Kerfuffle Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 If it goes backwards... ...It's going to cause a queueing nightmare. It's not going to be enjoyable. It's going to look hideous. IT'S GOING TO KILL THE ACTUAL EXPERIENCE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I don't think nemesis alone is a stand out draw at least for a bit of the GP (of course it is for enthusiasts and for quite a few if the GP as well), as people at the moment still come for the smiler and its fandabydosie 14 inversions, all my friends in college and work just want to go for that ride my friend preferred smiler for that reason. Not saying that's my opinion because I pretty much only go for nemesis lol but yeah when ever I go Nemesis always has a small queue whereas Air's is huge, now that might be due to capacity of said rides and I'm not saying it isn't popular because it sure darn is!! but I would definitely say every time I have gone Air has been the more popular of the Forbidden Valley rides, so who knows maybe because of this maybe Merlin thinks it needs a stupid gimmick, who knows but yeah I'd rather it stay as perfect as it is now and it not be ruined... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 It would provide something new for thrill hunters at a relativity low cost. This does seem to be very much just a rumour. Only turning 1 train around would cause chaos in the station so that alone I don't think they would do it. Also if you were going to do that, they would have advertised it a bit more. No point in adding something new if you don't tell anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Nemesis doesn't need an all-singing, all-dancing gimmick. All it needs right now is some TLC. A repaint of the station building perhaps? OldFarmerDean, EC!, Mitchada04 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Nemesis doesn't need a reverse gimmick. All it needs is 21- coats of paint for the station and ride area (freshen up this amazing ride). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 They are probably just arranging an event for it.. Backwards I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Well it is a simple conversion to run the trains backwards. It doesn't need major new parts made like swarm did. I doubt they will run it backwards though, however I guess it is possible. Needs a completely new train so the conversion wouldn't be that simple. Would also hit capacity quite a lot and considering Nemesis has always been about the journey and interaction with the scenery, backwards would completely wreck that. I could take it if it was a year though. Anything more concrete and well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Really it requires a whole new train? I just assumed it was simple as six flags kept changing them round. Lets just ignore everything I said then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Really it requires a whole new train? I just assumed it was simple as six flags kept changing them round. Lets just ignore everything I said then. I heard six flags has one train that travels round the country to the different six flags'? pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Really it requires a whole new train? I just assumed it was simple as six flags kept changing them round. Lets just ignore everything I said then. Thats right, Six Flags have two train chassis that go from park to park for limited runs. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Really it requires a whole new train? I just assumed it was simple as six flags kept changing them round. Lets just ignore everything I said then. No change there then Kerfuffle, Project LC, Tom and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oh going backwards is not a gimmick It's just an experience surely they want to do something for thrill seekers/Enthusiasts this year... it is all speculation though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oh going backwards is not a gimmick It's just an experience surely they want to do something for thrill seekers/Enthusiasts this year... it is all speculation though "gimmick /ˈɡɪmɪk/ noun noun: gimmick; plural noun: gimmicks a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade." "experience/ɪkˈspɪərɪəns,ɛk-/ noun noun: experience; plural noun: experiences 1. practical contact with and observation of facts or events. 2. an event or occurrence which leaves an impression on someone." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oh going backwards is not a gimmick It's just an experience surely they want to do something for thrill seekers/Enthusiasts this year... it is all speculation though But surely it would be better to do something special that celebrates Nemesis how it is; how it always has been? Matt 236 and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oh going backwards is not a gimmick It's just an experience surely they want to do something for thrill seekers/Enthusiasts this year... it is all speculation though Besides, backwards on an Inverter isn't that good. It's different but it's far less intense then going forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm not sure if backwards Nemesis would be possible. Backwards Batman has one less row than forwards. Would Nemesis even make it through the first inversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 "gimmick /ˈɡɪmɪk/ noun noun: gimmick; plural noun: gimmicks a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade." "experience/ɪkˈspɪərɪəns,ɛk-/ noun noun: experience; plural noun: experiences 1. practical contact with and observation of facts or events. 2. an event or occurrence which leaves an impression on someone." I guess that makes everything in every theme park a gimmick then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'm not sure if backwards Nemesis would be possible. Backwards Batman has one less row than forwards. Would Nemesis even make it through the first inversion? The weight of the train and the coefficient of friction would be the same backwards as it is forward. The only change is the centre of mass would be moved ever so slightly, not enough to make a difference. I'm not sure why the backwards train has one less row, I'm assuming it's so it can go to any six flags park. However Nemesis backwards would be possible and in theroy still have all of its rows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 The weight of the train won't be the same if there's one less row... And the coefficient of friction could be changed easily via different wheels (via different materials)... I also think all the Batmans in Six Flags are 8 rows, Inferno was the first 7 row Invert or sommat daft if I recall correctly... So the removed row is pretty much in order to change the train around a little bit, since the effects of backwards riding change immensely (through the different forces/vibrations acting upon the train/riders)... Indeed, the lost weight is probably part of this solution... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I was talking as if you still had all 8 rows. The loss of a row if it isn't because of easy of moving will be to try and lower the G force's. Along with the problems of station design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Well, none of that crap matters; as was bleeding obvious backwards ain't happening! Instead..... fanboy fun times! Matt 236 and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 So a publically advertised version of what they had last year for Nemesis 20th. Really what's left to say about Nemesis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet9 Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 well.... we said the loggers tunnel was coming back and no ones believed me... were see who's right on Saturday So who was right? I see no Loggers Tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 well.... we said the loggers tunnel was coming back and no ones believed me... were see who's right on Saturday This is gunna be my next signature. Altitude, pluk, pognoi and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Oh, this is fun, can we all join in? well.... we said the loggers tunnel was coming back and no ones believed me... were see who's right on Saturday Tom, MachoMachine, SteveJ and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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