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A double-inversion element that looks like a cobra's head, consisting of two half-loops and two half-corkscrews.

A helical, twisting inversion resembling a corkscrew tool. roller coaster

Roller Coaster Terminology 101: A Beginner’s Guide from Kings Island A double-inversion element that looks like a cobra's

The steepest and often tallest descent that converts potential energy into kinetic energy (speed). roller coaster

Specifically designed peaks (like "camelbacks") that create a sensation of weightlessness or "negative Gs". Thrilling Inversions

These are the building blocks of almost every coaster circuit.

Curves where the track is tilted at an angle to handle lateral forces and keep the ride smooth.