The 'Spike Fun' prototype being tested, New Coaster Seats!

Skyline Park, Germany, June 06, 2023 - Maurer Rides’ team was thrilled when
they got the unique opportunity to try out the Spike Fun prototype at Skyline
Park. As part of an exclusive test run, employees were able to experience
Maurer Rides' all-new product first-hand and record their impressions.
The Spike Fun, the world's first roller coaster with 45° rearward tilting seats,
was put through its paces. The test riders had the opportunity to experience
the new ride with the seat's innovative tilting function and assume various
positions during the ride.
Everyone was impressed by the versatility and new riding experience offered
by Spike Fun; especially the wheelie effect during acceleration - and in both
forward and reverse directions. During the wheelie, the seat tilts back
surprisingly during the launch and thus enhances the acceleration sensation
immensely. Additionally, the jump over the Camelback triggered great
enthusiasm. In the course of the jump, the seat tilt compensates for the
respective slope of the Camelback, so that the seat remains horizontally
aligned during the descent. The passenger thus feels as if he or she is jumping over the crest, and the rail is no longer visible to them.
The testers made intensive use of the option to interactively adjust the seat
position. With this innovation every ride felt differently and there are no limits
to experimentation. Of course, the adjustment of the seat tilt can also be
program-controlled, allowing passengers to enjoy a ride that has been
perfectly tailored to enhance the experience of every second of the ride.
The test run at Skyline Park was a first opportunity to explore the potential of
the Spike Fun prototype while immersing ourselves in an invaluable learning
experience. These findings will fuel the ongoing evolution and optimization of the product, so that new features will reach their full potential and ensure an unparalleled ride experience.