The 10 Best Rollercoasters on Earth

Protraveller ^ | December 19, 2007 | unknown

[Daffynition]

Ever since the origin of rollercoasters mankind has been pushing the envelope to see how fast and hard a person can safely be hurtled down a track. The further you venture from a soft, comfortable ride the thrillseeker gets the more fun is to be experienced. Things have developed a whole lot since the early days of ice slides and wooden rollercoasters. Now it is more common for a coaster to have 90 degree drops, reach speeds in excess of 100mph and throw you into corners with G forces normally only experienced by fighter pilots. Here are ten of the best rollercoasters in the world that are sure to leave you on a major high!

[Daffynition]

More photos and vids at link.

Kingda Ka: Arms down, head back and hold on: the Kingda Ka may not be very long but it's bound to leave you wide eyed and twitching! Kingda Ka reigns supreme as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world at the Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. This ride towers high at 456ft tall with a 418 ft incline and a sickening drop at a sheer 90 degrees with a half twist. From a completely stationary position, KingDa Ka will catapult a cart to 128 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Crazy! But so cool.

[Hyzenthlay]

Why is that number one and the Top Thrill Dragster number four, considering that they’re basically the same thing? I still think the Millennium Force is the best rollercoaster on Earth... I need to go back to Cedar Point next summer.

[BenLurkin]

I've been on this one --

Long line -- short ride.

But...WOW!

[metmom]

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[Daffynition]

This is where the laws of physics and I part company...I dislike roller coasters but admire anyone who can enjoy them. ;)

[SilvieWaldorfMD]

Mount Everest at Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World.