"PI/2: The First Big Roller Coaster in Switzerland
After a long wait, a group of roller coaster enthusiasts successfully found investors and secured a small, affordable plot of land near the Swiss Alps for a new coaster. The concept was clear from the start: it was time for a coaster that could offer a bit of everything—intense inversions, a vertical drop, a helix with strong G-forces, and some airtime.
Early in the planning, it became evident that there wasn’t enough space for the classic 6-seater Dive Coaster trains. As a result, a compromise was made to use 4-seater trains with 3 cars per train in order to maintain a high capacity.
After a long and complex planning phase, with many discussions with local authorities, the roller coaster was finally built. Following a brief construction phase, PI/2 was opened. The coaster quickly became popular, with many visitors in the first few days, causing it to quickly reach its capacity limits. It was a resounding success.
However, shortly after the opening, the first complaints arose from the public. The main issue was the noise generated by visitors, who let out loud cries of joy due to the intense inversions. In response, the local government decided to impose new regulations. From then on, the roller coaster was only allowed to operate from Tuesday to Saturday, giving local residents at least two quiet days per week.
Due to the new restrictions, the operators needed to find a way to maintain operations and cover costs. They decided to extend the trains to four cars to compensate for the two lost operating days, thus increasing capacity on the remaining days. Unfortunately, this change resulted in a less intense feeling of the vertical drop, but the extra weight led to a generally higher speed, which in turn made the inversions more intense. Additionally, the increased weight amplified the negative G-forces on the small airtime hill before the final brake.
Due to the high negative G-forces, PI/2 earned the nickname "The Collarbone Crusher."
However, there is absolutely no truth to this story. We are still waiting for the first big roller coaster in Switzerland. ;)"