Does anybody know why they took the Roller coaster off of the top of the stratospere in las vegas....?
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2007-08-27 12:17:14 · 9 answers · asked by ♥livin on lake water 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
As far as the wind blowing to hard.......any time LV gets high winds they close EVERY ride on the stratosphere - it wasn't just the roller coaster.
Here are the true facts:
High Roller - Stratosphere Tower Hotel and Casino
This roller coaster is unique since it is built on top of the 900-foot tall Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. While the coaster is a simple design that just makes continous rounds around the tower deck with little to offer, the view is amazing. Unfortunately, the High Roller closed at the end of 2005 and is being removed to make room for a future attraction.
Roller Coaster Details
Track Type: Steel Freeform
Year: 1996
Designer/Manufacturer: Werner Stengel, S&MC
Roller Coaster Stats
Drop: 30 feet Top speed: 35 mph
Length: 865 feet Trains: 1 - 28 passenger
More Information About High Roller
December 30, 2005 - The High Roller roller coaster closed to make room for a future attraction.
Late 1990's the train was modified and two cars were removed reducing the capacity from 32.
2007-08-27 13:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by CluelessOne 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know that they did that! I felt like I had whiplash after riding that thing! It was always closed down due to high winds too...
2007-08-27 19:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rex B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-27 20:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by KAYSiE 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
insurance and also was getting stuck and causing some hair raising resuces. no plans for a alternate at this time.
2007-08-28 03:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just recently?!
Because I know they took out the old one, and add in new ones up there.....
2007-08-28 00:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the Insurance became too expensive and the rides weren't that great....... it was too scary for one thing.
2007-08-27 19:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They did?
2007-08-27 22:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
like a month ago a fat guy climbed on and the thing was about to explode and now they dont have it anymore.
2007-08-27 19:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
i dont know i think it was kinda getting homo+sexual
(i rode it... not that fun)
2007-08-27 19:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by bass p 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