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Twisted Typhoon
Previously known as Hangman (1998–2011)
Wild Adventures
Coordinates 30°43′05″N 83°19′27″W / 30.718070°N 83.324255°W / 30.718070; -83.324255
Status Operating
Opening date May 8, 1999 (1999-05-08)
General statistics
Type Steel – Inverted
Manufacturer Vekoma
Model Suspended Looping Coaster (689m Standard)
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 109.3 ft (33.3 m)
Drop 95 ft (29 m)
Length 2,260.5 ft (689.0 m)
Speed 49.7 mph (80.0 km/h)
Inversions 5
Duration 1:36
Max vertical angle 59°
Capacity 1,040 riders per hour
Height restriction 52–78 in (132–198 cm)
Trains 2 trains with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train.
Twisted Typhoon at RCDB
Pictures of Twisted Typhoon at RCDB

Twisted Typhoon is an inverted roller coaster currently operating at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia. Manufactured by Vekoma, the ride opened at the park in 1999 under the name Hangman, becoming Twisted Typhoon after 2011.


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