# DIY Rollercoasters The Blue Flash By Bianca | Published 2008-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-rollercoasters-the-blue-flash References: [offbeatearth](http://www.offbeatearth.com/blue-flash-homemade-roller-coaster/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-wristwatch-building-kit) including an old car seat. Buckling up on this ride is mandatory! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Roller Coaster Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roco-roller-coaster-simulator.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Gravy-Themed Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-gravy.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Inverted Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md)