Star flyer to be demolished because of changed wind direction
After Kärnan opened, the 73-metre coaster was cited as a cause of changed wind circulation around Torre del Mar. Hansa-Park therefore had to dismantle the tall star flyer.
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In October 2015, it became clear that Kärnan's impact reached beyond the ride experience itself. Looopings reported that the 85-metre star flyer Torre del Mar would be dismantled because of problems with wind direction.
The arrival of the 73-metre coaster Schwur des Kärnan was cited as a factor in changed wind circulation around the nearby attraction. That gave the new mega coaster an unexpected role in the removal of another major landmark. El Paso Express was also set to disappear as part of Hansa-Park's changing plans.
For Kärnan's history, this is a striking chapter. The coaster was not only a record project in its own right; it also changed the dynamics of the surrounding area. Fans could see how one major investment affected routes, skyline views and the broader attraction mix at Hansa-Park.