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link to Is Pipe Scream a Coaster Credit? Panel Finally Decides

Is Pipe Scream a Coaster Credit? Panel Finally Decides

As I was nearing 200 coaster credits (that is riding 200 unique coasters), I wanted to make sure that my count was accurate before I left on my summer coaster trip. Provided everything is open, I...

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link to What Is a Roller Coaster Inversion? Heated Panel Discussion

What Is a Roller Coaster Inversion? Heated Panel Discussion

Join the great debate and we determine what is and is not a coaster inversion. Most of us inherently know what an inversion is, but can we define it? There are several edge cases where the answer is...

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link to Best Way to Charge High Capacity Capacitors

Best Way to Charge High Capacity Capacitors

As we get started building our roller coaster, we need a sufficient power source. I would like this to be "portable" so plugging it into the wall is an attractive idea. Well, you can't plug a 3 hp...

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link to New Record Breaking Three Inversion Backyard Coaster – Tilley’s Terror

New Record Breaking Three Inversion Backyard Coaster – Tilley’s Terror

After a lot of thought and planning, I'm going to do it. After seeing the John Ivers' Blue Flash, I've wanted to make my backyard coaster with an inversion. After looking at a vertical...

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link to Easy to Understand Compressors and Hydraulic Piston Pumps

Easy to Understand Compressors and Hydraulic Piston Pumps

My buddy can find strange things. On a recent trip to the dump he found a worn out air conditioner compressor with the shaft broken off. Trash right?Well not for him; he wanted to melt it down and...

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link to Live Event – Fury 325 Update with Theme Park Predictions

Live Event – Fury 325 Update with Theme Park Predictions

As many of you know, Fury 325 suffered from a structural crack and was shut down on Saturday. This beloved attraction is already missed and we hope that it will be up and running in no time. I...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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