Cyclone (Palisades Amusement Park)

Cyclone was the name of two wooden roller coasters which operated at Palisades Amusement Park in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.

[6] As with other members of the "Terrifying Triplets", the coaster suffered many maintenance issues throughout its existence and spent considerable periods of time standing but not operating.

[5][2] A modern roller coaster designer theorized that this was partly due to the additional wear and tear caused by the construction adjustments necessary for the Palisades terrain.

[2] The steel structure of the coaster on the unforgiving Palisades terrain and the design adjustments needed to accommodate it are thought to be partially responsible.

[6] "Cyclone watching" (to see the reactions of pained riders) became a popular pastime and the park's owners considered giving a prize to anyone who rode the coaster three times in succession.

Cyclone under construction