Colossus: n. Someone
or something abnormally large and powerful.
In
Short:
Colossus
is one of Thorpe Park's flagship rides; a record breaking 10
looping 'Coaster.
Statistics:
Opened: 2002 Manufacturer: Intamin Area: Lost City Ride Type: Sit Down Roller Coaster On Ride Photo: Yes Official Rating: Extreme Thrills
Cost: £10
million Max
Height: 98ft (30m) Max Speed: 45mph (72km/h) Track Length: 2,789ft (850m) No. Inversions: 10 Max G. Force: 4.2 Throughput: 1050 people/hour
Ride Duration: 90 seconds
Photos:
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Music:
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Review:
Colossus
opened in 2002 as a world's first ride - the only Roller Coaster
with 10 inversions. It cost £10 million to create and is
based on the 8 looping "Monte Mayaka" in Brazil, but
'Coaster Designer John Wardley added 2 more inline twists at
the end to beat the record.
The
lift hill noisily pulls you up to a mighty 98ft, and then simply
lets gravity do its work. The track curves down, and the train
gets faster as you enter the first inversion - the vertical loop.
You then dip under the shop - which gives fantastic airtime,
and into the cobra roll. After finishing that, you enter 2 consecutive
corkscrews - your on-ride photo being taken after the 2nd. You
bend round, and enter 4 clockwise inline twists, which are taken
at just the right speed. And, then, just when you think it's
all over, you do one last anticlockwise inline twist. Brilliant.
It's
not only the ride itself which impresses. The whole area is magical
- the Colossus queueline and walkway is right under the whole
ride structure - guests are very close to the track, making it
an exciting ride just to watch. Special mention must also go
to the ride music played in the area and the queuelines - it
compliments the theme of the ride superbly, and does a great
job of psyching you up for your ride!
When
Colossus was opened, it really pushed Thorpe into the major league
of UK parks, and rightly so. This 'Coaster really takes
you for a ride. It looks great - a huge landmark when approaching
Thorpe - and daunting, but anyone visiting Thorpe Park
should ride Colossus. However, one word of warning - Colossus
has become a bit rough, so beware of headbanging. It's a good
idea to keep your head forward when riding.
Colossus
excels at almost everything, and is a huge asset to Thorpe Park.
Don't miss out.
Positives:
Well
paced, disorientating, and fun ride throughout.
Front
row seats offer guests one of the best ride experiences the
Park has to offer.
The Coaster has an amazing interaction with the scenery and
guests.
Colossus
rightly made a name for Thorpe Park when it opened in 2002.
Negatives:
A very rough ride; Colossus has not aged well.
Trains are uncomfortable for larger/taller guests.
Track needs a repaint.
10/10
Your
Reviews:
"The
coaster needs smoothing out and repainting or something... it's
very very noisy and very shaky - could there be better restraints
and headrests?!" J. Merchant, East Sussex, UK.
"The
best ride in the Park - it makes you really dizzy!" Hussein, London, UK.
"I
first rode this ride when I was 8 and ever since then I have
loved it! OK, so it's not a smooth as Nemesis Inferno and it's
not as fast as Stealth but its definitely wild, out of control
and... AWESOME! 10/10." Charliy, Sutton, UK.
"I
get headaches when I go on this one!" Danny, Bristol, UK.
"Rough,
but great. Needs a repaint, but other than that, it's fun and
greatly themed." Robert, Hertford, UK.
"Colossus
is great!! I went on it first 2 weeks ago... and loved it! The
corkscrews make you dizzy at the end though..." Lucy, Kent, UK.
"Colossus
is just amazing. The only things needed to be done on it is to
make the ride smoother and repaint it, but apart from that it's
just amazing, even if you don't like roller coasters!" Anon, UK.
"Simply
amazing! I first rode this when I was 9. Absolutely
incredible! 10/10!" Patrick Crowne, Surrey, UK.
"I love Colossus so much! It doesn't need smoothing out as it just adds to the experience! 10/10." Lukee, Sussex, UK.
"I loved the twists as you come out of your seat and the drop made me lose my stomach. I was screaming like mad on this rollercoaster! Definitely a ride for thrill seekers!" Brandon, London, UK.
"Colossus is absolutely brill, one of the best rides in the Park. All the twists and turn really get you dizzy!" Natalie, Worksop, UK.