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We've talked about many weird
We've talked about many weird

and obscure roller coasters before on this channel,
and obscure roller coasters before on this channel,

but there are just so many of them out there,
but there are just so many of them out there,

they deserve more than one video.
they deserve more than one video.

Recently I conducted a poll with my viewers
Recently I conducted a poll with my viewers

with several bizarre roller coasters to choose from,
with several bizarre roller coasters to choose from,

so as voted on by the fans,
so as voted on by the fans,

Here are just some
Here are just some

of the many unusual roller coasters ever built.
of the many unusual roller coasters ever built.

Number 10, Inversa at Brazil's Acqua Lokos.
Number 10, Inversa at Brazil's Acqua Lokos.

Made in-house by the park.
Made in-house by the park.

Located on the south Brazilian coast,
Located on the south Brazilian coast,

Acqua Lokos is a full fledged resort
Acqua Lokos is a full fledged resort

with a hotel and a plethora of entertainment options.
with a hotel and a plethora of entertainment options.

The resort features a paintball arena
The resort features a paintball arena

and even helicopter rides, as if all of that wasn't enough,
and even helicopter rides, as if all of that wasn't enough,

there's also a small amusement park for guests to enjoy.
there's also a small amusement park for guests to enjoy.

This park features a variety of attractions,
This park features a variety of attractions,

but only one truly stands out for its strangeness.
but only one truly stands out for its strangeness.

Introducing La Inversa, an inverted shuttle coaster
Introducing La Inversa, an inverted shuttle coaster

that was actually made in-house by the park itself.
that was actually made in-house by the park itself.

Since it was made independently,
Since it was made independently,

the ride comes with a few unique quirks to it.
the ride comes with a few unique quirks to it.

First of all, the track structure looks like
First of all, the track structure looks like

less of a rollercoaster,
less of a rollercoaster,

and more like a dead end electrical tower.
and more like a dead end electrical tower.

Second, take a look at the front car.
Second, take a look at the front car.

For some reason, the back half of a seat
For some reason, the back half of a seat

completely blocks the view from the front.
completely blocks the view from the front.

It's unknown why it's there
It's unknown why it's there

and it's a peculiar design choice to say the least.
and it's a peculiar design choice to say the least.

Moreover, the restraints are made entirely out of metal,
Moreover, the restraints are made entirely out of metal,

something you usually don't see on roller coasters.
something you usually don't see on roller coasters.

The ride itself is as simple as can be,
The ride itself is as simple as can be,

with guests being lifted forwards onto one end
with guests being lifted forwards onto one end

before plunging backwards towards the other.
before plunging backwards towards the other.

The train rocks back and forth for a while,
The train rocks back and forth for a while,

before the ride slows down enough to activate the brakes.
before the ride slows down enough to activate the brakes.

As of right now,
As of right now,

it is the only operating inverted shuttle coaster
it is the only operating inverted shuttle coaster

in South America,
in South America,

and one of only five operating inverted coasters
and one of only five operating inverted coasters

in the entire continent.
in the entire continent.

So it's a pretty rare find worth checking out.
So it's a pretty rare find worth checking out.

Number nine, Looping at France's Parc St. Paul.
Number nine, Looping at France's Parc St. Paul.

Made by French manufacturer, Soquet.
Made by French manufacturer, Soquet.

This is one coaster
This is one coaster

that the park would undoubtedly like to forget about.
that the park would undoubtedly like to forget about.

Powered coasters usually use contacts
Powered coasters usually use contacts

on the rails to send electricity
on the rails to send electricity

to power a motor on the ride vehicle,
to power a motor on the ride vehicle,

allowing it to be less dependent on gravity
allowing it to be less dependent on gravity

and have more of a compact layout.
and have more of a compact layout.

Ordinarily, these coasters aren't built to be thrill rides,
Ordinarily, these coasters aren't built to be thrill rides,

and are usually family attractions with mild layouts.
and are usually family attractions with mild layouts.

Well, one French company named Soquet
Well, one French company named Soquet

decided to take the powered coaster
decided to take the powered coaster

to a whole another level.
to a whole another level.

This company was actually daring enough
This company was actually daring enough

to add a vertical loop to their powered coaster model,
to add a vertical loop to their powered coaster model,

and a rather tight one at that.
and a rather tight one at that.

