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Built by Swiss manufacturer B&M, dive coasters have become some of the most iconic and photogenic thrill rides on Earth — but not without controversy. In this video, we’ll explore how the dive coaster evolved from its beginnings at Alton Towers’ Oblivion to modern giants like Yukon Striker, Iron Menace, and the upcoming Tormenta: Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas. Discover how this model changed the coaster industry forever, and why some enthusiasts still call them overrated.

Thumbnail images:
Patrick McGarvey
James Schwabel

Sources:

Sean Flaharty's channel: youtube.com/@UCC74P4rJUa80ZSdWW9GiaTw

Music:

Absum by NCTRNM
Wine & Spirits (Instrumental Version) - Xavy Rusan
Rec Center (Instrumental Version) - Xavy Rusan
The Legends (Instrumental Version) - Xavy Rusan
Vanilla Bean (Instrumental Version) - Xavy Rusan
Facilitate (Instrumental Version) - Xavy Rusan

0:00 Intro
1:02 Oblivion
6:41 Diving Machine G5
7:31 ShieKra
12:41 Griffon
16:50 Dive Coaster (Chimelong)
17:50 Diving Coaster
18:28 Krake
21:31 Oblivion the Black Hole
22:32 Baron 1898
24:16 Valravn
27:47 Flying Apsaras
28:49 Draken
29:49 Valkyria
30:55 Yukon Striker
33:30 Emperor
35:31 Dr. Diabolical
37:18 Iron Menace
38:54 Wrath of Rakshasa
40:37 Tormenta
42:03 Criticisms & Summary
46:19 Outro