Infusion | |
Immerse Your Senses | |
Location | Pleasure Beach, Blackpool |
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Type | Inverted |
Status | Operating |
Opened | 2nd May 2007 |
Model | SLC |
Manufacturer | Vekoma |
Max Height | 109 feet |
Max Speed | 49.8 mph |
Inversions | 5 |
Infusion is a Vekoma Suspended Looping Coaster. It used to be called Traumatizer when it was at Pleasureland Southport, although it was relocated to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool and re-opened on 2 May 2007.
Design
Infusion's track is painted blue. The supports are painted dark blue. The cars are standard Vekoma SLC. Large fountains spray water from the man-made lake below. The walkways to and from the ride are painted a shiny metallic colour.
Water
Infusion is built entirely over water. The ride uses water jets to soak the riders as they pass through the first drop.
Opening
Infusion was opened on 2 May 2007, but it was "officially launched" on 7 June 2007 when Vernon Kay visited Pleasure Beach, Blackpool and rode the ride.[1] There was media coverage of both launchings.
Records
- First inverted roller coaster|inverted coaster completely over water.[2]
References
Pleasure Beach, Blackpool |
Infusion - Pepsi Max Big One - Irn Bru Revolution - The Avalanche - Space Invader 2 - Rollercoaster - Grand National - Wild Mouse - Steeplechase - Big Dipper |