Through the use of electrical power
Through the use of electrical power

and several small motors on the train,
and several small motors on the train,

this coaster was able to forego a small lift hill
this coaster was able to forego a small lift hill

and send riders zooming
and send riders zooming

through the course right from the start.
through the course right from the start.

The train would start by maneuvering
The train would start by maneuvering

an upwards helix straight out of the station,
an upwards helix straight out of the station,

before speeding up further on a section of straight track.
before speeding up further on a section of straight track.

After a bank turned to the left,
After a bank turned to the left,

the track heads downwards towards the vertical loop.
the track heads downwards towards the vertical loop.

Although the first part of this loop is powered,
Although the first part of this loop is powered,

the train completes the rest of the course
the train completes the rest of the course

with its own momentum,
with its own momentum,

making this a partially powered coaster.
making this a partially powered coaster.

The train would then maneuver the course
The train would then maneuver the course

for a second time before stopping at the station.
for a second time before stopping at the station.

After a lengthy run in the French Fair Circuit,
After a lengthy run in the French Fair Circuit,

it would be moved to Parc St. Paul for the 2003 season.
it would be moved to Parc St. Paul for the 2003 season.

It seemed like a rather unique
It seemed like a rather unique

and entertaining rollercoaster at first,
and entertaining rollercoaster at first,

but just two years after it opened at Parc St. Paul,
but just two years after it opened at Parc St. Paul,

disaster struck.
disaster struck.

On July 17th, 2005,
On July 17th, 2005,

one of the cars actually derailed during the loop.
one of the cars actually derailed during the loop.

Four people were injured
Four people were injured

and the ride was closed shortly afterwards.
and the ride was closed shortly afterwards.

After a year of sitting, standing but not operating,
After a year of sitting, standing but not operating,

it would be removed from the park.
it would be removed from the park.

Number eight, Los Simpson at Spain's Holiday World,
Number eight, Los Simpson at Spain's Holiday World,

made by an unknown manufacturer.
made by an unknown manufacturer.

Not to be confused with the acclaimed theme park in Indiana,
Not to be confused with the acclaimed theme park in Indiana,

Spain's Holiday World is a small amusement park
Spain's Holiday World is a small amusement park

on the island of Gran Canaria.
on the island of Gran Canaria.

This park once featured a coaster
This park once featured a coaster

that pretty much had copyright infringement
that pretty much had copyright infringement

written all over it.
written all over it.

This kiddie coaster named Los Simpson
This kiddie coaster named Los Simpson

is named after the long running animated series
is named after the long running animated series

"The Simpsons."
"The Simpsons."

While the bottom of the ride's structure
While the bottom of the ride's structure

does feature illustrations of "Simpson's" characters,
does feature illustrations of "Simpson's" characters,

the rest of the ride has nothing to do with the series.
the rest of the ride has nothing to do with the series.

Let's look at the train from front to back.
Let's look at the train from front to back.

We have Simba, Adam West's Batman,
We have Simba, Adam West's Batman,

Disney's Big Bad Wolf, the Red Power Ranger,
Disney's Big Bad Wolf, the Red Power Ranger,

and Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
and Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

If the sense of right internet meme was a coaster,
If the sense of right internet meme was a coaster,

this would be it.
this would be it.

You can also find illustrations of several Disney characters
You can also find illustrations of several Disney characters

on the ride structure,
on the ride structure,

and you really have to wonder what went
and you really have to wonder what went

into the design process of this ride.
into the design process of this ride.

Most likely, this was originally meant
Most likely, this was originally meant

to be a traveling fair coaster,
to be a traveling fair coaster,

drawing kids to ride it with its many colorful characters,
drawing kids to ride it with its many colorful characters,

and it's unlikely any major media company
and it's unlikely any major media company

would bother claiming copyright infringement
would bother claiming copyright infringement

over a small kiddie coaster in the Canary Islands.
over a small kiddie coaster in the Canary Islands.

Sadly, this head scratching masterpiece was removed
Sadly, this head scratching masterpiece was removed

in early 2019 as an effort to renovate the park.
in early 2019 as an effort to renovate the park.

It is unknown what will happen to it,
It is unknown what will happen to it,

but we're very lucky to have it documented.
but we're very lucky to have it documented.

