The Grizzly
| The Grizzly | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 1986 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Kings Island |
| Designer | Curtis D. Summers |
| Track layout | Double out and back |
| Lift/launch system | Chain |
| Height | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Drop | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Length | 3,250 ft (990 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:40 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available | |
| The Grizzly at RCDB | |
The Grizzly is a
Kings Island Construction.[2]
It uses traditional tracks with steel wheels on the cars, and, therefore, is designed to maintain positive-g loading on the cars and riders throughout its course.
Reputation
Opened in 1986, the Grizzly is a typical 'out and back' wooden coaster. The ride was retracked by Great Coasters International in 2014 and in 2017. As a result, the Grizzly has a faster and smoother ride.[3]
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Grizzly (California's Great America).
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Grizzly (California's Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "Grizzly - California's Great America". Coaster Net. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "Grizzly". 15 July 2017.