rcjp Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Are the restrains on B&M wing coasters hydraulic? I didn't know that. What I did notice was how the ones on some intamin coasters like kingda ka and furius baco will considerably tighten down during the ride and by the end they will be crushing your legs. I guess that's the inconvenient with the hydraulic system.Still, really looking forward to gatekeeper. That was the problem on Skyrush. The lapbars would lower if you pushed on it during the ride, or in this case, from the forces. I think on a b&m it would work fine That's what I supposed when I heard about the complaints about skyrush's restrains. I think it really is more from the G forces the ride pulls rather than the pressure we put on them as never hold on to my restrains and, in those cases, they still lowered. there was one time while riding furius baco that I decided I would push the restrains upwards so that they wouldn't get to tight during the ride but, after a few seconds I couldn't resist the temptation and raised my hands almost automatically.
Millennium_Maverick Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I'm going to be honest here. I usually don't get very excited when I see a park building a new B&M. Gatekeeper however sure does look like and all. Even if it doesn't ride so well (which I'm sure it will be a great coaster) it still looks amazing. As for my input on the tightening restraint issue. I have never ridden a wing coaster, but I've seen some discussion with the intamin restraints and how they tighten in a similar fashion. The only time I've had an intamin restraint tighten on me was once on Maverick. I've ridden it dozens and dozens of times and it only happened once. Much like what others have said, I only noticed when I was sitting on the break run. Either way, this will be a great addition to Cedar Point's coaster lineup and it will for sure be a hit with the GP. Now, if we could only get them to give Mean Streak the RMC treatment, then CP would be "perfect".
jmicha Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 For anyone interested in what the Gatekeeper Plaza will look like, here are the concept sketches from PLACE Workshop. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.468128136591837.1073741825.151790661558921&type=1 It looks pretty nice. I like how it creates a nice area to look out over the beach and the water.
Koasterking48 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Wow the sign looks really nice! Pictures by PLACE Workshop
CpBluestreakCp Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Where exactly is this all going to be located at? I'm unsure by looking at the pictures, anyone know?
XYZ Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Where exactly is this all going to be located at? I'm unsure by looking at the pictures, anyone know? On the last photo, you can see Wicked Twister on the upper left corner. Edited March 15, 2013 by XYZ
Zcev5454 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 CP posted another photo to Twitter showing the view of the park from the top of the lift!
_IntaMAN_ Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Love the concept art and if it's accurate, I say, this will make a really good ride entrance!
coasterlover420 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Where exactly is this all going to be located at? I'm unsure by looking at the pictures, anyone know? On the last photo, you can see Wicked Twister on the upper LEFT corner. Fixed. Also the first picture, the center of that awning thing is where Space Spiral was.
XYZ Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Where exactly is this all going to be located at? I'm unsure by looking at the pictures, anyone know? On the last photo, you can see Wicked Twister on the upper LEFT corner. Fixed. Also the first picture, the center of that awning thing is where Space Spiral was. Darn typos. I fixed it.
PGP Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Sketches by PLACE Workshop per jmicha & Koasterking48
Intimidator305 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 As a landscape architecture student wanting to do designs just like this in the future, I am absolutely in love with this project between the massive front gate renovations and the large GateKeeper entrance plaza. I'm closely following this project and I'm definitely looking more forward to the new surrounding area rather than the ride! I love the direction Cedar Fair is heading in with their new capital investments (GateKeeper @ CP, Boardwalk @ Knott's, ect.).
Randomman295 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 ^^That looks absolutely AMAZING! I love the plaza idea.
Myself Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 It's a minor nitpick, but there appears to be a new building behind the Troika, which is hard to see since the sketches are separate. I'm sure the whole area exists as a sketch, even if it isn't in public domain. Back to the building, does anyone have any guesses on what it will be? There does appear to be a photo booth for Gatekeeper under construction on the webcam, visible in the sketch here. This looks like it will look great when it is finished!
harper83087 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 I love the look of that plaza!! I hope it sticks fairly close to that. Is there going to be an entrance to the beach too, or just a lookout type of deal?
Intimidator305 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 ^ From the looks of it, it appears there will just be a lookout which is totally fine since there is an entrance to the beach on the opposite side of Wicked Twister/WindSeeker. And yes, I also love the look of this plaza. Cedar Fair has done a nice job in recent years with the surrounding areas of new attractions, especially coasters.
JJLehto Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 Yes, very cool. Unnecessary I know but this is the stuff that pulls CP (and cedar fair in general) ahead of Six Flags. Sure all we need are rides, but CP at least attempts to keep the feel of a park, and IMO has done so despite being one of the largest parks on Earth.
jokey Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 This concept art looks awesome!! Hope they continue with these plans because this looks like it will turnout much nicer than Leviathans entrance!
Carnage Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 The sketch of the Gatekeeper sign looks quite a bit like the Leviathan sign. (which was pretty awesome).
FaithPlus1 Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 ^^I have never ridden a Wingrider and this kinda worries me a bit... My BF is 69 years old with mild COPD and constricting on his chest by a restraint is probably not going to wow him. Trying the restraint and test seat probably won't help him if the restriction gets worse as the ride progresses. We all want to have fun and are all very excited to ride this coaster, but I don't want it to be a bummer or day-ender for my partner to ride it. Perhaps we will wait and read some reviews on here before we head out to ride this one. Most likely, we won't be going out till the 2nd or 3rd week of June anyway, so I'm sure we'll see plenty of comments on here by then! Im thinking maybe he shouldn't ride roller coasters no matter what kind of restraints it has.
Intimidator305 Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 The plans for the GateKeeper entry plaza have been finalized. Check them out... it looks fantastic! http://www.cedarpoint.com/blog-article/online-fun/First-Impressions
DougMJr Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 I preferred the golden color over the white, but overall it looks really really good!
Swimace Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Glad to see that Cedar Point is sticking to their "open concrete and little shade" theme to the front of the park...
phantomfan93 Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 I am actually really excited for the new Wicked Twister view. It seems so much less crowded there now.
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