But actually, there were some surprises for media riders. With nine cars holding four passengers each, ride designers cut corners on space in each individual car. Riders more than 6 feet tall risk leg cramps. It's like squeezing into one of those tiny Italian sports cars, but then this coaster was built in a small village outside Milan, so that adds up. Some riders got their heads rattled within their horse-collar harnesses at the media preview.
Engineers promise to smooth that out.
For people who inch their way toward a precipice to get a view, the High Roller provides the excitement of zipping around a cliff at a high speed. In this case, adding motion to the experience of being able to see for miles is a novelty the entire family can enjoy because the coaster is so gentle. While speed may be lacking on the High Roller, it should be in great supply on the other thrill ride atop the tower, the Big Shot. Riders are seated facing out across the vastness of the valley. At full speed, the ride thrusts passengers up 160 feet in two seconds along a 228-foot mast extending like a needle from the top of the tower.