Number seven, Pipeline Express
Number seven, Pipeline Express

at Ohio's Putt N' Pond Speed Park,
at Ohio's Putt N' Pond Speed Park,

made by Canadian manufacturer, Bailey Rides.
made by Canadian manufacturer, Bailey Rides.

Some roller coasters are wooden,
Some roller coasters are wooden,

some roller coasters are steel,
some roller coasters are steel,

but did you know that there was once a plastic coaster?
but did you know that there was once a plastic coaster?

You may remember the Auto Sled
You may remember the Auto Sled

from my 10 Rare and Unique Roller Coasters video.
from my 10 Rare and Unique Roller Coasters video.

This now extinct coaster model
This now extinct coaster model

featured small plastic sleds that each sat one person,
featured small plastic sleds that each sat one person,

and guess what?
and guess what?

Strapped themselves in with a seatbelt.
Strapped themselves in with a seatbelt.

In 1986, the first Auto Sled debuted at Fostoria, Ohio's,
In 1986, the first Auto Sled debuted at Fostoria, Ohio's,

Putt N' Pond Speed Park.
Putt N' Pond Speed Park.

While the structure and ties were made of steel,
While the structure and ties were made of steel,

the rails were actually constructed from plastic PVC pipes.
the rails were actually constructed from plastic PVC pipes.

Yes, the same material that hooks up septic systems.
Yes, the same material that hooks up septic systems.

This is the kind of thing you'd see on a backyard coaster
This is the kind of thing you'd see on a backyard coaster

and not one you'd see at an operating amusement park.
and not one you'd see at an operating amusement park.

Nevertheless, the ride proved to be quite popular
Nevertheless, the ride proved to be quite popular

and would operate all the way until the early 2000s.
and would operate all the way until the early 2000s.

It's unknown how the park maintained the plastic rails
It's unknown how the park maintained the plastic rails

or why exactly the coaster closed,
or why exactly the coaster closed,

but the fact that it existed is truly fascinating.
but the fact that it existed is truly fascinating.

Number six, the Roller Ball model,
Number six, the Roller Ball model,

made by Swiss manufacturer Ride Engineers Switzerland.
made by Swiss manufacturer Ride Engineers Switzerland.

Remember the Dizzy Dropper from "Roller Coaster Tycoon 3?"
Remember the Dizzy Dropper from "Roller Coaster Tycoon 3?"

Well 14 years after the game came out,
Well 14 years after the game came out,

this roller coaster would become reality.
this roller coaster would become reality.

In 2018,
In 2018,

Ride Engineers Switzerland would introduce the Roller Ball,
Ride Engineers Switzerland would introduce the Roller Ball,

a family coaster with one of the most unusual designs
a family coaster with one of the most unusual designs

you'll ever see.
you'll ever see.

Passengers board the ride vehicles at the bottom,
Passengers board the ride vehicles at the bottom,

sitting parallel to the sideways track.
sitting parallel to the sideways track.

They're then sent up a vertical lift
They're then sent up a vertical lift

before descending into the course.
before descending into the course.

The layout consists of several sharp downwards turnarounds,
The layout consists of several sharp downwards turnarounds,

making it resemble a wild mouse flipped on its side.
making it resemble a wild mouse flipped on its side.

With each dip downwards, a brake is applied.
With each dip downwards, a brake is applied.

Ordinarily putting a brake at the drop
Ordinarily putting a brake at the drop

would kill a ride's fun factor,
would kill a ride's fun factor,

but there's a special reason for this braking system.
but there's a special reason for this braking system.

The ride vehicles are designed to swing back and forth
The ride vehicles are designed to swing back and forth

but not flip,
but not flip,

hitting the brakes causes a sudden shift in momentum
hitting the brakes causes a sudden shift in momentum

that causes riders
that causes riders

to swing even more than they would without the brakes.
to swing even more than they would without the brakes.

This allows the ride to be more enjoyable to families,
This allows the ride to be more enjoyable to families,

and even a few hardcore enthusiasts say
and even a few hardcore enthusiasts say

the ride was better than expected.
the ride was better than expected.

The first of these coasters would open
The first of these coasters would open

at Germany's Schwaben Park.
at Germany's Schwaben Park.

This ride named Wilde Hilde would be themed
This ride named Wilde Hilde would be themed

to a chicken coop,
to a chicken coop,

featuring several chicken scattered
featuring several chicken scattered

throughout the structure,
throughout the structure,

an egg display in the queue line,
an egg display in the queue line,

and a rather eccentric theme song.
and a rather eccentric theme song.

