Interactive Tilt Seats.
A New Dimension of Motion.
Dynamic Tilt Seats with up to 45° of tilt
Interactive control or automatically programmed motion sequences
Multiple launches with acceleration exceeding 1 g
Freely programmable speed and motion profiles
Onboard sound system, LED lighting and video system
Energy recovery during braking
The Spike Tilt Seat changes the rider’s body position relative to the track - and with it, the perception of every ride maneuver. Depending on the timing, ride profile and control mode, the same track can feel different every time.
Two control modes: interactive via joystick or automatically programmed
Two restraint systems: seat belt or lap bar, both approved for inversions
Two seat variants: with or without a headrest - tailored to thrill or family ride concepts
Spike Wheelie was the first roller coaster to introduce tilting seats that can be automatically or interactively tilted backwards by 45 degrees. This innovative feature opens up a variety of completely new and exciting experiences. The result is extraordinary and completely new ride designs. In this article we present 10 highlights.
Formula 1 racing cars are designed for maximum acceleration. To achieve this, their engine power must be high and their weight low. Their power density also achieves outstanding values of over 1.3 hp per kg of vehicle weight.
With over 1.5 hp/kg, the Spike ASM drive unit is built even more efficiently and is therefore unsurpassed as a track vehicle. An average car weighing 2000 kg would need 3000 hp for the same power density. What does this enormous power mean for roller coaster construction?
The basic principle of the Gravity Coaster is that the vehicles roll freely along the track after a single energy supply, be it from a lift or a launch. The design of the ride figures must therefore be based on the current energy state of the vehicle. This means that the vehicles should be able to complete the maneuvers without getting stuck, but should not be overloaded with excessive forces. This raises the question of what would be possible if the vehicle's energy were freely controllable.
