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Re:Altitude has become the defining characteristic of roller... by neonhomer on Monday August 17, 2015 @01:39PM (#10074728)
A giga coaster is between 300-399 feet, while a strata coaster is 400+. I guess they didn't include the two strata coasters (Top Thrill Dragster being the second) because they don't go through as long of a ride.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_coaster#By_height

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