DonkeyBreath Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Well I've actually ridden Intamin and TGG wooden coasters before so I am basing my want for one in my home pack off of that, not just how pretty it is Yet you have to admitt that if you could judge a coaster off just looks alone this one would get high ranks because it is trully gorgeous.
the ghost Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 I find most wooden coasters painted traditional colors(a lighter brown) beautiful. Being from California, you should know, Ghostrider looks amazing from above, and once was. But after a ride on that thing Cyclone also looked great from above and that was awful. I have the highest hopes for this coaster, but I have heard BB has not been running well, and this coaster and BB are the only non GG hybrids. I have high hopes, but I just don't see too bright of a future, especially considering this is China's forst woodie. Just my personal opinion.
gatorchomp83 Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 This coaster looks amazing. Are there any animations out there for it? Too bad it's in China, will probably never get to ride it.
mark in the ark Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 this is a ace update and it has a a ace pic
revilolee Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Fireball's turning out really nice. Thanks for the updates Robb!
topcub Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Is that glass of wine for real and look at the size of the beer bottles, hey lets all go to China LOL
themeparkman25 Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Sorry to dig up a semi dead thread but what is the status on this park slash fireball? I hope that the coasters are built and looking all style-ey for opening!
CreditCrazy Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 I'm not doubting this coaster at all. We won't know if it's good until it opens, and when it opens I'm thinking of good reviews. It looks like a great ride...and...guess we'll just have to wait.
robbalvey Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Hey everyone! New Fireball photos in from Martin & Vleminckx! Here is what they told me about the current status of the woodie: As today all structural is install and 95% of the track is completed. All mechanical components are install. The control installation is going very well. If weather permit we should start testing the Coaster on April 25 or even before. A nice overview of Fireball. It's looking AWESOME! (Is that the Megalite I see in the right hand side of the photo?) Nerd Shot! Parts of this ride are looking very "Voyage-like" Awesome looking drop! Duck your head! Lots of track has been laid down already. If you are on our Shanghai 2009 TPR trip you will get to ride this!
netdvn Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Fireball looks sexy! I'd love to see this ride in action. And the mega-lite looks interesting.
dr.gumbo Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Awesome photo's, defiantly looks like a 'Top ten' ride to me. Too bad a lot of us won't be able to ride it any time soon (at least China is getting some rides worth making a trip for).
alpengeist04 Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 That's definitely one fine looking woodie. Thanks for posting the photos, Robb.
SharkTums Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 I have two spots open for the trip to go ride Fireball and more this summer! Email or PM me if interested!
Shellemonster Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Coasters on the water always seem to pack a visual punch, take Cedar Point for example.
themeparkman25 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I wish I could navigate Happy Valley's webpage, maybe that way we could see some pictures of the Dive Machine and Mega Lite.
atem122 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I really wish this wasnt in China I say we convince knott's to burn down Ghostrider and get a clone of this!
SharkTums Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 ^^I don't think knowing Chinese would help much in this case. When we looked at the websites, they had pictures of pretty much every type of coaster that they WEREN'T getting!
OldJJman Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I say we convince knott's to burn down Ghostrider and get a clone of this! Why???? So CF can screw up another great coaster in 5 years or less?? Think about it!! JJ
themeparkman25 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 ^^Even still, I wish I could at least navigate the webpage to see what the park will look like and stuff like that. But I guess this way it is a surprise...which I guess makes it more fun!
the ghost Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I am starting to really like the looks of this project, despite how it may or may not rde a few years down the road. If for some reason I am ever in china, I will definatly ride this thing. I love the layout of this thing!
Gutterflower Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Even still, I wish I could at least navigate the webpage to see what the park will look like and stuff like that. Its not actually too hard to navigate round. The links at the top refer to what you'd expect and by clicking on one you can usually figure out what page you are on either by the URL of the page (works less well on chinese sites than japanese sites that often use english urls) or by the pictures on the page. heres a quick guide if you want to have a nose around http://sh.ipow.cn/flash/index2.shtml Map: Top right one is the area containing dive machine (not shown on map?) Rides: Self explanatory Shows: same as above Activity: not sure on this one. seems much like shows News: going through it now. nothing of note Multimedia: backgrounds, calender etc Info: Traffic, Directions, Contact Forum: Under construction Unfortunatly the HV Shanghai site is pretty much useless when it comes to good pictures/info. The new pics of Fireball look superb though. I shall keep trawling chinese news sites for anything relating to the other rides.
Nosferatu Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 If you go to their website, and click on the section with the mega lite they have a video of Thorpe Parks Collosus, advertising 10 inversions! The picture is of Piraten though, so at least they got it partly right! Fireball looks awesome. Isn't there anyway you can ask Martin & Vleminckx to shift their camera a little bit to the right next time Hopefully I'll be able to go to Shanghai this autumn or next spring.
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I have two spots open for the trip to go ride Fireball and more this summer! Email or PM me if interested! Ugh! Stop taunting me! lol.
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