Mark9 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 We're up to six then and even one of them hasn't been ridden yet. Out of 16 coasters, 5 definitely good coasters is a really poor number.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&M Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 ^Lets not forget the target audience here. The Family. Iron Dragon, Blue Streak, Gemini, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Corkscrew, Mean Streak etc. They all meet the quota for what they do, the park can't only have high octane thrill machines. Just look at Thorpe, only 2 coasters really stand out of the rest. That's an even poorer ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 ^Lets not forget the target audience here. The Family.Iron Dragon, Blue Streak, Gemini, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Corkscrew, Mean Streak etc. They all meet the quota for what they do, the park can't only have high octane thrill machines. Just look at Thorpe, only 2 coasters really stand out of the rest. That's an even poorer ratio. You're saying that based on what exactly? Besides knowing Benin like I know Benin as a ride enthusiast who appreciates big thrill rides to all rounder family attractions, he wouldn't think of their family coasters as unworthy of mentioning if he thought they were of decent quality. Benin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Raptor is quite simply the worst B&M Invert I've ridden (yep, worse than Silver Bullet, which I find under-rated)... And the less said about Mantis (and for that matter, Mean Streak) the better... Millenium Force(less) is outstandingly over-rated as well... I just didn't get what it was doing, and it has more long pointless straights than Shockwave at Drayton Manor... Magnum is alright, but on the same trip I had done Phantom's Revenge shortly beforehand, which is tons better... the family coasters are also pretty poor, with only Blue Streak being better than decent... Disaster Transport was also a good ride actually, but since it's gone now it doesn't matter... Iron Dragon, Gemini and Cedar Creek are all pretty poor coasters too... TTD, Maverick and Wicked Twister are the 3 best coasters there... That's my view on the park, which is exceptionally overrated... Magic Mountain is a similar situation, though I haven't been since they've changed X, added a new wooden coaster and removed a few others... Very over-rated rides, quantity does not equate to quality... It shares a LOT of similarities with Thorpe does Cedar Point, but 3 quality rides out of 15 (discount Gatekeeper, although it will probably be very good) is a poor ratio for any park... It's a thing you see in a lot of American parks where there's very little quality outside of the major rides... Especially when you look at the European parks and see a complete difference in style and effort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&M Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Well what coasters do you like. You seem to really dislike them. What all do you want out of a coaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 My post mentions that I throughly enjoyed TTD, Maverick and Wicked Twister... That was it... Aside from maybe Magnum, I wasn't too fussed about anything else at that park... Everything just really didn't do anything for me personally, by themselves in the case of Millenium Force, in comparison to other coasters of the same/similar type and for just being plain damn crap (Mantis and Mean Streak)... You'll find my top 10 in my signature, it's rather varied if you ignore the 3 B&M Inverts actually... Maverick misses out for being killer on the neck mind... Which is a similar situation on all Intamin rides for me, otherwise it would probably be in there, as it is a fantastic ride... Just for me, a ride has to be good... Unfortunately, in many cases at Cedar Point, they weren't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAr1Y1FCUAADcy5.jpg:large (From CF's Twitter - not allowed to post it for some reason?) Just look at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Gorgeous car park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Prone to flooding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&M Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Lake Erie is 9950 sq mi. Flooding is the least of CP's issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Bit of a look around B+M factory, making a damn fine looking Gatekeeper. http://youtu.be/SPX7_jJtTGQ JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I love how Gatekeeper looks almost literally on the beach... And the view coming over the top will be amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I nice little closed season tour... http://www.cprundown.com/1/post/2013/01/off-season-tour.html Every time I see it Gatekeeper looks better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 It's a very beautiful looking ride. Quite typical of B&M then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&M Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 The giant flat spin is going to provide a very unique experience for every seat. This element is perfect for wing coasters. Looks to have a mix of lateral G's, hang-time, and the height factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 The keyhole has arrived at the Point so heres the story of how it got there; How dare these cars overtake me, if I was in control I would swerve into them! Thats better, at least the Police are on my side. I told you it was this turning, really should listen to me driver, I'm a huge metal tower. About time Someone get me off this lorry quick, I can't stand the drivers life story anymore. So there you have it, how the keyhole made it to the Point (all photos from CP's FB page). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 You really do appreciate the sheer size of the coaster! The first pylon thing is up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 More developments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 3rd post.... It's going up so quickly!! The dive loop thing is now up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 RIDE IN BEING BUILT SHOCKER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Wholey moley this thing looks mighty fine! (Photo from CF's Twitter account) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Not the best wing rider train design we've had.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 AMERICA! I mean... Seriously? A melted chocolate egg with ANGRY EYES? That design </3 Ricky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Someone has melted brown Darth Vader. Yucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I don't mind it at all. It'll look much better on track. Screw da haterz. holtjammy16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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