Luke_A Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Wow! they really do look awesome, looks like there is so much room for freedom, and I'm liking the new style over head lapbar system, reminds me very much of the Blue Fire and Manta trains. Yay for Intamin going back to lapbars though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 They're lap bar restraints, but because of the winged seats not having anywhere to attach them to, they're attached to the part of the seat behind the head-rest. A sort of combination, if you like, between lap-bar restraints and OTSRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Some more progress from "Divertical" now courtesy of these guys... http://coastercommun...&t=1362&p=39620 (click for full set) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Some more progress from "Divertical" now courtesy of these guys... http://coastercommun...&t=1362&p=39620 (click for full set)Katun. Sidders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 A new promotional video from Mack Rides:http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3344935431751 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Oh Verbolten Credits to TPR full hard hat tour and look inside the elements building here http://themeparkrevi...153740#p1153740Verbolten has been rather quiet so here is some facts Ride Manufacturer: Zierer (Deggendorf, Germany)Type of Ride: Multi-launch coaster (as promised)Special Features: two launches; environmental theme elements; sound and light effects; high-speed turns; free-fall drop; and an 88-foot final drop to the water.Track Length: 2,835 feetMaximum Speed: 53 mphSeats/Train: 5 trains, 16 seats per train (it was mentioned that the capacity should be about 1,400 riders/hour)Ride Height Restriction: 48 inches (same as the Loch Ness Monster)Location: Oktoberfest VillageRide Opening: Spring 2012 (it will not be ready for guests on opening day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 That looks really nice actually. Still feels slightly pained that we lost a rare Arrow swinger for it, but on the other hand as a concept this looks great. A lot of parks are going for the Expedition Everest type of ride at the moment. It's interesting that now the higher and faster fight is over, parks are now attempting to give multi sensory rides instead.Verbolten looks rather cool I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 The trains for X-Flight have arrived.credit to Six Flags Great America FB pagehttp://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150288544856356.336552.10583866355&type=1 rainbowman12 and hyperdyper2011 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowman12 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Worst trains yet and there not even meant to have theming are they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Lol Six Flags...Verbolten looks quite cool, be interesting to see if the people who have been on Thirteen think the drop system is better or worse, especially with Billund's version as well...Though I'm glad I got to ride Big Bad Wolf before it went, if the finale for Verbolten is anything like BBW's, then Busch should be onto a winner for a good solid family coaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Not entirely sure why people are laughing when those trains don't have any body shell on yet? I'm assuming people realise they won't be left like that... Personally I think the restraint / vest colour combination looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Not entirely sure why people are laughing when those trains don't have any body shell on yet? I'm assuming people realise they won't be left like that...Really? You ever been to a 6flags park? Would not be at all surprised if that was the finished look.For example, this is the amount of effort they have given to millions of dollars worth of B+M in the pastThe infamous 'carpark, the ride'. Oh very dear. UnderItAll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 That is utterly disgraceful from Six Flags, but lets give them a chance with this one - looks like a great layout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles1 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I love that most parks want to keep a large car park, but not six flags. I can imagine the development meetings now:"ok guys, where we gonna stick this thing?""uhhhh, we could put it on the car park?""BRILLIANT!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Of course, only Six Flags could ever build a car park coaster... Never could a brilliant park like Europa Park could do such a thing....Oh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Of course, only Six Flags could ever build a car park coaster... Never could a brilliant park like Europa Park could do such a thing....Oh...Thing is though, Silver Star being a car park coaster kinda works, considering the theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 and it is clearly designed to be there, fitting in with what's around it, rather than just being plonked on top of a slab of concrete with the parking bay markings still showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'll be the first in line to say that Six Flags sucks but for the prices they charge for an annual pass for all their parks, I don't mind about themeing. It's more the fact that struggling to actually run the rides and parks is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Good point regarding they're AP prices, makes Merlin seem even more expensive considering they allow to go to any across the entire US...Although apparently MM has gone back downhill... Which has caused interesting scenes amongst the American mob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 It was more the fact that the pre-vis stuff showed bodyshells, you can't expect the trains to be left literally just as chassis. Not even Six Flags would do that. And I can't believe the EP fanboyism that plagues the internet is being extended to claim SS's car park is almost theming. thorpeparkjack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Good point regarding they're AP prices, makes Merlin seem even more expensive considering they allow to go to any across the entire US...Although apparently MM has gone back downhill... Which has caused interesting scenes amongst the American mob...Yeah, for example Magic Mountain is incapable of opening half the coasters in windy conditions and won't run more than one train on ones that do open. Their food is absolutely diabolical as well.It was more the fact that the pre-vis stuff showed bodyshells, you can't expect the trains to be left literally just as chassis. Not even Six Flags would do that. And I can't believe the EP fanboyism that plagues the internet is being extended to claim SS's car park is almost theming.I think it's a psychological thing for Silver Star. The ride area and queue has been designed to put you in a racing mindset, so when you see see the roads and cars when you get on ride, it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 http://www.rcprocommunity.com/showthread.php?3151-Sea-World-Manta-Construction&p=44770#post44770Here's a fair few photos regarding the construction of Manta. I think this is quite an under anticipated ride, and it will be a lot better than expected...'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 The layout looks good and there is even a little pre-launch show about flying with the rays, looks immersive and fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I love how the State are actually forcing them to have the educational element to the ride... That's just brilliant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 An interesting article about X Flight has been posted on the Village of Gurnees website. It shows a new rendering of the ride which seems to show a large theming element under the first drop. It also says it is one of six types of this coaster in the world. B&M have been secretly building wingriders behind our back. http://www.gurnee.il.us/node/96991scroll down about 3/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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