Dare Devil Dive is a steel roller coaster in the USA section of Six Flags Over Georgia, opened on May 28, 2011. Built by German manufacturer Gerstlauer as a custom Euro-Fighter model, it was only the second ride of its type to open in the southeastern United States, following Mystery Mine at Dollywood.
The coaster is best known for sending riders up a near-vertical lift hill before plunging down a first drop that tips past straight down to 95 degrees. From there, the ride packs a dive loop, an Immelman, and a heartline roll into a compact 2,099-foot layout, all while using lap-bar restraints instead of the shoulder harnesses typical of inverting coasters.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags Over Georgia
- Manufacturer: Gerstlauer (Euro-Fighter model)
- Opened: May 28, 2011
- Height: 95 feet
- Top Speed: 52 mph
- Length: 2,099 feet
- Inversions: 3 (dive loop, Immelman, heartline roll)
The Ride Experience
Riders climb a steep chain lift before arriving at a crest that drops away at 95 degrees, a few ticks past straight vertical, giving the sensation of tipping backward before gravity takes over. The ride then threads through its trio of inversions in quick succession, packing the drop, dive loop, Immelman, and heartline roll into a ride lasting about 100 seconds.
A distinguishing feature is its restraint system: rather than the over-the-shoulder harnesses common on inverting coasters, Dare Devil Dive uses lap bars, a design that was new to the industry when the ride debuted and that keeps riders feeling more exposed through the inversions.
Design and Legacy
The ride’s name nods to the classic Bugs Bunny cartoon “High Diving Hare,” fitting the daredevil theme of its signature beyond-vertical drop. It arrived at Six Flags Over Georgia as an approximately $9 million investment and became the park’s 11th coaster.
For a stretch starting in 2016, the park equipped riders with Samsung Gear VR headsets for a virtual-reality version of the experience, a feature later discontinued in favor of the traditional ride.
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Dare Devil Dive FAQs
How tall is Dare Devil Dive?
The coaster’s lift hill stands 95 feet tall, leading into a first drop angled at 95 degrees, just past vertical.
How many inversions does Dare Devil Dive have?
It has three inversions: a dive loop, an Immelman, and a heartline roll.
What type of restraints does Dare Devil Dive use?
It uses lap-bar restraints rather than over-the-shoulder harnesses, a design that was new to the amusement industry when the ride opened in 2011.
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