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  location Six Flags AstroWorld
  type Steel
  opened 1990
  closed October 30 2005
  manufacturer TOGO
  model Ultratwister
  height 96
  drop 92
  angle 85 Degrees
  length 1421
  speed 44
  inversions 3
  duration 1:40
  rcdb Number 46


Ultra Twister was a Steel Roller Coaster located at the now defunct Six Flags AstroWorld . The Ultratwister -design is that of a Pipeline Roller Coaster , created by a Japanese company TOGO .


HISTORY

Ultra Twister was previously located at Six Flags Great Adventure under the same name. When it was moved to Six Flags AstroWorld its lift hill was modified from a direct vertical ascent to a ascent at a 45 degree angle.
When it opened in 1990, it was the first heartline roll coaster in the world as well as the coaster with the steepest ascent. While it no longer operates, it still has a place in the hearts of most coaster enthusiasts.


FATE

Ultra Twister is currently in storage at Six Flags America .


TRIVIA

  • Ultra Twister originally had a white and blue paintjob, however it was changed to blue and green in 2004