February 11, 20169 yr comment_227885 New website - http://www.portaventura.co.uk/theme-park New name/logo - New Ferrari Land video - Why does the video mention roll back in the stats?
February 17, 20169 yr comment_228108 So after Intamin were involved with the technical and engineering masterpiece of Taron, they give us this: (From TPR)
February 17, 20169 yr comment_228113 For every good Intamin, there's about 10 awful ones... Bet Taron ends up riding awfully just to spite us all...
February 17, 20169 yr comment_228118 I'm sure its more the picture than the track - and if it is I doubt it will open like that!
February 17, 20169 yr comment_228119 I'm sure its more the picture than the track - and if it is I doubt it will open like that! I thought that too (especially in the first one), but I just don't think the picture could be that badly compressed / taken from a bad angle to make the track look that bad. And the second photo shows the track not looking that straight either! Even if they correct it though, it still seems really uncomfortable - you come down a 300ft+ tower, travel along a straight bit before going up a comparatively small hill and hitting brakes. Sounds like a recipe for pain to me!
February 17, 20169 yr comment_228120 I'm sure its more the picture than the track - and if it is I doubt it will open like that! Agreed. My only guess is that it's based on heatwaves rising from the ground and therefore deforming the look of the image? This IS Spain we're talking about.
February 17, 20169 yr comment_228121 Intamim proving that they are far from being the best manufacture...
February 18, 20169 yr comment_228145 Intamim proving that they are far from being the best manufacture...Should've gotten a B&M!
February 18, 20169 yr comment_228147 Should've gotten a B&M! But why? Ferrari Land / PA are wanting a launch coaster that goes very high. Why go with B&M, who have only made one launch on a coaster, when they can go with Intamin, who had a proven track record in building exactly what they wanted?
February 18, 20169 yr comment_228148 But the best ride at PA is an intamin. I'm sorry but Shambhala > Furious Baco. I've never been to PA so I don't really have a valid argument...
February 18, 20169 yr comment_228151 But the best ride at PA is an intamin.It will always be Shambhala!!Which is a B&M!! I've ridden both Baco and Shambhala so that can be safely said.
February 26, 20169 yr comment_228586 The height of this coaster looks mightily impressive in the Salou surroundings. Especially with the loverly main park peaking out in the distance. Apart from that, can't say it's the most inspiring coaster out there. Sure it'll beat Baco though.
February 27, 20169 yr comment_228600 Can't beat the fantastic views of the soulless industrial estate next door nope...
February 27, 20169 yr comment_228612 Even stuff like this? It could be great for all we know! Writers don't have to be good at art you know. On a side note, why are we complaining about the bump? We don't come off Stealth and go wow the bump was the best bit. We ride these rides for the initial acceleration and the view from the top.
February 27, 20169 yr comment_228620 The launch system appears to be LSM. I would imagine advancements in technology mean the capabilities of this setup are now greater than in previous installations. Pics: (http://en.pa-community.com)
February 28, 20169 yr comment_228621 the use of intamin's new track over the usual 4-bar track these top hat coasters usually have bothers me more than it should :'(
February 28, 20169 yr comment_228627 The launch system appears to be LSM. I would imagine advancements in technology mean the capabilities of this setup are now greater than in previous installations. Pics: (http://en.pa-community.com) NOOOOO!!!They take away the recognisable features of this ride: the hydraulic launch and the normal track (I know it may be smoother but it doesn't look good on this ride). Baco save me!!!!
February 28, 20169 yr comment_228631 Well that explains the slow acceleration. That's going to use a lot of power for a launch. I prefer the hydraulic cable launch. The faster acceleration and the way the acceleration is not consistent.
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