New Vekoma Flyer in China 2008

[dr.gumbo]

Looks like a Zamperla Volare on steroids.

[Swimace]

^^It's at Suzhou Giant Wheel Park in China.

 

Does anybody else think this thing might be a capacity nightmare? Only eight people can be on the ride at one time!

[PKI Jizzman]

^^It's at Suzhou Giant Wheel Park in China.

 

Does anybody else think this thing might be a capacity nightmare? Only eight people can be on the ride at one time!

 

That's just one big problem I see.

 

How about how fast it's going to drop down from the half loop into the brakes? Ouch! Talk about a headrush and having your shoulders slammed into the restraints.

 

-JZ

[kamikazewatermelon]

^ There's probably a set of trim brakes at the top of the half loop.

 

Anyway, I'm glad to see this actually built. I just hope that this concept won't only end up with only one coaster like the Tilt Coaster did.

[Loefet]

^ I'm pretty sure that the whole half loop into the station area is braked, so there won't be any high speed you will experience.

[thecoasterkid]

I'd be looking forward to trying this almost as much as I look forward to my next ride on a Volare.

 

I'll take a pass on both opportunities thanks!

[Scaparri]

I'm pretty sure they will probably have it roll on through the station and up the lift hill, only to be reversed, similar to all the boomerangs and the Maurer Sohne Skyloops. I could be wrong, though.

 

I honestly prefer Vekoma Flyers to B&Ms, outside of Tatsu, so these Sting Rays look pretty freaking cool, but yeah, it seems pretty obvious that the capacity is going to suck. But on the other hand, is there anybody out there who wouldn't prefer to see these compact flyers pop up at small parks instead of Zamperla flyers?

 

EDIT: I guess so, on that last bit!

[BeemerBoy]

But on the other hand, is there anybody out there who wouldn't prefer to see these compact flyers pop up at small parks instead of Zamperla flyers?

Actually, if Steel Hawg is as smooth, and rideable as some people have reported, then I'd rather see those compact models than these new Vekoma flyers.

[Scaparri]

^Touche, my friend.

 

Steel Hawg owns just about all extremely compact coasters.

[PKI Jizzman]

I'm pretty sure they will probably have it roll on through the station and up the lift hill, only to be reversed, similar to all the boomerangs and the Maurer Sohne Skyloops. I could be wrong, though.

 

I honestly prefer Vekoma Flyers to B&Ms, outside of Tatsu, so these Sting Rays look pretty freaking cool, but yeah, it seems pretty obvious that the capacity is going to suck. But on the other hand, is there anybody out there who wouldn't prefer to see these compact flyers pop up at small parks instead of Zamperla flyers?

 

EDIT: I guess so, on that last bit!

 

Very true! I hadn't thought of that before. Hm, still sounds iffy. I'd like to try it out.

 

-J 'Love that Firehawk...but not how it operates...' Z

[matteocrepaldi]

There's another thread about this coaster; here it is: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40588&highlight=vekoma

 

The color in the artwork are different but it's the same one.

[Jcoaster]

It looks like it is going to be a capacity nightmare.

[coolhandluke]

I would imagine it would roll through the station and come back at the end as well. 1.) Vekoma's done it before, 2.) That brake run would KILL if stopped the train, and 3.) a slow descent down that half loop would be one of the most uncomfortable experience on a coaster, being held upside down for a prolonged period of time as your lowered down. Hell, I know plenty of people who hate The Crypt because of that reason, even after the renovation and program change this year.

[BuddyChrist]

Not gonna lie, but that thing looks evil...pure evil

[JFrombaugh]

I'm not really digging that layout too much. It looks hella painful, and only a step above the Volares.

 

I'd put money down I enjoy Firehawk more than this...

[Jcoaster]

Not gonna lie, but that thing looks evil...pure evil

 

That was the first thought that came to my mind too. This ride looks down right devious.

[hobbyenbobby]

I think this is going to be a heel of a ride. The horshoe element is one of the coolest elements on a flyer and I think lots of people prefer the Vekoma flyer to the B&M one. Then the outside loop has never been done before which is pretty awesome. If you look real close there is a brakefin in the last turn before the station so the train will start braking from the top one down.

 

I have been told that this ride could work with two trains of 12 passengers and that the chinese could not affort more vehicles.

This is finally a good and compact flyer affordable for more parks and better than the rough waffel iron from zamperla.

[kissorkill2night]

Looks like a really really short ride.

[Trevor]

Does anybody knows something new about the coaster?

[SharkTums]

From what I understand (and this has proved quite difficult!) the coaster is done. They are still installing other rides in the area. The giant Ferris Wheel (centerpiece of the park) is supposed to open in early 09. The rest of the park is supposed to open around May 09, but I've heard it may open as late as 2010!?!?

 

If anyone knows more please feel free to post!

[Mr. Starr]

^ Cause I would love to go to a park and ride the Ferris wheel?!

 

What's up with that?

[Jew]

^Ferris wheels are everywhere in Asia.

[the ghost]

I know its been nearly a month since someone last posted,but check this clip out. It is off ride animation and it appears that there are no breaks before the half pretzel loop into the station. OUCH

 

about 2.5 minutes in

 

 

[vacoaster]

I am just inquiring to see if anyone has come across any new updates, photos, or videos of the new vekoma Sting ray model that was being installed. I haven't seen or heard anything recent regarding the ride.

[stricklandCC]

^ It seems as though there is some sort of braking apparatus beginning just before the final dive.

photo courtesy of RCDB