Kvasten, "The Broom" is an inverted roller coaster at the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. The ride is a Suspended Family Coaster built by Vekoma designed specifically for families.[1][2]

Kvasten
Gröna Lund
LocationGröna Lund
Coordinates59°19′21″N 18°05′47″E / 59.322555°N 18.096394°E / 59.322555; 18.096394
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 28, 2007 (2007-04-28)
CostUSD 7,850,000
General statistics
TypeSteel – Family – Inverted
ManufacturerVekoma
ModelSuspended Family Coaster (395m)
Lift/launch systemDrive tire
Height19.6 m (64 ft)
Length395 m (1,296 ft)
Speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Inversions0
Duration1:03
Capacity758 riders per hour
G-force2.5
Height restriction110 cm (3 ft 7 in)
TrainsSingle train with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders per train.
Kvasten at RCDB

References

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  1. ^ Marden, Duane. "Kvasten  (Gröna Lund)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Suspended Family Coaster". Vekoma Rides. Vekoma. Retrieved 5 April 2012.