Zoomerang (Lake Compounce) facts for kids
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Zoomerang's old color scheme from 1997–2007
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| Lake Compounce | |
| Location | Lake Compounce |
| Coordinates | 41°38′35″N 72°55′23″W / 41.642960°N 72.922946°W |
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | June 27, 1997 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Boomerang |
| Manufacturer | Vekoma |
| Designer | Vekoma |
| Model | Boomerang |
| Height | 116.5 ft (35.5 m) |
| Length | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Speed | 47 mph (76 km/h) |
| Inversions | 3 |
| Duration | 1:48 |
| Capacity | 760 riders per hour |
| G-force | 5.2 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Zoomerang at RCDB | |
Zoomerang is an exciting roller coaster at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. It's a special type called a "boomerang" coaster. This means it sends you forwards and then backwards on the same track! Zoomerang is one of many boomerang coasters built by a company called Vekoma. What makes this one special is that it was the first boomerang coaster to use Vekoma's own train design. In 2007, the ride got a cool new look with purple tracks and teal supports.
What is Zoomerang?
Zoomerang is a "steel" roller coaster, meaning its tracks are made of strong metal. It's known for its unique "boomerang" design. This design sends riders through the same twists and turns twice. First, you go forwards, and then you go backwards! There are about 45 of these Vekoma boomerang coasters around the world.
How the Ride Works
The adventure begins when the train slowly climbs a tall hill backwards. This first hill is about 116 feet high. After reaching the top, the train drops quickly at 47 miles per hour! It rushes through the station and into the first big flip, called a Cobra Roll. This move twists you upside down and then right side up again.
Next, you go through a full loop, which turns you completely upside down. After the loop, the train climbs a second hill. This hill pulls you up for a short time before letting go. Now, you zoom backwards! You go through the loop again, but this time facing the other way. Then, you hit the cobra roll once more. Finally, the train slows down and gently returns to the station.
In total, you travel 935 feet and go through three inversions (flips) both forwards and backwards!
