UniverseHollywood Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Was watching a POV for Raptor at Cedar Point and noticed something very similar to this coaster...there's a distance of straight track on Raptor right before the cobra roll that is just like the straight track design they used before the immelman on this coaster. I'm probably wrong, but these are the only 2 coasters I can think of that have that straight track right in the middle of a layout. I know there's a trim brake on this coaster, but there are other coasters where straight track is not necessary to install a trim. Maybe it's just for rider intensity purposes? I think that portion of straight track will always be a mystery.
IanKgtr Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 The Great Bear has four straight sections, and if used right (as in not just long meandering at the end of the ride), they can actually add a lot to the ride experience. The one before the drop really builds up anticipation with the layout in view and the drop looming, while the trench before the immelmann gives a few seconds of claustrophobia. The trench on this invert would give a very similar feeling, and I'm pretty sure it's designed for that.
Real Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 I think in both cases of Raptor and GB it was a matter of element spacing. Same for this ride. I think too much can be read into it for Raptors case and especially the section between loop and immelman on Great Bear. Its just there to space out the two elements. If you enjoy it, awesome. If not, too bad, lol. I like the exiting from the loop and going to a STRAIGHT section though. I think it looks cool and will ride cool. Going from the straight segment into the immelman will increase the G load making the onset G's more intense into the pull up.
Dixi Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 The theming is well begun : http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258967087461405.69585.186246334733481&type=3
Bryce232 Posted November 22, 2011 Posted November 22, 2011 Cheetah Hunt's trenches should've gotten this theming. I'm jealous. This still looks really awesome
Dixi Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Gosh, gosh and triple gosh : It looks amazing ! http://nl-nl.facebook.com/pages/Neverland-Themepark-Projects/186246334733481
A.J. Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 That's a tight fit. Did anyone run a clearance envelope through that tunnel? If Leviathan or X-Flight would win the award for "least interesting B&M", this would definitely win the award for "most interesting". Maybe I should learn French.
SharkTums Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 LOL! I didn't realize this was getting trenches!?!? It really is a new Montu!!!!
jjune4991 Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Has there been an official name for it? Could it please just be called New Montu...rather, Nouveau Montou?
Dragon Khan Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 How about "Mon Cul" (for the French speaking people out there) Mods, feel free to delete this bad taste pun
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 What the hell? Trenches! This ride just got even better.
_koppen Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 This will give Black Mamba a run for it's money, both ride wise and theming wise!
QueerRudie Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 LOL! I didn't realize this was getting trenches!?!? It really is a new Montu!!!! Warning: I'm not responsible for nausea and vomiting as a result of the following pun. Viewer Discretion is advised... Perhaps it's name will be (WAIT FOR IT...) MONTDEUX
A.J. Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 ZING! I thought my roller coaster puns were terrible...
RoCo Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 LOL! I didn't realize this was getting trenches!?!? It really is a new Montu!!!! Warning: I'm not responsible for nausea and vomiting as a result of the following pun. Viewer Discretion is advised... Perhaps it's name will be (WAIT FOR IT...) MONTDEUX Mon Dieu!
Dixi Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I will summarize all the news : Name of the attraction : Oz'Iris ( in reference to Osiris and Iris) New website with a trailer : http://www.parcasterix.fr/en New visual : from http://www.facebook.com/parcasterix Theming of the station : from http://www.espacepepere.fr Rest of the theming : from http://sanglierrotix.babaorum.info
SharkTums Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 REALLY!!?? It's even going to be Egyptian themed like Montu!?!? Love it!!!
DougMJr Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Wow, holy positive g's Batman! This looks like it will be sick diving under that bridge.
ScottBrown Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 Looking at the test runs it looks like this coaster starts off really good and kind of fizzles out
australianalex Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 This is now officially the coaster im most excited for in 2012
Dixi Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 New video : http://parc.parcasterix.fr/B2B/carte_voeux_2012/LIVRABLES/animation/lecteur.html Concept art of the station ( from the video ) : Others concept arts : The theming is moving very quickly, we expect new pictures soon.
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