vacoaster09

STORM RUNNER... that is all!

Elaborate more on that rumored flyer.... Do you know where they would've put it, or who was going to be the manufacturer. Just curious because Six Flags (is notorious for cloning). The park could use a flyer but I'm thinking of BATWING at SFA, which I think may end up getting the AX at SFA and going into the rotation program and ending up at a new park. I think that the cost of upgrading the trains and system would be more cost effective (especially with ROI) if placed and marketed in a new park... Just as Im sure Iron wolf is going to do Wonders at SFA. But I can't see where batwing could fit at SFDK. Just speculating after reading your rumor about 2006 season.

Some many not agree but that most recent picture looks like the B&M version of Millennium force with the over banked turn after the first drop and slight low to ground curve to the left coming out of it and then large air time hill into another huge over banked turn...

^Where are you seeing a possible launch in this layout

I feel like I see 9 or 8 inversions. I can't tell if it's a vertical lift or a drop. Also looks like there is a new take on the cobra roll right next to the traditional cobra roll (looks like a more compact twisted horeshoe roll as found on Maverick and Blue Fire but with the curve between the two inversions more vertical in orientation than horizontal) SOURCE: http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/upload/PublicAccess/AABBpropsed%20(37847).PDF SOURCE: http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/upload/PublicAccess/EEFFproposed%20(37856).PDF SOURCE: http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/upload/PublicAccess/CCDDproposed%20(37851).PDF

In that case maybe they will wrap the mountain in Stride Gum or Hair Gel ads lol... but seriously I hope they do pay attention to details on this project. This is make or break for the park.

Footers are being completed in this photo. I find it interesting that the flume is still intact on the drop through the skull. I thought they would've removed that by now (while keeping the mountain intact). I sure hope the flume is removed because it will look tacky like that. I can understand that, if it affects the structural integrity of the mountain than, they can't but I hope they disguise it or turn it into a waterwall feature.

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I was thinking the same thing... but these pictures look almost the exact same as those from the month prior... so they most likely are older but just getting around to being posted.

I thought they would've been finished with track/support construction by any day now. Looks like they have slowed up.

I like the colors as well. Glad the grey is lighter than in the animation and the orange is a nice accent color. Against the white paint of Wild One, this will compliment very nicely.

Picture of the Track Colors and another picture

Here are two videos I found of the ride testing... (I believe a few months old though) Can't figure out how to embed them in here... (raw sound) http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/dByoYdCHiHg/ (more video) http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjk4MDkyNTQ4.html

I understand about the videos... but can you explain how these new vekoma flyers load/depart/ and return into the station (i.e. do they come back up as they are moving into the station)... how comfortable are the new flyer trains. There arent many videos on youtube about this ride... nothing shows the station or loading, depart, and return of the ride. I also agree with World Joyland... such a shame to see it look so amazing but to also see the neglect it is recieving already in it's first year. If was in chase of a park like that... The things I'd do...

Please tell me you have a video of Stingray! I would love to see how it reclines and heads up the lift and how it comes back up in the seated position as it's in the brakes.

It would be cool if they could put a holding brake at the top to catch u briefly before you fell. That would never happen though

I wonder what colors the other 2 trains will be...

Looks like a scaled down mirror version of formula rossa

I305 has its wheel's sprayed in the block brakes and before the drop but they still trimmed the first drop. I am just wondering how long FR is going to last as it is before they make any adjustments. I hope they wont have to and pending FR's success I hope that it could lead to 1305 being untamed.

I apologize in advance if someone already mentioned this... but won't Formula Rossa be subject to the same troubles as I305. I mean I305 they trimmed the whole first drop and thus changed the dynamics the ride was originally exhibiting. This ride will be hurling down the track into turns much like I305 does. So has Intamin fixed the wheel problem or will Ferrari World have to keep replacing the very expensive wheels like I305. It would be funny if they pull a kings dominion and after the first few weeks add more trims or decrease the launch speed to preserve the wheels longer. I really hope Intamin has come up with a solution that would mean this ride will keep up to its original glory and hopefully lead to I305 returning back to its original glory as well.

On a lighter note... Road Runner Express track pieces and supports are now at the park as well as the cars.

BGT has a park full of coasters with inversions I'm sure this one will be just great without. This ride reminds me so much of maverick just looking at it. All of the movements with the speed and tight scenery will surely enhance this ride. I just hope the scenery actually comes out the way it is portrayed in this video. Given that this is BGT I have a lot of faith that they will follow through and deliver. Oh... and that hill after the launch in the 4th clip I so hope its like the maverick airtime hill. I find this ride a thrill ride for all ages. Not too stomach churning but far from dull.

At the very end of the second clip. If you peer behind the tree and pause it right before the video turns white you can see a vertical or near vertical section of track looks like that first 2nd launch will go up straight up into that figure 8 element.

Just like BGW did with Griffon and added floorless trains to their version instead of the regular trains that Sheikra had... Maybe BGW will take use the wing walker trains on their multi-launch coaster version. They could even add a water effect say if it skimmed the water like BBW used to. I'm anxious to find out more details about the drop tower.

I also find Vekoma to be on the front end of pushing new ideas. Their flying dutchman may have 84 sensors but just think, before Vekoma, no one had heard of such a ride. Flying coasters were unheard of before the millennium. Along comes Vekoma and it was such a hit, just happens that B&M took their hand to it and created a ride that kept up with their reputation of quality and smooth rides. Inverted Shuttle Coasters took off with Vekoma as well. Their Inveritgo's were a hit, I know Two Face was a hit (although plagued with downtime). They pushed the limits further with Dejavu. Vekoma even has the motor bike coasters which from the reviews seem to be quite fun. I really would love their Tilt Coasters to catch on. I just know it would be very marketable and bring a lot of attention. Vekoma has their first sting ray installed and from a review I read of the ride it seems like the improved flyer trains and overall ride works much better than the flying dutchman installations here in the U.S. Has anyone heard more or can anyone elaborate more on the ride experience that has ridden? Also Vekomas first Big Air installation is slated to open if it hasn't already. Here's some video I found of the ride testing. Seems very Interesting... I don't think that it will out do Intamin's Half Pipe coasters which spin. Only thing Big Air has is that it's much larger. I like how the cars rotate at the very top. I bet this creates a lot of suspense and has riders tensing up. Check it out