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coaster train itself, there are virtually no moving parts on the ride which makes the attraction very reliable and maintenance friendly. "The reaction of guests has been very positive, people
think it is very smooth," Brick notes. "My favourite part of the ride is coming backwards through the station and then going up the vertical hill. It was a great experience." “This ride is for someone who likes to be scared,” Lake
Compounce marketing director, Sara Frias, gleefully notes. “Phobia is different because it is just the most thrilling experience you can have on a ride. We just felt like it is really time for us to add something that is not just for kids.” The ride's erection was handled on behalf of Premier
Phobia Phear T
New England's first launched coaster has opened at Lake Compounce, Bristol,
Connecticut. From Premier Rides, Phobia Phear has become an instant hit, generating heavy social
medial traffic and buzz in the region. Paul Ruben reports
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of Phear Riders on Phobia Phear are first shot out of the station up to a height of 50 ft (15m). Gravity pulls them rapidly back into the station where they are launched backwards up to a height of 100ft (30m). Again gravity takes control and brings the train once more back into the station where the final launch is energised and the riders shoot up a vertical twisting track to the highest point on the ride where a teasing slow roll places the guests upside down at the ride's peak height. After executing the roll,
passenger enter a face-first vertical drop, ending in a twisting loop where they will experience exciting Gs. The riders then drop toward ground level where the train once more shoots through the station and then is smoothly braked using magnetic technology as it comes to a stop in the station. The top speed is 62 mph and
the complete experience lasts around one minute.
appropriately celebrating in style," notes general manager Jerry Brick. "Phobia Phear is Lake Compounce’s largest capital investment in the park’s history. We wanted to make a major statement to our guests by opening a state-of-the-art thrill ride that is on par with what you would experience at the world’s largest theme parks.” “As the park has grown over the years,” adds Brick “we
needed to add to our thrill ride collection. We had a small compact area that needed to be updated and Phobia was a perfect fit." Phobia Phear is a Sky Rocket II triple launch coaster that
is based on Premier Rides' award-winning Superman Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom near San Franciso. The new ride boasts the most current launch system technology which includes a energy storage system that allows the ride’s control system to create a powerful magnetic wave with a very low power consumption level. This wave powers the coaster, catapulting the train up to its record 150ft (46m) inversion. With the exception of the
Lake Compounce launches Premier coaster
he new attraction, which debuted in May, is the park's first new rollercoaster since the year 2000. “This is Lake Compounce’s 170th anniversary and we are
Rides by the Canadoan firm Martin & Vleminckx. “They're a great company with great knowledge to do the job," acknowledges Brick. "Their on-site team was fantastic in completing the job. The job went fairly well with only delays to weather but everything was done as planned." "Premier Rides was
chosen," Brick continues, "for their ability to provide a world-class compact launch coaster. They were the first to offer magnetic launch and they did not disappoint in any way. The team from start to finish was fantastic. They are an excellent partner.” “All of us at Premier Rides are so honored to have teamed
LEFT TO RIGHT: Lake Compounce’s Jerry Brick and Traci Crouse with Jim Seay of Premier Rides
up with Lake Compounce,” confirms president Jim Seay. “Premier was fortunate to have previously worked with their sister park Kennywood in Pennsylvania [also part of the Palace Entertainment/Parques Reunidos] to design and deliver the SkyRocket Launch Coaster which has been a big success. Premier is especially proud that Phobia Phear was able to open well ahead of schedule which allowed guests to ride it on the park’s opening day.”
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