Martin Doyle
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On 11/12/2020 at 5:52 PM, JoshuaA said:
Seriously though, this honestly looks like a middle tier RMC IMO. Definitely not in the tier of Steel Vengeance or even Zadra which looks to be paced very well. I honestly think GCI's don't tend to give the best framework for a RMC, as most of them have twisty layouts with banked turns. And RMC are really all about airtime hills (look at Steel Vengeance).
I admit, on looking at the POV first I found the coaster to look a tad underwhelming.
HOWEVER, the more I sat and watched the POV to properly delve into it, the more I CAN see where this could really be a top class coaster.
Whereas Zadra utilises a more out and back style layout, the more twister style layout of Iron Gwazi could lend itself to some real forceful and intense transitions with its turns with that overbank turn (which is NOT an inversion Busch!!) looking to be a real forceful moment. It also looks to have some good drawn out elements after its first drop (the first outwards bank style element looks set to offer a great airtime moment and the "death roll" looks to also be one great inversion) and there also looks to be some good headchopper elements to it aswell. On first viewing, I found the last few moments after the stall to look meh but on further watching, I can see that having some decent airtime pops and some nice forces to it even though it would have been nice if it ended with the Zadra style snappy inversion before the breaks. Sometimes a POV can be deceptive (for better or worse) when it comes to a coaster. I know many people who think Taron for instance looks naff on a POV....very quick to change their mind on that once they have ridden!!
Will Iron Gwazi be the Steel Vengeance killer?? - I highly doubt it. I cant see ANY coaster being that so I would find that unfair to hold against Iron Gwazi.
Will it be as good as Zadra?? - I absolutely can see it being on a similar level. Whether it will be better or not will remain to be seen.
Will it be a top draw elite coaster? - Given its an RMC hyper hybrid, that looks to very much be a given taken into account this company makes hit after hit. Even the worst RMC will give 95 percent of coasters a run for their money and this looks to be far from the worst RMC.
On a side note, RMC actually more or less built this from ground up given the condition of the pre existing Gwazi track. So its not really a conversion as such.
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9 hours ago, JoshC. said:
Track is complete:
Their Spinning Sunday series (of which this video is the 9th) is worth a look for loads of updates of construction.
The more I look at this, the more I share your dislike of the location as it really will wreck the current feel of that lake.
Nonetheless, whilst I find this and Time Traveller to look very gimmicky, this certainly looks to be a good solid edition to the coaster scene on the continent and seems a good fun coaster.
Its all about now if it has a NINETY FIVE FOOT TALL LOOP!!*
*god that Time Traveller announcement video was something else
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To think that this is the same company that gave us the abomination known as Rita!!
Next year looking all set to be intamins year with this,Velocicoaster and Pantheon all scheduled to open. This very well could be the best of the lot!!
Whether it tops Untamed for my top euro coaster remains to be seen should I be able to get out there, but certainly looks like it shall put up a fight.
Cant wait to hopefully get to ride it!!
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Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (3)
Quantum (2)
Rocky Express (3)
Rush (3)
Vortex (3)
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King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems (2)
Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (3)
Quantum (3)
Rocky Express (3)
Rush (3)
Samurai (3)
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Depth Charge (3)
Detonator: Bomb's Away (3)
Flying Fish (1)
King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems (3)
Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (3)
Quantum (3)
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Rumba Rapids (3)
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Samurai (4)
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Detonator: Bomb's Away (4)
Flying Fish (3)
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The Swarm (3)
Tidal Wave (3)
Timber Tug Boat (3)
Vortex (3)
Zodiac (3)
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7 hours ago, Mattgwise said:
By 2040 we might be lucky, the park turned around and a new coaster built and the fun and magic will return.
Now that is optimistic!!
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2 hours ago, Glitch said:
Won't be heading here anytime soon, can't call yourself Covid secure whilst allowing those from Tier 3 in. Remember to stay safe people.
I am sure the fans of these vloggers are going to really appreciate it when they are all going to Europe come Janurary for "work purposes" whilst they are all stuck in this country if indeed the EU ban non essential travel from the UK.
Absolute joke.
