The Boss (roller coaster) facts for kids
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The Boss at Six Flags St. Louis
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| Six Flags St. Louis | |
| Location | Six Flags St. Louis |
| Park section | Britannia |
| Coordinates | 38°30′58″N 90°40′44″W / 38.51611°N 90.67889°W |
| Status | operating |
| Opening date | April 29, 2000 |
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| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Custom Coasters International |
| Designer | Dennis McNulty, Larry Bill |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Height | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Drop | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Length | 4,631 ft (1,412 m) |
| Speed | 66.3 mph (106.7 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Capacity | 1400 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
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| The Boss at RCDB | |
The Boss is an exciting wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. This thrilling ride opened in 2000. It is famous for its unique "terrain twister" design. This means the coaster follows the natural ups and downs of the land.
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Ride Features and Thrills
The Boss roller coaster offers many exciting features. It has a lift hill that takes riders up 122 feet (37 m) high. The first drop is even bigger, plunging down 150 feet (46 m)!
Drops and Twists
Besides the huge first drop, The Boss has three more big drops. These are 112 feet, 103 feet, and 72 feet tall. The ride also includes a large, twisting section called a helix. This helix spins riders around in a 570-degree turn.
Terrain Twister Style
What makes The Boss special is its "terrain twister" style. Instead of being built on flat ground, the track follows the hills and valleys of the land. This makes the ride feel even faster and more connected to nature. It creates a unique and wild experience for riders.
Roller Coaster Trains
Roller coasters use special cars called trains to carry riders. The Boss has its own set of trains. However, sometimes parks share equipment.
New Trains in 2009
In 2009, The Boss received extra coaster trains. These trains came from a similar roller coaster. It was called Twisted Twins. That ride was at a park then known as Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. The trains were moved to The Boss after the Twisted Twins ride closed down. This helped keep The Boss running smoothly for many years.
