coaster manufacturers besides RMC kinda
@@jrax1713 premier rides and S&S
@@jrax1713 S&S is based in Utah.
@@RoccondilSkyline attractions as well (though they have not had a successful one LOL)
@@jrax1713 S&S, Premier Rides, and Chance Rides are the main ones currently operating
Arrow Dynamics and Morgan are also pretty significant defunct ones
0:17 Kingda Ka is the tallest in the world, but it's only the fastest in North America. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi is faster (149mph)
Formula rossa is not operating.
“To me, the measure of succes is not seeing how many people are running towards the trashcan puking”, is like saying “When a guest at a themepark is giving you a hard time, just pick him up with a giant set of tweezers and drop him in the nearest body of water”
This guy DEFINITELY played Rollercoaster Tycoon
@14:09 did anyone else watching this immediately hear “for those of you who are unfamiliar, a block zone…” in their head?
You can tell when someone loves what they do and this man definitely does!
"we designed a roller coaster where you might splashed by the log flume"
Holiday World: "Alright, boys. were removing Pilgrim's Plunge"
He was referring to Cornball Express at Indiana Beach.
@Coaster101 Wasnt even thinking of that cuz its not a Gravity Group....but they are the remnants of CCI so it checks
Dang I didn’t know Topher Grace was so knowledgeable about roller coasters. Also he looks like he’s put on some years since I last saw him
Thank you future Topher Grace!
!!! I knew he looked familiar
Yes! He sounds and looks just like him. It's like Eric Foreman in an old man getup
I didn't even register this, but now it's impossible not to hear it.
As a MEGA Roller Coaster enthusiast, I ALWAYS prefer the back seat ESPECIALLY when going over the first drop! You get the most airtime and the BEST "sinking/weightless feeling". I LOVE IT!
at 0:12, the fastest coaster in the world is actually formula rossa, king da ka is the tallest tho
rossa has been out of service for months so ka has the record for now
@@ryanwest9267 really? i had no idea
he means combined
the question also said “in the usa”
I love that my younger years of coaster research and obsession meant that I already knew the answers to most of these questions. lol I haven't ridden nearly as many coaster as I'd like, but I used to research them a LOT, definitely something I'm super fascinated by. :D
I played roller coaster tycoon growing up and still do. I got really crazy into ride building and you have to learn all that stuff. It’s crazy how accurate that game is
I play a coaster enthusiast on the Internet but I only have 31 "creds", the result of a mostly coaster-phobic youth and interest rekindled in middle age when I don't have the physical stamina or the opportunity to ride too many of these things. Hardcore coaster enthusiasts have often ridden hundreds of them, but it's an expensive and time--consuming hobby and riding them *all* can involve being a glutton for punishment.
What he said about seats is so true. Like my fav seat on a Beast or Millennium Force night ride is the very front seat. But Gatekeeper or Steel Vengeance, the very last seat is the best. On an old woodie, make sure you're in the front seat of whatever car in the train you're in for a smoother ride.
I love this guy man, you can tell he just loves coasters as much as any of us and he can explain this stuff in such a clear way.
Best seat is always the front one, to minimize the risk of getting splashed by vomit.
Oh wow didn't think of it like that hahahah
I love how he obviously loves riding roller coasters as well as designing them, that’s so awesome for him!!
When I worked at an Amusement Park as a Rides Operator, I would tell people that the Coaster stayed on the track with Magnets. 😜
I love this guy he’s so knowledgeable and yet he explains things in such easy ways to comprehend
Please bring him back with his own series of breaking down roller coasters
15:52 RMC has entered the chat
He's definitely asking about Topper Track. Personally I consider a coaster like Outlaw Run at SDC to be a wooden coaster.
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv I think it's interesting that RMC seems to have kind of given up on Topper Track. To the point of sometimes replacing it with entirely steel I-Box track on existing rides. It was an interesting idea, to semantically push the limit of what is a wooden coaster, but I guess steel I-Box is less trouble.
This was cool! I didn't even know I had questions about roller coasters, lol
me 24 hours a day: 14:40
The oldest continuously operating roller coaster in the country is located near me at Seabreeze Amusement Park. Its called the Jack Rabbit. Opened in 1920.
Australia's oldest one opened in 1912 & still has an operator on board every ride to operate it's breaks, cause there were no automatic breaks back then, so operator stands in the back car controlling them
The VelociCoaster is the best coaster I have ever been on. It's amazing. Hagrid's is also a ton of fun.
Just finished a trip to Universal Orlando and went on Velocicoaster so many times! Incredible.
Right state, wrong park. Hour west Iron Gwazi reigns supreme
@@PosirepI’ve ridden both, you can make an argument for either ride.
