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Tony Hawk's Big Spin

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has installed the first compact version of the Gerstlauer spinning roller coaster. Tony Hawk's Big Spin delivers a one-of-a-kind experience each time as the cars spin, uncontrolled while they grind over drops, turns and helices.

Tony Hawk's Big Spin Details

Year Track Type Designer
2008 Steel Spinning Twister Gerstlauer

Roller Coaster Stats

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Height: 48 feet Drop: 27 feet
Length: 1,292 feet Trains: 8 - 4 passenger
Ride Time: 1 minute, 38 seconds

More Facts About Tony Hawk's Big Spin

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Gerstlauer's first "Compact Spinning" coaster model.

Opening date: May 23, 2008

Individual cars have two rows facing each other, seating two abreast per row.

Estimated cost: $6.5 million

Height requirement: Must be at least 42 inches tall to ride with an adult or 47 inches to ride alone.

Where to Coast

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See: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

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