djw44 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 You don't see any potential risk in flying high tension cables and shards of metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerstlauer1 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^ Now it's just getting off-topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^ Now it's just getting off-topic... Let the moderators judge what is off-topic. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerstlauer1 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^ Just tried to help. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw44 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Backseat%20Moderator I am pointing out differences in how there have really been no ride related safety issues in the B&Ms in large part due to their usage of decent lift chain systems as opposed to cable driven systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBuckalew Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Fahrenheit also has 8 or so more years of engineering evolution in it than MF. I'm all good with the chain lift, you don't have to worry about catastrophic mechanical failures like you do with the cables. Pretty much any model involving a cable with Intamin has had some sort of instance of catastrophic mechanical failure that could have possibly risked the safety of the guests. Examples, cable driven launched coasters, TTD, Kingdaka, Xcellerator (I am sure some incidents are missing here). Cable lifts, MF's cable has broken twice, possibly risking the safety of the riders. Drop towers with the the Kentucky Kingdom incident. In addition to the safety factor, the issue regarding reliability with Intamin coasters comes up as well. I am challenged to think of a mechanical failure on a B&M coaster that has resulted in major injury or death, any ideas? Since when did getting stuck on a lift hill = safety risk? djw44 never said anything about being stuck on a lift hill, he is talking about cables snapping. Stop putting words in other people's mouths. Do you remember when Millennium Force's entire cable and catch car went over the first drop with the train? That is all that needs to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 That is all that needs to be said. I agree. The thread is about Canada's Wonderland, not Millennium Force and Intamin cables. Please stay on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCG2 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I remember a time when I considered CW to be a second-hand park and that even though I was lucky to be living close to a theme park, I always thought "Why couldn't I have been born into a family that lived in Florida or California?". All I could think about was how so many other enthusiasts had all these parks that were so much better than CW. Then Cedar Fair came along, and my perception changed with Behemoth and WindSeeker, but that nagging feeling was still there. Once Leviathan was announced, that feeling almost completley went away and now with this update, It's no longer there . I cannot wait to ride this in May and I really really hope it ends up being the most intense and awesome-ness filled machine that B&M has built in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^ Just wait till the park moves to Woodstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyteowl Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Glad to see the ride is coming along nicely. I'm starting to get really excited for Leviathon now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E1ticket5 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm in love with that overbank. Imagine going on that at 80+ mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 ^ Just wait till the park moves to Woodstock. Woodstock is the park's third location. Niagara Falls has always been the new home of Canada's Wonderland... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCG2 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 ^ Just wait till the park moves to Woodstock. Woodstock is the park's third location. Niagara Falls has always been the new home of Canada's Wonderland... No love for Marineland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I really can not wait to ride this summer on the Leviathon trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 You don't see any potential risk in flying high tension cables and shards of metal? Not when the place the cable breaks is oh, 200ft BELOW me. And another hundred feet or more from any foot traffic. There is no safety concerns from a cable lift breaking. Only concerns are on cable LAUNCHes as seen with the snaps where the people got shards. But thats a completely different type of break. MF is only going 22mph. Not 122. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hersheycoaster13 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Skyrush and Hershey park will out rank leviathan any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I think one thing for sure can be said about Leviathan, and that is it will definitely add an amazing visual as guests are coming into the park. If you come from the right side of the lot, you will literally have to walk by and under this beast in order to get into the park. Also because of its location, as you can see from some of my previous photos, its going to be a coaster photographer's wet dream come true with all the angles you can get of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flizt Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Skyrush and Hershey park will out rank leviathan any day. No offense but this is a CANADA'S WONDERLAND thread not a lets argue about Skyrush is better than Leviathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hersheycoaster13 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Skyrush and Hershey park will out rank leviathan any day. No offense but this is a CANADA'S WONDERLAND thread not a lets argue about Skyrush is better than Leviathan. Sorry man couldn't help it. I rescpect levithian as a great coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Skyrush and Hershey park will out rank leviathan any day. No offense but this is a CANADA'S WONDERLAND thread not a lets argue about Skyrush is better than Leviathan. Agreed. Hersheycoaster13, please do not make a post like this again in the future. It adds absolutely nothing to this thread and can only be misconstrued as an attempt to start a flame war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hersheycoaster13 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Skyrush and Hershey park will out rank leviathan any day. No offense but this is a CANADA'S WONDERLAND thread not a lets argue about Skyrush is better than Leviathan. Agreed. Hersheycoaster13, please do not make a post like this again in the future. It adds absolutely nothing to this thread and can only be misconstrued as an attempt to start a flame war. why dont you shut up and i will shut up. that help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Agreed. Hersheycoaster13, please do not make a post like this again in the future. It adds absolutely nothing to this thread and can only be misconstrued as an attempt to start a flame war. why dont you shut up and i will shut up. that help you. Why don't you take a timeout from posting? You would also do good to read over the site's TOS that you agreed to upon signing up. But most importantly, do not disrespect site moderators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo234 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Kids these days i swear! Also this is looking amazing, i cannot wait to get to canada to ride this beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harper83087 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Levi's coming along great!!! The hill after the barrel roll looks like it could be a spot of rare beemer ejector air That is, of course, if the don't murder it with trims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 ^ I was wondering the same thing....that overbanked turn and then that bunny hop afterwards could be outrageous if they they don't trim the crap out of the turn. I will say that even though I agreed that this coaster is probably the most overhyped for 2012, seeing these pictures is starting to make me really wonder if I'm wrong...PLEASE prove me wrong B&M! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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