DBru Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Does this mean the ride is closer to opening than we have been expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuschini Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Man I can't WAIT to have a seat on the end! Â That just looks odd for some reason... Â Well, we know the addition was unplanned when Superman was built, so in some shape or form they had to compensate the cosmetics of the ride purely for function on an existing structure. Considering we don't see these kinds of installations very often, I really have little issue with how odd it looks, as long as it works and is dependable. Â Personally the make-shift style kinda makes it even scarier IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom_feeder_13 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Those lap bars will have me sh*tting bricks all the way up because of how insubstantial they look but I'm still glad to see a full size drop tower with lapbars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Worlds tallest Drop Tower... but the only one with Lap Bars!!!!!.... I think my body will go into automatic shut down at the top... I will have to be resuscitated at the end of this ride... I honestly don't know if I could do it! I am already scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Man I can't WAIT to have a seat on the end! Â That just looks odd for some reason... Â Well, we know the addition was unplanned when Superman was built, so in some shape or form they had to compensate the cosmetics of the ride purely for function on an existing structure. Considering we don't see these kinds of installations very often, I really have little issue with how odd it looks, as long as it works and is dependable. Â Personally the make-shift style kinda makes it even scarier IMO. Â Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyVizz Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ride Lex Luther? Now? Right now? Umm sure? **Swallows handful of Ativan** I am already terrified to ride this but I may as well..I will certainly be kissing the ground when the ride is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just looking at this makes my stomach churn and my palms sweat! Drop towers are about the only rides that make me nervous... this looks tantalizingly frightening! I can't wait to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 ^What she said. Â I'm going to do it, but holy hell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeesh they really went out of their way to make that look as ramshackle as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 ^It has to fit in with the rest of the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexinla Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeesh they really went out of their way to make that look as ramshackle as possible. Â Eh, your post is not that much better(sorry, love your posts usually but bashing SFMM for bashing sakes gets old) Â I think it looks amazing, the ride blends perfectly within the structure and it will sure be one hell of a (scary) ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanreich Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Those restraints are unbelievable for a park that went to the extent of putting OSTRs on Revolution. I never had a problem with OSTRs on drop rides, so this will be a truly amazing and terrifying experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCJ48 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Those noodles are unbelievable for a park that went to the extent of putting OSTRs on Revolution. Â And a company that put OTSRs on Intimidator 305. I think the idea of Drop Tower Lapbars are brilliant, especially since Intamin's Drop Tower OTSRs have had so many incidents in the past (not saying they were Intamin's fault, but it's bad publicity either way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piers Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeesh they really went out of their way to make that look as ramshackle as possible. Â Eh, your post is not that much better(sorry, love your posts usually but bashing SFMM for bashing sakes gets old) Â Â I don't think it was bashing, I think it was to do with the fact that it looks like scaffolding erected by day labourers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 And as far as I know, Wes hardly ever bashes SFMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 You hurt the ones you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy 9 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I literally cringed upon looking at this. Strap me into any coaster, but I just don't do drop rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cockblock Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Call me crazy but those look like OTSR to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuschini Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeesh they really went out of their way to make that look as ramshackle as possible. Â The ride is not even done being worked on yet. Â Those extra cables hanging randomly from the tower, the scaffolding platforms still up, and the awkward braces that hang over the sides at the top of the tower will be gone when they get closer to opening the ride. It still looks like it has a ways to go. They haven't even installed the pulley mechanism at the top of the tower, or the upper-clamp mechanism that pulls the cart up the tower. Â Considering this was formally a non-planned attraction to be built off the side of an existing structure that wasn't originally created for this purpose, I think the final product will look just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 HEY GUYS I WAS MAKING A JOKE ABOUT THOSE PICTURES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMapa Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Call me crazy but those look like OTSR to me. Â Me too. I was waiting for someone to say that. Would someone please enlighten us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Call me crazy but those look like overhead lap-bars to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom_feeder_13 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) ^^ If you look closely while the restraint hinge is behind the headrest the only part restraining riders is the bottom part of the restraint, which looks like it's the same as on Skyrush and very lap bar like, while the bars connecting that to the hinge point are flared outward to minimize contact with riders' shoulders. The best example of restraints like these (besides Skyrush) would be the restraints on Manta west and Blue Fire. Â And a company that put OTSRs on Intimidator 305. The OSTRs on I305 are there to support riders' upper bodies so the brakes can be stronger and the brake run consequently shorter not because of the ride experience, I would personally say that Xcellerator is the most severe braking force I can think of on a ride with lap bars (except some pinch brakes and the instant that they grab the fin) and is on the edge of being uncomfortable. Edited May 31, 2012 by bottom_feeder_13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I know that. They're overhead lapbars. Hence my post when I said that they were overhead lapbars. It's those guys ^^up there^^ that don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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