NoLimits 2 - Ridge Runner (Gerstlauer Reversing Launched Bobsled)

Sit back, hold on tight and prepare for the evolution of the classic Gerstlauer Bobsled model with Ridge Runner! This family thrill coaster utilises tire-driven launches to fire cars up to a top speed of 45mph before sending riders backwards through the second half for an added level of thrill!
Stats:
Height - 63.4ft
Length - 3097.24ft (without storage)
Top speed - 45mph
Acceleration Gs - 0.6G
Highest positive Gs - 3.0G
Lowest negative Gs - 0.1G
Inversions - 0
Elements in order:
Tire-driven launch (45mph)
Switch track with a forwards spike
Reverse tire-driven launch (35mph)
Switch track with a reverse spike

[@vhheroicis6131]

I could never ride enough of these gerstlauers they are soooo much funnn

[@NL2SCoasters]

The drive wheels are powerful 😵‍💫

[@airbornecoasters2003]

Drive tire launches can pack a punch! It takes 3 or 4 seconds to go from around 5mph up to 45mph, that's about right for such a small vehicle 😁

[@NL2SCoasters]

​@@airbornecoasters2003 Yes, I am always amazed about how fast the Thirteen lift hill is. I know it is not incredibly fast but still faster than a normal mechanical chain lift hill. Very neat coaster aswell.

[@huntzzio]

This is a very cool concept. Subbing for this. On criticisms, Benjacobs and Zacdavid are totally right… other than that, nailed it.

[@BenJacobsCoasterDesign]

Very nice concept. Though would need block brakes on the spike side of each switch track.

[@NL2SCoasters]

Good point

[@zacdavid184]

This is an inventive concept and neat little ride, I just almost wish we would have seen a couple more hairpin turns or simple helix or something as a nod to a more traditional Gerstlauer Bobsled layout. This reads more like a Firelauncher or Pegasus express, but there's nothing inherently wrong with that.

[@huntzzio]

💯

[@baguette3444]

This looks so fun!! :)