
KingRCT3
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Phantasialand Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to roeterich's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The park said the launches will be the most powerful LSM launches ever, so it will be pretty intense, yup! -
Favorite Lighting Package
KingRCT3 replied to LuminousAphid's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This is more about that particular photography than the ride's actual lighting package, but I couldn't help but share this amazing composition that shows the beauty of engineering: (Picture by Roger Vail) -
Phantasialand Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to roeterich's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Oooh, another idea of mine that comes to fruiction, except it lacks the first foreward launch: (Picture a full layout coming back to the end of the station, that was the plan)
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Phantasialand Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to roeterich's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Alton Towers has a height limitation. -
Another Slingshot accident
KingRCT3 replied to larrygator's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ Yep. Technical Park. This is an Ejection Seat by the way. The name SlingShot usually refers to the spring-loaded ones. I rode two of them in my life (and not a single SlingShot, but I really want to. They indeed looks smoother -the Ejection flips like crazy, it's notalways enjoyable- yet less intense in the launch) . I don't want them to close! The launch is really, really amazing and it's something you don't see elswhere. Really cool ride. I didn't know two unrelated accidents would seal their fate, despite +15 years of safe operation. I'm only aware of one another accident like that. Seriously, elastics just need maintenance (they must be changed every 200 jumps if I remember correctly), like cables. Those snap too and we still have rides using them. -
Hansa Park Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to Gutterflower's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ So even with a 1+ hour of waiting time they keep the reverse drop on? -
You Might Be A Coaster Nerd If....
KingRCT3 replied to PCW_Nut's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Another random quotes from B&M, straight out of the hyper-coaster seat patent: "[...] giving each passenger the impression, albeit artificial, that he is seated on a flying carpet or that he is at the controls of a kind of flying scooter" "To provide a somewhat simplistic comparison, a person feels, in overall terms, more at liberty on a bicycle than in a bus." The B&M patents are really cool, they go into the psychology aspect of their innovations! -
Lewa Happy World Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to gerstlaueringvar's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ It was me, haha, glad you liked. Oh I totally forgot the lift was going through the loop! This ride is really something unique... -
Crazy Chinese Water Canon Slide.
KingRCT3 replied to Gutterflower's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
What worry me the most is the whiplash you can get. I'd make riders wear a hard-suit, like it already exists on some slides. But in the end, I think it's less violent than we might think. Having water all over you is not a problem to me, I mean, it's like when you go underwater. Take a deep-breath, close your eyes or wear glasses (I just can't stand opening my eyes underwater without wearing anything) and it doesn't last that long. -
Crazy Chinese Water Canon Slide.
KingRCT3 replied to Gutterflower's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This thing also exist in Austria in a place called Area 47 (looks fun!): -
You Might Be A Coaster Nerd If....
KingRCT3 replied to PCW_Nut's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ I don't have a roller coaster, but a roller coaster designer (Mr. Bolliger! and I), does that count? I also have a quote from B&M as header. From a B&M... patent. The said quote is: "The enormous success of the roller coaster among the public is due to the fact that the cocktail of sensations is as inevitable as it is changeable, but it changes nothing in the fact that this cocktail is always deliciously explosive." - Source -
Lagoon Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to Twister II's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
What about the Dive Loop entrance, Sid? Don't you get airtime on the left seats? -
Lagoon Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to Twister II's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The Inverted loop is the first Immelman. It does look weird/awesome to ride! -
Hansa Park Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to Gutterflower's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I found a cool reverse POV on Youtube: [youtu_be]https://youtu.be/-dvDgWeH9Nc[/youtu_be] Do I hear some vibrations? Bummer, because otherwise, the ride looks GREAT! -
Hansa Park Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to Gutterflower's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
D'oh, you cut the ending! Can't wait for the longer version. But great video nonetheless, millions thanks for sharing! The free-fall in the tower is great, but damn that takes A LOT of time. -
Parc Asterix Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to sebastienstuff's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^ Yes, but it's also a pun, because the true translastion for Sacred Crocodiles would be "Crocos sacrés" (Crocos being the short for Crocodiles). But "sacré xxxx!" is an expression those equivalent could be "xxxx, you so silly!". Hard to translate, like 90% of Astérix puns..! -
Hansa Park Discussion Thread
KingRCT3 replied to Gutterflower's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ Are you going to upload the full POV? Anyway, thanks for the pics! -
Questionable coaster elements
KingRCT3 replied to Password121's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
How'd you know that? Any renderings, 3D simulations? The post-MCBR part of Ispeed is totally pointless. Such a let down comparing to the fast-paced first half! The Italian Loop is also a pacing killer and don't fit the ride. -
Top Roller Coaster Myths & Rumors!
KingRCT3 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This isn't a myth. Don't work with all loops, though.