Hagrid's was such a fun experience!! I had to ride it twice in a row, SO GOOD! 😊😊😊
@@Trainmaster909 Yup! Both are amazing and I'm lucky to be able to experience all of them
One of my favorite parts of an old school coaster is the slow, noisy climb up the first hill. Kinda like the Magnum XL at Cedar Point back in the early 90’s.
Isn’t the first answer wrong already? Formula Rossa is faster. Could be argued that it is currently SBNO?
True
Some people would consider it SBNO, but since it had a definite closure announcement others could also argue that it's out of the running.
I think it's just a matter of opinion and how you classify it.
If you say that formula rossa is faster even if it is closed, Then why not say the Falcon's flight is the tallest
@@doodledoocg Because it has never opened
@@huntersullivan7861 wait was it announced to be closing for good?
LOVE this episode! Korey is fantastic and does a great job of explaining the engineering behind all this. And I also want to acknowledge the great person / people who find the talent to have on these episodes - seriously, you all get the best people every single time!
never stop making these!!
9:13 I appreciate that Alpengeist shout out!
Fellow bgw homie?
BGW buds!
Alpengeist is a thing of majesty. One of B&M's masterpieces.
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6:44 “that’s like the Colonel’s *7* herbs and spices” I read through the comments expecting someone to point out that’s KFC has a secret recipe of *11* herbs and spices. Given how nitpicking this audience is, I really thought someone would have pointed this out already!
Thank you for that kernel of information
roller coaster guy: you are now experiencing 1 g
me (just smoked a large joint): why yes, yes I am
I’ve never thought about the engineering of these rides before so to hear an expert talk about this stuff is mind blowing. You’ve unlocked a new appreciation into something I never thought I’d really care about lol
My favorite coaster is The Viper at Six Flags Great America. An oldie but goodie. The drops are designed so well! Headed to the park for my birthday today, I'm so excited! 🥳
You need to travel more. Visit Mt. Olympus in the Dells for Hades 360 or Boss and American Thunder in St. Louis.
@@tc6818 I've ridden coasters all over the country and The Viper is still my favorite. To each his own. ☺️👍🏽
@@tc6818 Boss isn't that great lol
I saw and talked with Korey and the Gravity Group company at the IAAPA expo last November. It's super amazing what they're doing in the roller coaster business. PLUS, Korey is a Michigan Tech alumni and that's where I'm currently getting my bachelor's degree in Materials engineering.
"For those who may be unfamiliar, a block zone is..." shoutout ETR
This guy needs his own RUclips channel. Awesome on camera, passionate about his topic, great props to explain his points. Sign him up!
6:57 KUMBA at Busch Gardens Tampa has always been a favorite. Such a fun ride and super exciting, always come off that one wanting to go another couple rounds, and since it’s in the back of the park you can usually do that without a long wait.
Oh and the old Dueling Dragons, rest in peace. That was at Islands of Adventure. But that was a long wait but was a super cool waiting line
Oh man! Dueling Dragons! That use to be my mom's favorite ride but I was too small last time we were at islands of adventure... I didn't realize it was gone! I always wanted to try it. R.I.P.
@@hotarubinariko I haven’t been in probably 14yrs, so a long time but I’m pretty positive it’s Hagrids Motorbike Adventure now, the one he mentioned in this video.
@@Usiris23 Oh really? That's funny I rode that one while visiting my sister a few years back and had no idea. Seems very different but it's possible. That one is fun, more in the style of spiderman than the hulk.
Yessss I have such fond memories of Dueling Dragons rip
I went to Islands of Adventure with my husband and daughter and the only coaster we got to ride was Dueling Dragons, because it later rained and a lot of the others shut down. Did DD twice in a row. (Had to do Fire AND Ice.) Regretted that, but not the ride as a whole. Was great fun.
Kingda ka is such an awesome roller coaster. Only problem is it’s soo short! Let us go around another time lol. Love 6 flags.
I think if you're lucky it doesn't make the top and you get launched again
Great Adventure has a really nice collection of coasters.
Very passionate engineer and interesting topic ! Thanks wired
I’m just so scared of roller coaster failures seen bad videos ..
See the right videos, not clickbaitey ones that don’t know what they’re talking about. I recommend Coaster College. Also, 99% of ride failures is actually due to human error, not a machine malfunction.
Rollercoaster accidents are really rare. If you go on one, you will mostly likely be safe, like he mentioned rollercoasters are frequently checked and tested to ensure that they're safe and working properly. Ik many videos make rollercoasters seem unsafe but that's mostly people clickbaiting
The Beast is a beast for sure. I love that ride, but it's been years since I've conquered it. Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio has some of the best wood roller coasters including The Gemini which is a racer roller coaster. We would split between the red car and the blue car to see who would win. Fun times!!
