High Roller (Stratosphere)

The High Roller (also known as the Let it Ride High Roller) was a steel roller coaster constructed 1,070 feet (330 m) over the Las Vegas Strip. It was the highest roller coaster in the world when compared to the surrounding terrain. It was located on top of the Stratosphere Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada, which is the tallest free-standing observation tower in the United States. The coaster was manufactured by S&MC GmbH Structures and Machines.

High Roller
The High Roller at the top of Stratosphere Las Vegas
Stratosphere Tower
LocationStratosphere Tower
Coordinates36°8′50.59″N 115°9′19.40″W
StatusRemoved
Opening dateApril 29, 1996 (1996-04-29)
Closing dateDecember 30, 2005 (2005-12-30)
Cost$900,000
General statistics
TypeSteel
ManufacturerS&MC
DesignerPremier Rides
ModelFamily Coaster
Track layoutHelix
Lift/launch systemTires
Drop20 ft (6.1 m)
Length865 ft (264 m)
Speed30 mph (48 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration0:40
Max vertical angle13°
Capacity700 riders per hour
Acceleration5 mrsn
G-force2
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
High Roller at RCDB
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