T-Express at the Everland

Filed under General Fun, Uniquely Far East

After showcasing the scenic routes around Christchurch, New Zealand in the past two Photo Fridays, I decided to switch focus elsewhere, less you all get bored with same old same old.

I visited Everland in South Korea late last fall, and the main attraction there was the T-Express, this gigantic wooden roller-coaster. I have to be honest, I’m no coaster expert, so I was very surprised to find out that it was supported with wooden base. Initial thoughts? Not safe! But hey, there are people sitting on it, and they’re either having so much fun, or just scared to death screaming their lungs out. Probably both.

Some stats for the coaster-freaks. Length: 5383’ 10”. Height: 183’ 9”. Drop: 150’ 11”. Inversions: 0. Speed: 64.6 mph. Max Vertical Angle: 77 Degrees.

The ascend towards the first drop was the one final chance you’ve got to say your last prayers. After that, we accelerated and zoom! It was hard to do anything else but scream! Great fun!

The video starts with an overview of the wooden coaster. If you want to skip straight to the first-person view of the ride, go to 2:45.

And just recently I found this great list on the world’s best roller coaster. Oh good Lord! T-Express couldn’t hold a candle to these monsters!

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About the Author. Nikolas Tjhin. Freelance graphic artist and travel fanatic. Twiter-addict and social media novice. Adventure budget traveler and stay home weekend worker. Before working on Unearthing Asia, Nik’s journeyman career has seen him do work for various creative studios in Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Singapore and Jakarta. Now that he’s settled down for the time being, he’s focusing his efforts on Unearthing Asia.

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7 Comments on "T-Express at the Everland"

Mich on Fri, 27th Mar 2009 3:01 am

This roller coaster is INSANE. I swore off such rides years ago when i took one at New York New York in Vegas but this looks ten times more lethal. Eeks!

Bridget Smith on Fri, 27th Mar 2009 4:05 am

If you are ever in Santa Cruz, California it’s beach boardwalk has an amazing wooden roller coaster from the turn of the century. I love to go back every summer and ride it again. At the top, you can look out over the ocean…gorgeous!