Zadra is a hybrid rollercoaster from the hyper coaster category with a classic chain lift. It was manufactured by the American company Rocky Mountain Construction in cooperation with the Dutch company Vekoma and put into service in Energylandia on August 22, 2019. Thus, on the opening day, Zadra was the fastest and steepest hybrid rollercoaster in the world!
The new record was broken only slightly (speed of 122.3 km/h and a gradient of 91 degrees), which makes Zadra still a top attraction in the world. In the official Captain Coaster ranking It ranks 3rd in the world!
An interesting fact is that Zadra’s structure was built from 737 tons of yellow pine, which was brought especially for the construction of the railway from Georgia, USA. The wood of this species is characterized by exceptional resistance to weather conditions and great hardness.
Technical parameters of Zadra
| Name of the attraction | Zadra |
| Producer | Rocky Mountain Construction |
| Type | Hybrid hyper coaster |
| Model | I-Box Track |
| Opening date | August 22, 2019 |
| Drive | Chain |
| Security | Lap bar (for them) |
| Height | 62,8 m |
| Speed | 121 km/h |
| Length | 1316 m |
| Maximum angle of fall | 90 degrees |
| Maximum overload | 4 g |
| Number of inversions | 3 |
| Types of inversion | Zero-g-stall, Step-up Under Flip, Zero-g-roll |
| Number of trains | 2 |
| Number of seats | 12 x 2 people in a row |
| Capacity | 1050 people per hour |
| Minimum height required | 140 cm |
| Total travel time | 1 minute 50 seconds |
| Travel time from peak to standstill | 51 seconds |
| Photos from the attraction | Yes, after the main drop, one camera on the right |
| Fast Pass | Not |
| Distance from the gates of Energylandia | 950 meters |
Description of the trip through Zadra
After leaving the station, the cable car makes a sharp right turn while going slightly downhill and begins a 30-second descent to the main hill, which is 62.8 metres high. At the beginning of the climb up the hill it jerks a little, but it is completely natural and there is nothing to worry about. After reaching the top, Zadra goes completely vertically down at a 90-degree angle. I must immediately point out that this drop is definitely shorter than on Hyperion and is not felt as intensely.
After the descent, we are photographed using a camera mounted on the right side. The cable car overcomes long and low elevations while making a slight right turn. Then it makes a 180-degree turn to the left while descending in the form of a slalom. During this sequence we experience negative G-forces, so it lifts us out of our seats.
Inversions on Zadra
After a slight turn to the right, the coaster passes through the first and longest inversion of the Zero-g-stall, where we experience a state of weightlessness. After the inversion, the coaster heads towards a long 270-degree left turn, where halfway through it tilts strongly outwards (to the right). This effect generates significant negative G-forces.
Then Zadra turns right 90 degrees, passes through a very narrow so-called keyhole (many people bow their heads at this point). After another ascent with strong negative overloads, the Zadry train overcomes the second inversion, which is simultaneously a climb up a hill and a 270-degree turn to the left. This is followed by a descent to the right with a 180-degree turn inside a dense structure of wooden supports.
Finally, the coaster completes the rest of the descent down the hill in two sequences (double down), a low S-shaped rise, and a final Zero-g-roll inversion. After that, it turns left 90 degrees and is braked very strongly, so that the safety devices dig into the belly. After a curve to the right, Zadra returns to the station.
My personal experiences while driving through Zadra
I rank Zadra first in TOP 10 best attractions in Energylandia. Although it is inferior to Hyperion in terms of parameters, it is definitely more intense. There is so much going on and so fast that we simply do not have time to catch our breath and analyze the sensations. The descent, the ascent, the inversion, the sharp turn, the inversion, the fall, the proximity of the supports, the inversion again, the effect of falling out of the chair again – all this makes this minute of fun full of excitement, and the modest safety measures only intensify the effect.
I highly recommend testing Zadra in both the first and last carriage. In the first carriage we get goggles, which protect our eyes from wind and insects, and we can enjoy an uninterrupted view. In the latter, the sensations are somehow stronger, which I also recommend checking out for yourself.
How long does the wait for Zadra take place?
Zadra is an attraction that enjoys huge popularity. In the season, queues tend to form there, even for 60 minutes. However, in the off-season, there shouldn’t be any longer queues. After 10 minutes at most, we should be able to get in, and I’ve even managed to get into Zadra straight away.
If you are going to Energylandia during the holidays and you want to do Zadra, go there right after it opens. You are guaranteed that there will be no queue, or it will be relatively small.
The entrance to Zadra is on the right side, almost at the very end of the Dragon Castle. After crossing the gate leading to Zadra There are about 400-500 meters of road and a lot of stairs ahead of us.This is the longest access to the attraction in Energylandia. When there are fewer people, all shortcuts are open and after about 400 meters we will reach the Zadra station. When there is a lot of traffic, all „labyrinths” are open, which extend the walk to about 500 meters.
If you want to do Zadra twice in a row and the shortcut by the deposit lockers is closed, you’ll have a long walk ahead of you. First, you’ll cover about 400-500 meters for the first run, and then another 800 meters from the exit to the re-entry. In the worst case, to ride along Zadra twice, you will have to walk 1,300 meters.
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