Just take a listen to this.
Just take a listen to this.

(chickens clucking) (upbeat instrumental music)
(chickens clucking) (upbeat instrumental music)

Yes, that is a clucking sound.
Yes, that is a clucking sound.

Pretty awesome if you ask me.
Pretty awesome if you ask me.

More recently, a much bigger Roller Ball
More recently, a much bigger Roller Ball

would open at France's Parc Spirou,
would open at France's Parc Spirou,

and would be themed to the Franco-Belgian comic character,
and would be themed to the Franco-Belgian comic character,

Marsupilami.
Marsupilami.

Still though, while the one in France is bigger,
Still though, while the one in France is bigger,

Wilde Hilde's more elaborate theming
Wilde Hilde's more elaborate theming

makes it stand out much more.
makes it stand out much more.

Look for more Roller Balls to be installed
Look for more Roller Balls to be installed

in the coming years.
in the coming years.

Number five, the Gliding Coaster model,
Number five, the Gliding Coaster model,

made by French manufacturer Reverchon.
made by French manufacturer Reverchon.

Imagine taking a wild mouse
Imagine taking a wild mouse

and re-imagining it as a suspended coaster.
and re-imagining it as a suspended coaster.

That's exactly what French manufacturer
That's exactly what French manufacturer

Reverchon did with this creation.
Reverchon did with this creation.

Currently exclusive to traveling fairs,
Currently exclusive to traveling fairs,

there are only two of these coasters operating
there are only two of these coasters operating

in the entire world,
in the entire world,

one named Ala Delta and the other named Euro Coaster.
one named Ala Delta and the other named Euro Coaster.

Both of these coasters feature one row trains
Both of these coasters feature one row trains

that each seat four people.
that each seat four people.

Just like a wild mouse,
Just like a wild mouse,

the course features several switchback turns and a few dips.
the course features several switchback turns and a few dips.

However, the ride vehicles have the added bonus
However, the ride vehicles have the added bonus

of rocking guests side to side.
of rocking guests side to side.

For every turn,
For every turn,

you'll find yourself swinging in the opposite direction.
you'll find yourself swinging in the opposite direction.

Another unique aspect to this ride is the queue line.
Another unique aspect to this ride is the queue line.

At its annual installation
At its annual installation

at London, England's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland,
at London, England's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland,

it is rebranded Christmas Coaster,
it is rebranded Christmas Coaster,

and features a "Funhouse" style queue line,
and features a "Funhouse" style queue line,

complete with rollers and rotating platforms.
complete with rollers and rotating platforms.

Despite its standout features though,
Despite its standout features though,

the ride as a whole has received a negative reception
the ride as a whole has received a negative reception

from enthusiasts.
from enthusiasts.

YouTube user Changa says, "It's horrendous.
YouTube user Changa says, "It's horrendous.

I'd recommend it for the credit,
I'd recommend it for the credit,

but every time it banks, you get lurched forward
but every time it banks, you get lurched forward

then rattled to death in the corners."
then rattled to death in the corners."

YouTube user Swant NoLimits says,
YouTube user Swant NoLimits says,

"It felt like they threw out the designer
"It felt like they threw out the designer

halfway through the development."
halfway through the development."

And YouTube user Another Swiss YouTube User said,
And YouTube user Another Swiss YouTube User said,

"The drops are really fun,
"The drops are really fun,

but the rest is kind of boring."
but the rest is kind of boring."

Despite this criticism though,
Despite this criticism though,

Chinese manufacturer Golden Horse
Chinese manufacturer Golden Horse

released their own unauthorized version of this coaster,
released their own unauthorized version of this coaster,

but would you believe that the knockoff version
but would you believe that the knockoff version

is actually considered to be better than the original?
is actually considered to be better than the original?

Notable enthusiast, Richard Bannister agrees.
Notable enthusiast, Richard Bannister agrees.

Although he was a harsh critic of the Reverchon version,
Although he was a harsh critic of the Reverchon version,

Bannister said the Golden Horse version quote,
Bannister said the Golden Horse version quote,

"Had one rough transition towards the end of the course,
"Had one rough transition towards the end of the course,

but for the most part was good fun."
but for the most part was good fun."

