Doc Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 It does somewhat give me that 'Colossus vibe' Either way, fantastic pictures. Glad to see it is finally nearing competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I wander what the main part of this ride will be advertisement I have a feeling it will be the Knot and the Marmaliser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think it will be mainly the Staffordshire Knot, the secret element, and the message about how it plays with your mind and tries to make you come off the ride smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I wander what the main part of this ride will be advertisement I have a feeling it will be the Knot and the Marmaliser Don't think they'll mess about with those 'little' things promotion wise. I think it will be quite simply WORLD INVERSION RECORD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Straight from Towers' Twitter! Bubbles1 and JoshC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Anyone got a stanley knife? Standby for constant anaylsis on every little bump or groove on the plastic by certain forums that said from looking at the pic I'm getting visions of a setup similar to this... aTOMic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 wow wonder when we see them uncovered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Another pic reveals................... Nothing of 100% determination, but it's looking like OTSRs people, move along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I thought they looked more like lap bars They don't look like the usual Gerst OTSRs anyway, unless of course it's a new design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Can't be lapbars purely because there isn't a connecting bar at the forefront of the picture (I.e. look at the picture of Wicked above, and the B&M clamshells)... If they were lapbars you would be able to see it quite clearly from that pic... So unless they've gone and done a Blue Fire restraint (PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE), it's gotta be OTSRs of some form... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 erm what does OTSR stand for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Over The Shoulder Restraint (which is a bad thing!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Over The Shoulder Restraint (which is a bad thing!) Doesn't AUTOMATICALLY make it a bad thing, most Eurofighters don't have the awfulness of Saw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 In my experience, across all manufacturers (not Saw/Gerst bashing here), it is pretty much always a bad thing for a sit down coaster. My size doesn't help, but lapbars are just better. Luke_A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yeah the restraints look like Gerstlauer OTSRs from that angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 They are indeed OTSR's. Disappointing. (from Towers twitter) Bit of a let down because Tripsdrill's new launched Eurofighter for 2013 is also having lap bars similar / identical to that of Iron Shark's. I feel like Alton have missed a trick here, seeing as lap bars are becoming more and more common from manufacturers innovating in this field... I'm sure if a Eurofighter can do 4 inversions with lap bars, it should be fine doing ~14! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 BOOM...there goes my theory then... Luke_A and Cornflakes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Oh well, at least the trains look good from what we've seen so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Is it me or do they look a slightly different style to OTSR on Eurofighters? Hasn't surprised me really, would've liked to have had lap bars, but it's not the end of the world, ey? EDIT: Better view here. They look great! http://www.the-smiler.com/latest-news/the-smiler-ride-cars-arrive/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Love love love it! Credit to The Attractions Guide Facebook page And yes Josh they do look different to the other Gerst restraints! Topsyturvy15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm absolutely in love with these trains . One thing I don't get is the hate from enthusiasts. Honestly, there's just no pleasing some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon2000 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Exactly the same as Saw's restraints. I'm fine with them, just have the problem of them over-tightening during the ride and end up with a crushed crotch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Where have you seen hate? The general opinion here seems to be 'lap bars would've been nice but I'm sure this will be fine!'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Where have you seen hate? The general opinion here seems to be 'lap bars would've been nice but I'm sure this will be fine!'. I'm seeing lots of negative feedback on Facebook about lap bars, and the colour scheme in particular. People should wait until they've actually ridden this thing before passing judgement. Mer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I have a feeling these look rather different to Saw's OTSR's with the more open room for your torso and the more space for your neck but It could just be the Camera angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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