DIY Rollercoasters

The Blue Flash

Have you ever wanted your very own backyard rollercoaster? John Ivers did, and he made his childhood wish a reality by building the Blue Flash. 360 degree loop and all, the rollercoaster is fulling functional and all built by Ivers himself.

It took him a year and a half to build the Blue Flash using his automotive and general welding skills, he was able to craft the roller coaster using scrap parts including an old car seat.

Buckling up on this ride is mandatory!

Backyard Rollercoasters
Creating DIY rollercoasters in backyard settings presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enthusiasts, potentially leading to new designs and customization options.

Where This Applies

Amusement Parks
Amusement park industry can benefit from embracing DIY rollercoasters as a subculture trend, offering space and expertise for enthusiasts to test and showcase their homemade creations.
SCORE
5.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 79%
Activity 90%
Freshness 8%

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