pdcon Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 WOW, that thing looks freaking HUGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 WOW, that thing looks freaking HUGE That's what she said! Â Couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdcon Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 WOW, that thing looks freaking HUGE That's what she said! Â Couldn't resist. thumbs up for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom25 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 It does look huge and can't wait to see that first drop complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakingmikey Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Now that the bottom of the first drop is completed, can we say that the first drop on that trench goes below ground level, or is it just at ground level? Cuz I'm curious to see if the drop height is actually more than the full ride height. Â Also, I feel bad for whoever has to put all those nuts and bolts together to make the lift chain, now that you said that the lift chain is made by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Also, I feel bad for whoever has to put all those nuts and bolts together to make the lift chain, now that you said that the lift chain is made by hand. Â Those bolts don't go with that lift chain. I sell roller chain and you don't put this type of chain together with nuts and bolts. The chain in the boxes is assembled at the factory and probably is in 10' sections already for easy handling. The lengths are joined with a connector link, there a two of them in the picture with an extra side plate sitting on top of the link. The connector link is slipped into the ends of the two pieces of chain and the side plate is pressed on probably using that device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luukardinho Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I just started really watching this and I was wondering what ecaxtly is the angle of the 1st drop. It looks pretty damn steep from these pics so far. This might make an interesting back seat ride for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 ^Approximately 80 degrees according to the ride's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) ^ Well, that's the angle of the descent... the lift definitely isn't that high of an angle.  http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm  ^^ EDIT: Sorry, misread your question. Ignore me. Edited November 6, 2011 by PennStater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 ^He wasn't asking about the lift angle, he was asking about the angle of the first drop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Sorry, read it too quick apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce232 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Wow! That first picture looks amazing! I'm pretty sure the only support left of that section is the tilted A support, then the drop can connect with the lift hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Dollywood would have BEEN had this thing up lol lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Stopped by the parking lot today to get a close look. Can't wait to ride this next year.  Here are a few shots.  Love how steep the drop will be.  Good look at the drop and pull out from the drop  Close up..thank god for zoom  Not much left now to finish the epic drop  Overview of the drop and pullout so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legoguy1395 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Â Interesting. I have never seen them do this before, the spine dives right into the ground. Â Looks like a support for a giant schwarzkopf loop! Guess they are going back to their roots for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce232 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Stopped by the parking lot today to get a close look. Can't wait to ride this next year. Here are a few shots.  Love how steep the drop will be.  That is just beautiful. You have a great eye for taking spectacular pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffonj2022 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Â Interesting. I have never seen them do this before, the spine dives right into the ground. Â Looks like a support for a giant schwarzkopf loop! Guess they are going back to their roots for this one! Â That is pretty different isn't it? I didn't realize that the spine did that until you pointed that out, but I'm sure that it has a pretty meaningful purpose if it's sitting there like that! Â Regardless, these photos are great. Now we can just wait for the lift to be topped off before we all ooooooooooo and ahhhhhhhhhh some more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 That's hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 This ride looks incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm getting more and more excited for this as construction hammers on! I'll have to make my first trip across the border to get on this and everything else CW has to offer. That spine diving into the ground is neat, I didn't notice that in any of the animations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 ^Let me know when you come up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I must say, that first drop looks delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 ^Let me know when you come up! Will do! And what time of year do you recommend? I want to try to get most of the park in 1 day if I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Weekdays in May or June or weekends after Labour Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now