G Force opened yesterday at Drayton manor Theme park near Birmingham. This coaster is unique in that it has several inversions but has no over-the-shoulder restraints (just a revolutionary new x-shaped lap bar) AND instead of a lift-hill riders are dragged up a vertical spike and then half way through a 360 degree loop before being released on the down slope of the loop. *Pop* group G4 officially opened the ride and as one of them is a bit on the lardy size it was a good opportunity to also publicise the 'big boy' seats that the cars have. In response to the worldwide boom in obesity the designers of the coaster have created seats and cars that will suit ALL sizes (remember how Darren and I couldn't ride together on the Cyclone at Coney Island last month?).
Scary pic and interview with designer here.