The Joker (Six Flags México)
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The Joker is a spinning roller coaster located at Six Flags México, a theme park in Mexico. The ride was designed by Gerstlauer and Werner Stengel. The Joker opened for the public on March 7, 2013.
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The Joker | |
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Previously known as Tony Hawk's Big Spin (2008-2010) Pandemonium (2011-2012) | |
Six Flags México | |
Park section | Pueblo Francés |
Coordinates | 19.2951°N 99.2082°W / 19.2951; -99.2082 |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | March 7, 2013 (2013-03-07) |
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | |
Park section | Sky |
Status | Removed |
Opening date | May 23, 2008 (2008-05-23) |
Closing date | 2012 (2012) |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Spinning |
Manufacturer | Gerstlauer |
Designer | Werner Stengel |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 48 ft (15 m) |
Drop | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
Length | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
Speed | 31 mph (50 km/h) |
Height restriction | 42 in (107 cm) |
Cars | Riders are seated 2 across, in 2 rows, for a total of 4 riders per car. |
Flash Pass available | |
Single rider line available | |
The Joker at RCDB |
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The Joker's design consists of several cars holding four riders each. While the cars traverse the track, they spin around according to the angle of the track and the shifts in the riders' weight.