It just goes to show you can't judge a coaster
It just goes to show you can't judge a coaster

by its manufacturer.
by its manufacturer.

Number four, The Illusion model,
Number four, The Illusion model,

made by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma.
made by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma.

Once upon a time, Vekoma created a brand new
Once upon a time, Vekoma created a brand new

family coaster model named The Illusion.
family coaster model named The Illusion.

Since then it has become known as one of the most unique
Since then it has become known as one of the most unique

and bizarre indoor roller coasters in existence.
and bizarre indoor roller coasters in existence.

First opening at Tennessee's defunct Opryland as Chaos,
First opening at Tennessee's defunct Opryland as Chaos,

only two of these rides were ever built,
only two of these rides were ever built,

and the only one remaining is Revolution,
and the only one remaining is Revolution,

at Belgium's Bobbejaanland.
at Belgium's Bobbejaanland.

This coaster model is notable
This coaster model is notable

for having an insanely long train.
for having an insanely long train.

The one on Revolution has 30 cars,
The one on Revolution has 30 cars,

and the one on Chaos was even crazier at 40 cars.
and the one on Chaos was even crazier at 40 cars.

That's quite a lot of passengers.
That's quite a lot of passengers.

As a result, this coaster has a maximum capacity
As a result, this coaster has a maximum capacity

of around 1200 riders per hour with one train alone,
of around 1200 riders per hour with one train alone,

which is just 300 less
which is just 300 less

than the capacity of Fury 325 at Carowinds.
than the capacity of Fury 325 at Carowinds.

In addition to the lengthy train,
In addition to the lengthy train,

the layout itself is equally unusual.
the layout itself is equally unusual.

Starting off with a long spiral lift,
Starting off with a long spiral lift,

passengers can view a projection screen on the ceiling,
passengers can view a projection screen on the ceiling,

as dreamlike background music plays.
as dreamlike background music plays.

After the lift,
After the lift,

the train descends a long layout,
the train descends a long layout,

consisting of a long, wavy, downward spiral,
consisting of a long, wavy, downward spiral,

with the ride ending shortly afterwards.
with the ride ending shortly afterwards.

The ride experience isn't going to blow you away,
The ride experience isn't going to blow you away,

but its distinctiveness alone makes it a must ride
but its distinctiveness alone makes it a must ride

for rare credit seekers.
for rare credit seekers.

Number three, the Tower Coaster model,
Number three, the Tower Coaster model,

made by Italian manufacturer SBF Visa.
made by Italian manufacturer SBF Visa.

If you thought the Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter
If you thought the Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter

had a steep decline,
had a steep decline,

just look at the SBF Tower coaster.
just look at the SBF Tower coaster.

This compact, looping coaster
This compact, looping coaster

was originally designed for traveling fairs.
was originally designed for traveling fairs.

Its small layout is both easy to set up
Its small layout is both easy to set up

and easy to transport from fair to fair.
and easy to transport from fair to fair.

Said layout consists of a vertical lift
Said layout consists of a vertical lift

and a small vertical loop,
and a small vertical loop,

with an unorthodox P shape drop in between.
with an unorthodox P shape drop in between.

This drop is so steep,
This drop is so steep,

many believe that it's the steepest drop on Earth,
many believe that it's the steepest drop on Earth,

though it's angle of descent has never been recorded.
though it's angle of descent has never been recorded.

In the beginning, the Tower coaster made its debut
In the beginning, the Tower coaster made its debut

in the fairs circuit under the name Cool and Fresh.
in the fairs circuit under the name Cool and Fresh.

After a few years,
After a few years,

it then made its way to the Netherlands DippieDoe,
it then made its way to the Netherlands DippieDoe,

though it was never actually installed there,
though it was never actually installed there,

but just recently, this coaster has reportedly resurfaced
but just recently, this coaster has reportedly resurfaced

at Turkey's Wonderland Eurasia under the name Migfer,
at Turkey's Wonderland Eurasia under the name Migfer,

which is the Turkish word for helmet in English.
which is the Turkish word for helmet in English.

It is set to have a new Viking theme,
It is set to have a new Viking theme,

though it is yet to open at the park as of yet.
though it is yet to open at the park as of yet.

Once it does though,
Once it does though,

it'll be sought after by thrill seeking travelers
it'll be sought after by thrill seeking travelers

around the world.
around the world.