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Colossus (3)
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Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (3)
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Quantum (3)
Rocky Express (3)
Rumba Rapids (3)
Rush (3)
Samurai (3)
Saw - The Ride (3)
Stealth (4)
Storm in a Teacup (3)
The Swarm (3)
Tidal Wave (3)
Timber Tug Boat (3)
Vortex (3)
Zodiac (3)
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*looks over at America and see the Busch/seaworld parks has an 11 park pass with no exclusions, free parking, one free quick queue pass a day and multiple tickets for other guests cheaper than the Platinum MAP
Lets see now in regards to new attractions between last year to this year now.
Busch/Seaworld - Iron Gwazi,Pantheon,Texas Stingray, Ice breaker, Emperor.
Merlin - Gangster Granny, Croc Drop, Black Mirror.
Yeah the UK deffo got the better end of the deal lads!!
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2 hours ago, Coaster said:
Of course, it's different if you still enjoy Merlin's offering, but those who don't, why pay more for a MAP when there are so many other options?
This is EXACTLY what gets on my last nerve.
So many people hark on about them in a negative way endlessly...yet still pump money into them.
May I ask what exactly that achieves?? Do people really think the higher ups give a hoot about a couple of complaints from people who are STILL giving them their money??. They are a business so naturally money and profit comes first.
The reason I chucked my pass in was because I genuinely am tired of this company and how they have ran Thorpe virtually past the point of no return and am fed up of the absolute cash grabbing we are seeing with upcharging left right and centre, the multi pass tiers and not being able to walk 10 feet in their attractions without someone trying to shove products down your throat as if you are in the Marrakech Medina.
The other reason I gave up is because the ONLY way you get change out of a company is to hit them where it hurts and that is the pocket. Yes little old Martin not renewing his pass is not going to achieve much, but if others who like myself who apparently have had enough had that train of thought as opposed to bitching and moaning about stuff whilst pouring money into their bank account, MAYBE a change of sorts could happen.
Gets on my absolute nerves.
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Trappers Trail (5)
Dino Bumper Boats(5)
Mrs hippos fungle safari/ drive in the country (5)
Chief rangers Carousel (5)
Magic Mill/ tropical travels (5)
Wicked witches Haunt/ Phantom Phantasia (5)
Dare Devil Drivers (5)
Viking Rowers (5)
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Canada Creek Railway(5)
Treasure Island train)5)
Loggers Leap(6)
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Eclipse (4)
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water buses (5)
The Farm (5)
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Space station Zero (5)
cine 180 (5)
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18 hours ago, Matt Creek said:
Which tunes do you recognise?
Any future requests feel free to PM.
Mods place where you please!
Every single tune!! Thats how great the Efteling music is!!
Very well done Matt!! I say make your next one a Universal based one!!
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Amity Beach (5)
Angry Birds 4D Experience (5)
Colossus (5)
Depth Charge (5)
Detonator: Bomb's Away (5)
Flying Fish (5)
King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems (5)
Lumber Jump (3)
Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (5)
Nemesis Inferno (3)
Quantum (5)
Rocky Express (5)
Rumba Rapids (7)
Rush (5)
Samurai (5)
Saw - The Ride (5)
Stealth (7)
Storm in a Teacup (5)
Storm Surge (5)
The Swarm (5)
Tidal Wave (5)
Timber Tug Boat (5)
Vortex (5)
Zodiac (5)
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Amity Beach (5)
Angry Birds 4D Experience (5)
Colossus (5)
Depth Charge (5)
Detonator: Bomb's Away (5)
Flying Fish (5)
King Pig's Wild Hog Dodgems (5)
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Mr. Monkey's Banana Ride (5)
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Quantum (5)
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Rumba Rapids (7)
Rush (5)
Samurai (5)
Saw - The Ride (5)
Stealth (5)
Storm in a Teacup (5)
Storm Surge (5)
The Swarm (5)
Tidal Wave (5)
Timber Tug Boat (5)
Vortex (5)
Zodiac (5)
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Double post. Who cares!!??
Few weeks of testing now for Velocicoaster. Just looks better and better and better!!