The Helsinki city park, which this season is debuting one of the first Ball Coasters from Intamin, chose Maurer after testing one of the Munich-based manufacturer’s existing SC 3000 coasters. "It convinced us in terms of quality, comfort and seating," says Linnanmäki director Risto Räikkönen.

Right after climbing a 56ft lift hill, the spinning coaster will run very near the water ride as passengers experience the first S-curve. After some intensive spinning, riders will enjoy a spectacular Immelman turn and a flip. The vehicle travels along a meandering track, around a few columns, curves left with a moment of weightlessness, then plunges down to the valley and through a slalom course.

The curvy 1380ft-long layout is clearly aimed at creating a great deal of spinning effects. The coaster features a compact construction and can manage a capacity of 600 persons per hour with its six four-seater gondolas.

Maurer’s coaster technicians are expected to confront extreme conditions when they install the ride during the harsh Finnish winter, requiring high-precision work.

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