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History
Arrow Dynamics, the inventor of tubular steel track, were the first to invent the hypercoaster. Arrow Dynamics
stop building hypercoasters in 1994 and have just began to return to the coaster building industry. They are now
owned by S&S Power, well-known for their vertical launch rides and compressed air lauched roller coasters.
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Trains
Arrow Dynamics uses traditional hypercoaster trains on their hypercoasters. They first used them on Magnum XL-200 in 1989. Their hypercoaster trains use 5 to 6 cars which can hold 6 passengers each. There cars have three 2-passengers rows with seat dividers.
The cars are attached to the track with wheels above, below, and inside the running rails (see photo). Arrow's trains use a Mine Train style of Articulation in which each cars has four wheel sets which are connected by a front and rear axle. Two guide wheels, one upstop wheel and two side friction wheels are used on each wheel assembly. The two guide wheels help to guide the wheel assembly and steer it. Both the front and back axles are allowed to yaw. In addition, the back axle is also allowed to roll.
Restraints, Brakes, & Misc.
Arrow Dynamics' hypercoaster trains use a individual ratcheting lapbar restraints with a seatbelt backup. Their cars are not as open as Intamins and B&M but are more open than Morgan's.
Arrow uses scarf brakes on all of their hypercoasters. Most companies also use this type of braking.
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