Karibik Coaster – Welte
Compact spinning roller coaster for your first adventures on the curves
Operator: Marco Welte (Rostock/Düsseldorf)
Karibik Coaster: Marco Welte's Karibik Coaster is a compact travelling spinning roller coaster. Its special feature is its rotating cars: as you ride along the track, your viewing direction also changes. This gives you a different ride experience from a classic small family roller coaster with fixed seats.
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What to expect
- Spinning cars
- Family-friendly
Rotating cars mean you experience the same track from changing viewpoints.
Sources and context
The technical and historical details come from this documented source. Check the official organiser list for the latest appearances. You can find more rides in our attraction directory. Appearance details relate to the event, not to the ride's permanent specifications.
Karibik Coaster: ride experience
On Karibik Coaster, the train travels through tight turns and short sections of track. The cars can rotate, so you don't always see the next turn coming head-on. Depending on who is riding and how the cars move, each lap can feel different. The appeal lies less in extreme height than in the combination of turns, rotation and being close to the track. You can easily watch how the cars move from outside. If you are sensitive to extra rotation, watch the ride before getting on. Also follow the staff's instructions.
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General
- Manufacturer
- SBF Visa (Italy)
- Model
- Compact Spinning Coaster / MX608
- Year built
- 2018
- Premiere
- 2018
Ride
- Height
- 6.56 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Trains
- 1
- Cars per train
- 4
- Riders per car
- 4
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 20 × 22 m
- Power rating
- 50 kW
History of Karibik Coaster
Karibik Coaster is part of SBF Visa's Compact Spinning Coaster series. Ride-Index gives 2017/2018 as the year this ride was built. It premiered on 14 March 2018 at the spring market in Heide. Until 2022, it was operated by Karpinski; since 2023, it has travelled with Marco Welte. The database lists a frontage of approximately 20 metres and a depth of up to 22 metres. It is 6,56 metres high, with a power rating of 50 kilowatts. The ride has one train with four cars, each seating four people. That makes 16 seats per circuit, but does not indicate the actual hourly capacity.
Timeline
Premiered on 14 March 2018 at the Heide spring market; with Marco Welte since 2023.
- Operator
- Marco Welte (Rostock/Düsseldorf)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
2018–2022 Karpinski (Rostock)
Who is Karibik Coaster suitable for?
The ride is a good option if you want to combine your first roller coaster experiences with an extra spinning effect. For that reason, the posted minimum height and accompaniment requirements are more important for making the right choice than general age guidelines. If you want to watch the ride beforehand, there is a clearly identified on-ride video. kirmesfanmopohl filmed the ride 2023 in Berlin. This shows an earlier engagement, not necessarily the ride's current-year set-up. Allow for some waiting time on busy days, as a compact train can only take a limited number of guests on each ride.
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