Number two, the Queen Bee AR28 model,
Number two, the Queen Bee AR28 model,

made by Italian manufacturer Pinfari.
made by Italian manufacturer Pinfari.

Since the 1970s, Pinfari's Wacky Worm model
Since the 1970s, Pinfari's Wacky Worm model

has become one of the most popular rollercoaster designs
has become one of the most popular rollercoaster designs

in history,
in history,

and has been replicated by countless other companies.
and has been replicated by countless other companies.

These simple, easy to construct kiddie coasters,
These simple, easy to construct kiddie coasters,

consist of a single lift hill, a few turns,
consist of a single lift hill, a few turns,

and in some cases, a large apple structure
and in some cases, a large apple structure

that the trains maneuver through.
that the trains maneuver through.

It is perhaps the most common coaster model on Earth,
It is perhaps the most common coaster model on Earth,

but the same can't be said about its sister model.
but the same can't be said about its sister model.

Believe it or not,
Believe it or not,

Pinfari decided to take this simple concept
Pinfari decided to take this simple concept

and morph it into an inverted coaster.
and morph it into an inverted coaster.

This rare family coaster model
This rare family coaster model

is officially known as the Queen Bee AR28,
is officially known as the Queen Bee AR28,

with the AR standing for Ape Regina,
with the AR standing for Ape Regina,

which is Italian for Queen Bee.
which is Italian for Queen Bee.

So the coaster is literally called
So the coaster is literally called

the Queen Bee Queen Bee 28.
the Queen Bee Queen Bee 28.

Wrap your head around that.
Wrap your head around that.

As for the coaster itself,
As for the coaster itself,

it unquestionably takes inspiration
it unquestionably takes inspiration

from the original Wacky Worm.
from the original Wacky Worm.

The layout is extremely small,
The layout is extremely small,

focusing more on turns and accessibility for small children
focusing more on turns and accessibility for small children

than flat out thrills, and instead of a large apple,
than flat out thrills, and instead of a large apple,

the lift hill takes guests through a large beehive.
the lift hill takes guests through a large beehive.

Though perhaps the tamest Pinfari ever made,
Though perhaps the tamest Pinfari ever made,

it's still a cute design that's sure to win over kids.
it's still a cute design that's sure to win over kids.

However, only two of these were said to have been made.
However, only two of these were said to have been made.

One operated at Argentina's Center Norte from 1999 to 2007,
One operated at Argentina's Center Norte from 1999 to 2007,

while another continues to operate
while another continues to operate

at England's Botton's Pleasure Beach.
at England's Botton's Pleasure Beach.

Though it is unusual to see an invert this small and mild,
Though it is unusual to see an invert this small and mild,

there's no doubt that countless English enthusiasts
there's no doubt that countless English enthusiasts

got their start on this ride,
got their start on this ride,

and it's likely to inspire more potential thrill seekers
and it's likely to inspire more potential thrill seekers

for years to come.
for years to come.

Before the number one spot,
Before the number one spot,

here are a couple of honorable mentions
here are a couple of honorable mentions

that just didn't make the cut.
that just didn't make the cut.

First up is Roller Coaster,
First up is Roller Coaster,

at Bangladesh's Tamanna World.
at Bangladesh's Tamanna World.

This may seem like an ordinary Wacky Worm,
This may seem like an ordinary Wacky Worm,

but one aspect of this ride made it worthy of a mention.
but one aspect of this ride made it worthy of a mention.

There are absolutely no brakes on this coaster.
There are absolutely no brakes on this coaster.

Instead, the ride uses the lift hill chain
Instead, the ride uses the lift hill chain

to bring the train to a stop.
to bring the train to a stop.

This means of course, that guests must board the vehicle
This means of course, that guests must board the vehicle

while it's sitting on the lift hill,
while it's sitting on the lift hill,

and the station is literally a large staircase,
and the station is literally a large staircase,

with the front row boarding towards the top.
with the front row boarding towards the top.

A unique specimen of a coaster to stay the least.
A unique specimen of a coaster to stay the least.

Next up is Mariehonen at Denmark's Braendesgardshaven.
Next up is Mariehonen at Denmark's Braendesgardshaven.

Also known as Ladybug in English,
Also known as Ladybug in English,

Mariehonen sits on a tiny Danish island.
Mariehonen sits on a tiny Danish island.

