CoasterEricHP Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 ^^^ Two vertical spikes? I need that one explained unless you have some more of what your smoking. Edit : I editing out the word crack.
Adrenaline_Rush Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 Look at the photos, there is one vertical spike with all these supports under it and everything (top right), and in another photo, there is a completely different spike with just these poles for supports (top left.) Unless the top right one is some misplaced cell phone tower!
PAShawn Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I believe it is the same spike just a different angle so it seems to be much less of a spike
Adrenaline_Rush Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I dont think it is because if you look at the track its got this thicker feeling to it, and its closer together (unless it just perspective) than the other one.
Homer Posted September 25, 2007 Author Posted September 25, 2007 I knew my "beta" video wasn't far off.
PAShawn Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I am not familiar with no limits but does it put in items for a chain lift or anything? If it does I do not see a lift in the picture. The spike does not seem to have anything associated with it, or am I missing it?
Adrenaline_Rush Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 No, I found out (by closer inspection) that there indeed, is no lift on the vertical lift. Normally its very obvious if theres a lift in place, but it looks more of a launch straight up, HUGE AIRTIME, then back downhill again.
WabiSabi Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I gotta say they look the same to me. So what's the deal with "Only those who know the secret"? Is it only those who received a puzzle piece? I tried to get them to send me one but they didn't.....the jackasses!! I even threatened to open my own theme park......with blackjack.............and hookers!! Didn't work. And why is Phase XI beginning and ending on the same day? Is that just the game part they spoke of? Maybe it's Pha Sex I begins and ends on 9/26......what kinda sex is that? Do I want to play this game? Will it hurt? I'm so confused! Think I'll go jump off the 25th floor of the Marriott.
Loco Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 ^LOL! Well don't be bummed, those losers didn't send me one either. Oh well, that makes 2 of us.
eltorobaby Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 trust me, there is a vert lift. TRUST ME *ignores* lol jk, and those few who know please share with us tommorrow, as most of us didn't get any pieces.
Loco Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 ^^How are you so sure? Maybe it's another rocket and it'll be called: Son of Storm Runner
Adrenaline_Rush Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 For the fact that was a completely random not capitalized correctly statement I wont trust you. In fact Im really not trusting any fact until the actual release of this ride. And if your right then I guess I can trust you.
knowit Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 it really doesn't matter. you will see tomorrow. I is what i is.. and i is a vert lift hill. like it er knot
coasterfreak101 Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 That's the one thing that I do believe about Homer's fake beta - there's going to be a vertical lift hill. But I highly doubt that it's going to be an actual chain, I think the coaster's going to use the same type of LSM "lift" to get to the top as Maverick does.
Adrenaline_Rush Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I dont think Linear Induction Motors could propel a train up a vertical lift, and could you imagine a rollback on that thing, that would be crazy insane, and there would need to be some LIMs at the bottom of the hill then. But I expect a crazy kick butt launch like Wicked has, to propel it up the lift. If it is a lift, I would expect a cable lift like MF has. I just think a vertical lift is impractical, and if there isnt correct seating, painful.
Wes Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I can't wait for the park to actually announce the ride, so this damn thread can be locked. As a note, I know some of you are only posting here because of this game, but TPR rules still apply...so proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are a MUST!!
hersheyparkfan3 Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 My website, www.freewebs,com/hpfansite3/ will anounce the new ride asap tommorow. (I e-mailed nantimi a while back) Anyway, a vertical lift hill with linear indiuction motors is perfectly viable, and I can't see how it would be painful. And wicked has an intense launch? It looks great but the launch doesn't look spectacular.
WabiSabi Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I dont think Linear Induction Motors could propel a train up a vertical lift, and could you imagine a rollback on that thing, that would be crazy insane, and there would need to be some LIMs at the bottom of the hill then. But I expect a crazy kick butt launch like Wicked has, to propel it up the lift. If it is a lift, I would expect a cable lift like MF has. I just think a vertical lift is impractical, and if there isnt correct seating, painful. It will definitely NOT be LIM's, but it could very well be LSM's. They would act as brakes in the case of a rollback, just like on Maverick. And there's no reason LSM's couldn't propel a train up vertically.
hersheyparkfan3 Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 I meant LSMs, not LSMs, sorry. I agree completely, it would be redundant and cool. especially if you accelerated up hill. You could get some pretty sweet air on that top hat! Also, the launched lift hill would make it possible to travel through the inversions without needing to build tall, since HP has the height restriction.
Adrenaline_Rush Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 Wow, LSMs not LSMs haha. Anyways, yes I see your point there, and when I say painful I mean; If the seat doesnt have back support half your body would be hanging out of the seat, like on MF. Oh and how does an evacuation work on a 90 degree lift, like what do they do? Video maybe?..
natatomic Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 If the seat doesnt have back support half your body would be hanging out of the seat, like on MF. Oh and how does an evacuation work on a 90 degree lift, like what do they do? Video maybe?.. I'm pretty sure if the riders are going to be lying on their backs at some point during the ride, they will build the seats accordingly. Do you really think that they'd LET out bodies dangle like that? "Well, I know their backs are going to be parallel to the ground for an extended period of time, but they can worry about their own neck support. I don't see how their heads are our responsibility."
ItsDavidU Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 Did anyone get an intresting email? I'm not supposed to talk about it..
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