Scaparri Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I definately do not hate Vekoma. I've never really had a big problem with their rides. I will admit, I think T2 needs to have the torch and crane taken to it, but I'll still ride the thing when I go to the park. It hurts everytime, but I'll still ride it. Other than that, I've never really had a problem. I actually like most of their rides. Believe it or not, SLCs are actually a really fun ride when they are smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mind Eraser Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I love Vekoma. I think the Boomerang was highly innovative for it's time, and the SLC's have a wonderful layout. It really depends on the company that constructs the Vekoma coaster and how the park maintains them. From what I've heard, each park usually uses a local company to build the ride. If the ride is not built with care, the results tend to be a rough coaster. There are some SLC's out there that are just as smooth, if not smoother than some B&M's! I just rode Wild Adventures' Hangman and it was super smooth, a total blast! Much more comfortable than, say, SFoT's Batman. Another thing I like about Vekoma and Arrow trains is that your head/neck has plenty of space to move. If you brace your neck through the rough transitions, your head will never touch the shoulder bars. I think the Vekoma Flyers are highly enjoyable also. Batwing is very fun. And, Deja Vu was highly intense! Sometimes I get tired of B&M's - feeling like you're gliding around on air. I love feeling like I'm riding a "real" coaster. Â And some food for thought: If the Boomerangs are really that bad, why did 50+ parks buy one? Same goes for their (almost) 40 SLC's. It's not just because they're cheap. Would you buy a pile a dog sh*t just because you could afford it? No, of course not. They are crowd-pleasers. Â Â -kip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgathriller Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 ^ Because there stupid! They pay a couple of million dollars for a coaster that has more down time than up time. I say quality over quanity. Â Vekoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmole Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Newsflash: Choice IS an issue. Â If Vekoma coasters do you no good, stay of them, if I dont like a coaster I take the sensible option ..... dont ride it again, no fanfare and no parade and no second chances. Â But then again, I've ridden plenty of coasters and had no issues with one yet, sure, some have been rough - but elts face it you're swooping around at high speeds and twisting through inversions, do you expect a skate on ice? Not charicteristic *ties hands down to stop rant* blah blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Sometimes I get tired of B&M's - feeling like you're gliding around on air. I love feeling like I'm riding a "real" coaster. Â That was my point exactly. Â // Also thought that Hangman was an enjoyable ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Small parks buy Boomerangs so they can have a looping coaster that doens't cost a lot or take up much space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasters 4 ever Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 When I said that Vekoma's coasters are too rough, I just meant they could be smoother and should be smoother. Why are B&M's coasters so smooth and Vekoma's coasters are rough? If other companies have smooth rides, why don't them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgathriller Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 This is the only good Vekoma I have ever enjoyed! My favorite roller coaster at PGA! The best Vekoma ever made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzo41190 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Sometimes I get tired of B&M's - feeling like you're gliding around on air. I love feeling like I'm riding a "real" coaster. Â That was my point exactly. Â Â I agree i mean riding a vekoma is like riding a REAL coaster. To me they are like a wooden coaster with inversions and OTSR, I am sure most of us here like riding wooden coasters because they are rough, well a Vekoma is just that! Â I think that De Ja Vu is more fun that Face Off but you can see each other, plus it has less down time that De Ja Vu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyboy Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 i rly dont have an opinion bout vekoma's. i just sit there and wonder, ""they grip the track the same as any, so why the heck are they so fricken bumpy?" i enjoy any coaster, but i just wonder why Vekoma is so, Vekoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Most Vekomas aren't too bad. I can ride Vekomas over and over. They don't give me a headache afterwards, but it hurts a little bit on Boomerangs, Corkscrews & SLCs. DejaVu is usally always open when I'm at Magic Mtn and its not 2 rough. Boomerang hurts as much as Viper which is an Arrow. Gadgets, Thunder Mtn, Space Mtn, and DejaVu don't hurt at all. I'm guessing that Boomerang and Kong at SFMW hurt as much as Knotts Boomerang & Viper. Kevin"Theres a HUGE difference between woodies and Vekomas though!"Bujold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I don't mind Vekoma's at all! Sure they aren't B&M smooth but they give out a hell of a lot more forces! No Vekoma has ever given me a headache before though..Togo on the other hand is another thing But even Togo coasters are fun; with a few expections. Â Michael "I'd rather ride Deja vu than Silver Bullet!"Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster1 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Some B&Ms are rough now anyway .. after my trip to Ohio I found that I'm disliking more B&Ms more and more. I mean Dominator at GL was very rough, almost like Superman at Fiesta .. could be that the train was empty which is a problem with Superman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm not there number one fan, but I'd much rather ride a B&M than a Vekoma ( I think we all would:) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeistdude321 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I don't like Vekoma, but isn't it obvious that everyone on this site doesn't also? You don't need to make a thread about it because all these members are bashing Vekoma in every single thread! Whatever. Â Nobody bashes Togo, and I personally think Viper (SFGADv) is worse then any Vekoma coaster I've been on. Â I'll stop rambling now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanTS Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 The last Vekoma coaster I rode was the Borg Assimilator at Paramount's Carowinds, and it is one of the better Vekoma's that i've ever been on. Â With that said, they aren't that bad. I've ridden worst, and International Coasters, Inc "Hurler" comes to mind. That is without a doubt the worst wooden coaster i've ever been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I'm not a huge fan of Vekoma's, being B&M inclined - but then, I prefer Moby to deathmetal - but after riding Batwing at SFA and S:UF at SFGAdv in the same week, I gotta say I prefer the Vekoma fliers I've ridden to the B&M yawner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaver177 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I do not understand all this discussion on Vekoma rides... I am looking for someone to give me some basic info on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Go ride one. You'll know then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Well people hate them because:  They only use 2 (boomerang/SLC) basic design and They are (suposivly) rough  I personally love Vekoma's, I find nothing wrong with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Disney Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I don't chime in around here often enough... but here's my two cents. Â Vekoma just design rides poorly. Go look at video of Goudurix... or hell, even a few photos. The rides often appear to be thrown together. On top of that, their bogie design coupled with odd track profiles just makes for an awful ride. So yeah... Vekoma sucks for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpcotLova Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I heart Vekoma, so far...haha. Â Ive never had a problem with Borg: Assimilator or their boomerangs. Im sure that will prolly change soon but for the most part Vekoma is fine with moi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Check out that awesome Vekoma engineering. This is SFOG's Deja Vu, which works sometimes. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I've enjoyed the three Vekoma flyers I've been on. But Jesus, those SLCs...they're not fit to lick Montu's boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 The boomerangs are unoriginal, but that doesn't keep me from having a smile on my face at the end of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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