Super Manège facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Super Manège |
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| La Ronde | |
| Location | La Ronde |
| Coordinates | 45°31′26″N 73°31′57″W / 45.523790°N 73.532505°W |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | 1981 |
| Closing date | August 25, 2019 |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Model | Corkscrew with Bayerncurve |
| Lift/launch system | Chain |
| Height | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Drop | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Length | 731.52 m (2,400.0 ft) |
| Speed | 64 km/h (40 mph) |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Height restriction | 52 in (132 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
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| Super Manège at RCDB | |
Super Manège was a thrilling roller coaster at La Ronde in Montreal, Canada. It was made of steel and opened in 1981. This ride was special because it was the first roller coaster at the park to go upside down!
The company Vekoma built Super Manège. It closed down on August 25, 2019. A new ride called "Vipère" will take its place for the 2021 season. Super Manège stopped running a few hours before its planned closing date. This happened after a safety check was needed, and the ride never reopened. It was then taken down.
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What Was the Ride Like?
Super Manège was known for its exciting path. The ride started by slowly climbing up a hill to a height of 75 feet (about 23 meters). After a small dip and a turn, riders zoomed down a steep 68-foot (21-meter) drop. This was followed by a smaller hill.
The Corkscrew Inversions
The most exciting part of the ride was next! Riders experienced two corkscrew inversions. These are twists that turn you completely upside down. After the corkscrews, the coaster sped through several fast turns and loops. Finally, it slowed down on a long brake run before returning to the station.
Where Was Super Manège Located?
This roller coaster was found in a busy part of La Ronde park. It was located between two other popular rides. These included Le Monstre, a large wooden roller coaster, and Le Boomerang. The ride was also close to the Manitou attraction. If you were looking for the Splash ride, its entrance was right across the path from Super Manège.
What Does "Super Manège" Mean?
The name "Le Super Manège" comes from French. It literally means "The Super Ride." This name was chosen because the ride was a big deal for the park. It was the first one to feature inversions, which means going upside down. When it first opened, the ride was actually called "Corkscrew."
