Steel Impulse

Wicked Twister was a record-breaking roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. It opened in 2002 as the tallest and fastest double-twisting impulse coaster in the world. Manufactured by Intamin, Wicked Twister featured a unique U-shaped design with two 215-foot tall twisted towers on each end. The ride accelerated riders forward and backward five times, reaching a top speed of 72 mph while ascending the twisted towers at a near-vertical angle. Its thrilling launch sequence and intense twists made it a fan favorite for nearly two decades.

Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great America is a thrilling roller coaster that offers an intense and exhilarating experience. This launched coaster features a vertical lift hill that propels riders upward at a rapid pace, reaching a height of 180 feet. The ride delivers a burst of adrenaline with its two high-speed launches, which send riders through an exciting series of inversions, including a vertical loop and a heartline roll.

Steel Venom is a thrilling, steel-launched roller coaster located at Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota. This Intamin-designed impulse coaster features a U-shaped track with two 185-foot tall vertical spikes at each end. The ride accelerates riders forward and backward using a magnetic launch system, reaching speeds up to 68 mph. One spike includes a twisting spiral, while the other features a straight track, creating a heart-pounding experience as riders ascend and descend in both directions.

Possessed is an exciting steel roller coaster located at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Manufactured by Intamin, this coaster is a "Twisted Impulse Coaster" model, featuring a U-shaped track that launches riders both forward and backward at high speeds. The coaster's 704-foot-long track includes two towering vertical spikes, one of which features a twist as it ascends, giving riders an intense sensation of spiraling into the sky.