I was hoping for the question: "Do Rollercoaster designers play sim games like Rollercoaster Tycoon?"
4:40 _What's better old school wood or modern metal?_
*Laughs in Steel Vengeance*
*_Why not both?!_*
Cedar Point Amusement Park's wooden coaster Mean Streak got converted into Steel Vengeance.
14:04 block zone are sections of a ride. At the end of each section, is a method to stop a train -El Toro Ryan
This was one of the best support videos ever. Such a chill guy.
Im pretty sure this guy is part of the gravity group. They make awesome wooden coasters! They also retracked the beast
At kings island for the spring conference they did a presentation about there wooden coasters
thank you to the editor who put the same colour shirt on the swing set graphic around 2 minutes in
I didn’t understand 90% of what he was saying but I loved it
South African here and that ride is called Tower of Terror and I've never been so scared of a ride in my life.
Well, Korey showed up in the Great Escape, Coaster Studios video today, and now on this one. So 2 different youtube videos with gravity group goodness in one day!
Olympia is amazing, it was set up in my city around 10 years ago. Expensive to ride, but it's so worth it. Yes, it's portable, but there are very few stationed roller coasters that have 5 loopings! Makes you appreciate it so much more.
Awesome video! This man has really kept the topics on track!
1:19 This answer should have been reviewed by a physicist, I doubt it was. It doesn't apply to steady drops or loops.
We don't experience weight in the first place, what we actually experience what we sit down is not our weight pushing downward, but the surface pushing us back upward, and that feeling is concentrated on where we're making contact with that surface, even though our weight is centered in our lower stomach. What we call the feeling of weightlessness is when that upward push gets weaker or disappears completely. When a carriage falls down a steep, steady drop, accelerating under its own weight, that is when riders experience the most weightlessness, because the carriage stops exerting that upward force on them. A similar, though generally weaker sensation of this is felt in loops as the carriage crosses the apex.
The whole centripetal acceleration explanation is a special case of this explanation, and _only_ applies to going over hill crests, which wasn't in the original question to begin with.
0:26 I was dragged on that ride… I swear I vomited so hard after it… never again
Staying hydrated is important you don’t realise how much water you use up walking around a park or how much it affects your body.
Went in curious about roller-coasters, went out with existential thoughts of "the wooden roller-coaster of Theseus."
2:27...Sooo what you're telling me is that a ride designer is trying to find the g-spot to give us a thrilling ride?...
Kingda Ka is so fast it’s kinda over before you feel anything lmao I love great adventure!!
0:34 The fastest coaster in the world is not Kingda Ka, but instead is Formula Rossa in Abu Dabhi (I may be wrong about where it is though.)
Formula Rosa hasn’t been opened for a long time it’s still there, but not operational at the moment
My bad, thanks for correcting me.
@@therealmacaron don’t worry
11:08 super cool to hear him say this. I rode this in November of 2023 with my gf, not realising at the time that it is the largest transportable rollercoaster in the world! They tend to bring it in for London's Winter Wonderland, as well as a bunch of other neat rides
I cant wait for the Donkey Kong mine cart ride
How the heck did that support pillar huge crack get missed at Carowinds Amusement Park? That was wild.
Good video! FYI Hals-Uber-Kopf in Germany is an inverted coaster with a straight drop 🙂
Cedar Point not mentioned once? 😢 The best roller coasters in America!
George Lucas knows a surprising amount about roller coasters.
More like Topher Grace using a disguise to practice his true passion
He was wrong on question #1. Fastest is Formula Rossa not king da ka.
Respect for keeping his language clean.
14:04 - @eltororyan, you've been summoned!
Absolutely loved this episode as a rollercoaster junkie! A part two would be great in the future!
0:34 not that Abu Dhabi one?
Formula Rossa is the world’s fastest at 149. Falcon’s Flight in Saudi Arabia is being built and will take over the speed record around 158 I believe
Falcons Flight will also take over the tallest in the world too
@@mossgrowth yeah
that one is closed atm
@@mateuszcielas3362he was technically right as the abu dhabi one is closed right now
This is so interesting. If there is ever a movie made about this guys life, Topher Grace needs to play him.
uncle roger getting into roller coaster business now?
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I went to disney about a year ago. I knew I wanted to be an engineer before that but I didn't know what kind. That trip made me realize I wanted to build rollercoasters.
8:08 anyone know what ride is he talking about?
Cornball express at Indiana Beach
10:08 I was waiting!!!!! If you mention Miller you gotta mention the OG, Kennywood!! X3 Seriously, THE best wooden coasters. Smooth, fun, amazing rides~