The coaster consists of a single ride vehicle
The coaster consists of a single ride vehicle

that can sit one parent and one small child.
that can sit one parent and one small child.

No electricity is used on the ride,
No electricity is used on the ride,

so passengers must physically push the car up the lift hill
so passengers must physically push the car up the lift hill

before boarding and heading downwards.
before boarding and heading downwards.

It's definitely a kiddie coaster
It's definitely a kiddie coaster

and parents can easily push their kids up the lift.
and parents can easily push their kids up the lift.

Now, just imagine having to push Fury 325 up its lift hill,
Now, just imagine having to push Fury 325 up its lift hill,

I'll bet your arms hurt just from the thought of it.
I'll bet your arms hurt just from the thought of it.

Number one, the Astral model,
Number one, the Astral model,

made by Italian manufacturer Fabbri.
made by Italian manufacturer Fabbri.

Fabbri is well known
Fabbri is well known

for their numerous inventive flat rides,
for their numerous inventive flat rides,

but did you know this company also has a few roller coasters
but did you know this company also has a few roller coasters

in their resume?
in their resume?

First, they created a Wacky Worm model,
First, they created a Wacky Worm model,

one of which received the name Wallis's Wonderful
one of which received the name Wallis's Wonderful

Wriggling Wirral Wacky Worm.
Wriggling Wirral Wacky Worm.

A weird name indeed,
A weird name indeed,

but not a weird coaster model on its own.
but not a weird coaster model on its own.

No, that honor would have to go to their Astral model.
No, that honor would have to go to their Astral model.

This strange coaster model won my poll
This strange coaster model won my poll

in a landslide victory,
in a landslide victory,

and one look at it makes it easy to see why.
and one look at it makes it easy to see why.

First of all, the layout is completely unorthodox.
First of all, the layout is completely unorthodox.

Not only does it have an emphasis on banked helixes,
Not only does it have an emphasis on banked helixes,

but it also features a straight downwards track section
but it also features a straight downwards track section

that's banked to the side.
that's banked to the side.

By far, the strangest thing about this coaster
By far, the strangest thing about this coaster

is the fact that rider are literally instructed
is the fact that rider are literally instructed

to cross their legs while on board.
to cross their legs while on board.

The first installation named Mirage Rosso
The first installation named Mirage Rosso

at Italy's Fasanolandia
at Italy's Fasanolandia

actually features a sign instructing guests to do so.
actually features a sign instructing guests to do so.

This sign says, (speaking in Italian),
This sign says, (speaking in Italian),

which means, "On the carousel, keep your legs crossed."
which means, "On the carousel, keep your legs crossed."

Now, this is a roller coaster and not a carousel,
Now, this is a roller coaster and not a carousel,

but at least that's what Google translates as it means.
but at least that's what Google translates as it means.

It's unknown why exactly these instructions are necessary,
It's unknown why exactly these instructions are necessary,

but there may be an answer.
but there may be an answer.

Many have speculated that if passengers choose
Many have speculated that if passengers choose

not to cross their legs,
not to cross their legs,

which is often the case based on recorded footage,
which is often the case based on recorded footage,

they run the risk of hitting their feet
they run the risk of hitting their feet

on the ride's supports.
on the ride's supports.

This is evidenced by leg guards being placed
This is evidenced by leg guards being placed

on the second installation at Kazakhstan's Fantasy World.
on the second installation at Kazakhstan's Fantasy World.

Crossing your legs while sitting down
Crossing your legs while sitting down

does put more room between you and the floor,
does put more room between you and the floor,

so this at least seems very likely.
so this at least seems very likely.

The fact that you need to cross your legs
The fact that you need to cross your legs

on a rollercoaster is undeniably bizarre,
on a rollercoaster is undeniably bizarre,

and with that rule alone, it's a worthy number one.
and with that rule alone, it's a worthy number one.

Before we wrap things up,
Before we wrap things up,

I just wanna give a special shout-out
I just wanna give a special shout-out

to my two new Patreon supporters.
to my two new Patreon supporters.

Verbal shout-outs start at the gold tier,
Verbal shout-outs start at the gold tier,

so if you don't hear your name,
so if you don't hear your name,

it will be listed at the end of the video.
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Here is a special shout out to Lubba and Wasatch Coasters.
Here is a special shout out to Lubba and Wasatch Coasters.

Thank you all so much,
Thank you all so much,

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