Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Out of all the coasters I have ridden around the world, there hasn't been anything quite like Jet Roller, a very unique ride that operated at Ikoma Skyland from 1979-2012. Manufactured by Hoei Sangyo Co., Ltd and located in Nara, Japan, overlooking Osaka, what made this ride so unique is its very unusual banking. Despite what it may appear on video, the coaster was actually very smooth and the transitions worked, as odd as they look. This video was recorded in September of 2005 during a month-long trip to Japan to ride coasters. Special thanks to Jim Raimar for the still photos and Matt Bacoulis for the stuck on-ride coaster footage.
This video contains a separate audio commentary track. A faint reference track of the original audio can be slightly heard in the background.
#jetroller
#ikomaskyland
#japan
#osaka
#rollercoaster
#amusementpark
#strangebanking
#defunctride
#defunct
#pov
#60fps
Out of all the coasters I have ridden around the world, there hasn't been anything quite like Jet Roller, a very unique ride that operated at Ikoma Skyland from 1979-2012. Manufactured by Hoei Sangyo Co., Ltd and located in Nara, Japan, overlooking Osaka, what made this ride so unique is its very unusual banking. Despite what it may appear on video, the coaster was actually very smooth and the transitions worked, as odd as they look. This video was recorded in September of 2005 during a month-long trip to Japan to ride coasters. Special thanks to Jim Raimar for the still photos and Matt Bacoulis for the stuck on-ride coaster footage.
This video contains a separate audio commentary track. A faint reference track of the original audio can be slightly heard in the background.
#jetroller
#ikomaskyland
#japan
#osaka
#rollercoaster
#amusementpark
#strangebanking
#defunctride
#defunct
#pov
#60fps
