The Predator (roller coaster)
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The Predator is one of the largest wooden roller coasters in New York
State, located at Darien Lake. The custom design takes advantage of the traditional wooden coaster element of large amounts of "air" time while also giving a modern twist by additions of sharp banking turns during the circuit.
, a major re-tracking took place and some wood was replaced on the ride to help make it more enjoyable for guests.
In 2010 The Predator got new trains.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
State, located at Darien Lake. The custom design takes advantage of the traditional wooden coaster element of large amounts of "air" time while also giving a modern twist by additions of sharp banking turns during the circuit.
Design
The coaster is a double out-and-back design, and does so in a fairly confined space. The main section of the coaster runs along the lake to its north.Renovations/Upgrades
At the end of the summer of 2006, the last year of Darien Lake being owned by Six FlagsSix Flags
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is the world's largest amusement park corporation based on quantity of properties and the fifth most popular in terms of attendance. The company maintains 14 properties located throughout North America, including theme parks, thrill parks, water parks and family...
, a major re-tracking took place and some wood was replaced on the ride to help make it more enjoyable for guests.
In 2010 The Predator got new trains.