kumba830 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Ok... Looks like I'll be headed to SDC next year now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 This is quickly turning into one of my favorite coaster projects to follow! At first, I was annoyed that they hadn't made any sort of announcement or acknowledgement, but now it appears to be a brilliant move by the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyteowl Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Very interesting news! Can't wait to hear more about this mysterious woodie . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinciDAWGS12 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Here's hoping this woodie is more successful with an inversion than Son of Beast was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousReed Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Even if this ride turns out to be terrible(which I can't see it being anywhere below great), it would still be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Here's hoping this woodie is more successful with an inversion than Son of Beast was. Based on NTAG alone (Their only complete circuit build currently running) i'm going to say it will be: Different trains, smaller ride, better construction, etc. Time will tell, but i'll put that bet out there based on the VAST differences in construction style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 This is turning out to be a very intriguing project. Silver Dollar City is one of the best parks in the country, and this new coaster is shaping up to be an excellent, and appropriately quirky, addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wait so now we're in agreement that this is a wooden coaster? What happened to all the debating when NTAG happened? It doesn't matter. It's neither. It's both. It's like picking republican or democrat - you don't have to choose either. It's a new form of hybrid coaster. All joking aside, I can't wait to see what happens with this ride. The fact that no one truly knows the whole layout is awesome! I hope there are plenty more surprises where this roll came from. Me too! This thing looks like it's gonna be a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I was indeed expecting if it were to invert, a loop at most. But this is some of the most exciting coaster news I've ever been around for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks4me05 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well, that was one of the biggest curve balls I've seen in a while. I mean, it's perfectly possible from an engineering standpoint, especially if it's a zero G roll (zero G's or close to it would mean that the supports in that area wouldn't have to take that much stress.) The support structure for that section would have to be pretty complex for the element if it ends up being an all wood support structure (I doubt it though, they used steel supports in a few spots on NTAG) but it's pretty feasible, especially with the far more precise building techniques that RMC has over RCCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I'm sold on this ride. I'll walk to SDC if have to next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrad Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 SDC in 2013 - yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 A roll is a pretty interesting choice, however I think it is a much smarter decision that a loop would have been. If it fails or causes problems it would be very easy to convert the structure in to a hill instead. Not saying that it will happen, but it's a solid backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don't understand why you have to put an inversion on wooden coaster...it just bothers me. Why can't things just stay traditional and stay the way they've always been? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. The ride looks incredible otherwise but I hate how they're doing this. I hate that we've advanced to the point where there's actual debate on whether a coaster is wood or steel. Everything is getting worse with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 This (well, this and Powderkeg) are the only things that would ever make me want to venture into Missouri. Can't wait for some pictures of the new roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don't understand why you have to put an inversion on wooden coaster...it just bothers me. Why can't things just stay traditional and stay the way they've always been? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. The ride looks incredible otherwise but I hate how they're doing this. I hate that we've advanced to the point where there's actual debate on whether a coaster is wood or steel. Everything is getting worse with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I don't understand why you have to put an inversion on wooden coaster...it just bothers me. Why can't things just stay traditional and stay the way they've always been? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. The ride looks incredible otherwise but I hate how they're doing this. I hate that we've advanced to the point where there's actual debate on whether a coaster is wood or steel. Everything is getting worse with time. You could, umm, not ride it. Why can't things just stay traditional and stay the way they've always been? Like the Orioles being completely out of contention each year? I guess it's also bad that Camden Yards "changed the game" on modern baseball stadium design, right? Yeah, things are definitely getting worse with time. If this thing gives a great ride, I don't care what it's made of. Edited June 28, 2012 by BeemerBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinning man Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 When people say the roll, do you lot mean a zero-g roll? From what I have seen from the structure leading up to it, it looks like one to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don't understand why you have to put an inversion on wooden coaster...it just bothers me. Why can't things just stay traditional and stay the way they've always been? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. The ride looks incredible otherwise but I hate how they're doing this. I hate that we've advanced to the point where there's actual debate on whether a coaster is wood or steel. Everything is getting worse with time. ^That photo sums up exactly what I was thinking reading that post. Couldn't put it any better myself. I am really intrigued with this project. Not sure when I'd ever make it out to Silver Dollar City but with how this is shaping up, I may have to find a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 When people say the roll, do you lot mean a zero-g roll? From what I have seen from the structure leading up to it, it looks like one to me. Yes. Zero-G Roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) I don't understand why you have to put an inversion on wooden coaster...it just bothers me. Why can't things just stay traditional and stay the way they've always been? If it isn't broke, don't fix it. The ride looks incredible otherwise but I hate how they're doing this. I hate that we've advanced to the point where there's actual debate on whether a coaster is wood or steel. Everything is getting worse with time. It's a coaster. That's all that matters. Having said that, the ride will look much better - and more authentic - with walkways and handrails. Edited June 28, 2012 by BDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Eh, progress is progress. I'm surprised that they're making the roll using the topper track and not the "Iron Horse" track. Was Son of Beast's loop made from steel track or just a steel structure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 ^If I remember, SOB's loop was all steel. So you're rolling along on (terrible) wood track, and then all of a sudden you're on a steel ride, and then back to wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Son of Beast's loop had laminated, wooden rails. Only the cross-ties, backbone and support columns were steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinning man Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Here is a picture of a part of the loop, as the person above mentioned it. Credit goes to ultimaterollercoaster.com for it. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/new00/pki_sob/pki_sob_photos.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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