SeaWhippet Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just a got back from the media event for Carowinds' Carolina Cobra, the Vekoma Boomerang relocated from Geauga Lake. Despite dreary overcast skies and eventually rain, the park offerd a nice lunch, band, CC ice sculpture and even live snakes (no Cobra's ... sorry. ). Opening remarks came from Bart Kinzel, Carowinds VP/GM. Dick Kinzel was also in attendance but did not speak. Along with new paint on Borg-Hawk and lots of landscaping, there are BIG things planned for this park in 2010 and the years ahead. And where the old Arrow log flume once was you'll find a nice big construction fence where work is underway on "something"... The new Vekoma trains are major improvement over the standard vehicles. Though the "vest" rests snugly against ones shoulder and chest, there's still a LOT more rider freedom. And there's NO additional seatbelt-thing attaching the restraint to the car body. This "should" speed up cycles as the crew gets used to the ride. Here a few pics I got before the sprinkle became a downpour. Gotta run, we're off to a wet Spring Fling at SFOG! -S Snakey ice sculpture Bart Kinzel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilolee Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 It's looking great. And I wanna know what that "something" is lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Seems like a repeat of Dominator's media day what with the bad weather but the ride sure looks nice & I actually like how the sign & logo turned out.It looks like the GP who were in attendance for the event certainly enjoyed the ride experience,boomerangs can be quite enjoyable so long as the restraints don't kill your head during the ride.....man we need a new boomerang or invertigo at KD since SFA decided to remove two face because that was actually an enjoyable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I like the look of those new trains. Not a fan of the color of the ride tho. Now you have me very excited for 2010, I wonder what it could be??? Thanks Scott for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I like the colors, and the trains........ I think those are fantastic! They should put those on every Vekoma corkscrew/boomerang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWhippet Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 One can only guess, Shane. We just saw a nice new privacy fence covering the loading area and lagoon of the old Arrow flume. I guess time will tell re: 2010 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrew1 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Restraints are looking a lot better than usual. Looks like there is an actual enjoyable boomerang out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrs2420 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Those trains look much nicer, I would love to see what they feel like on the Ninja here at SFSTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWhippet Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 There are a LOT of painful Vekoma/Arrow coasters out there that would only benefit from these restraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsianInvasion815 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Is that 2nd spike on an angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 ^I was thinking the same thing at first, but I believe it is just an illusion (because of the picture angle) where the track changes from single spine to double spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsasamccormick Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Those trains look much nicer, I would love to see what they feel like on the Ninja here at SFSTL. Hey! its asa from sfstl.com anyway it would be awsome to get trains like this for the ninja! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Like I said, not just this or Ninja like you said, but all of them! Really worth any investment for things like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelhomez Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Is this type of colar better to ride a boomerang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti762 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks for posting. I usually only ride Boomerangs only once for the credit, so I'll have to see if I actually ride this more than once. That would be the real test for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disasterhelix Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 No More Vekoma Headbanging hell? O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ^^^Type of colar? Like how the restraint design, or do you mean color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiascreamer1 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 that second spike is on an angle, that must be quite interesting for riders. I wish they made more like this one, it looks really fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ^It's not on an angle. The way the picture was taken and the double boxing was spaced makes it look that way. I thought the same thing, but no boomerang ride has a tilt like that, I know for a fact. But it is a good illusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Wood Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Boomerangs just don't seem fun to me (along with most Vekomas) but those trains look nice. Good trains can make all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelhomez Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ^^^Type of colar? Like how the restraint design, or do you mean color? No, I mean, the retraint design, I've never seen this on a boomerang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ^ The new restraints are completely amazing. The vest doesn't lock up, so it acts more like a seat belt. It gives a very good feeling of freedom. Also, you couldn't hit your head on the bars even if you tried, or well I haven't noticed anyone trying and I'd suspect no one here would try either. The new restraints make all the difference. Boomerangs just don't seem fun to me (along with most Vekomas) but those trains look nice. Good trains can make all the difference. Boomerangs didn't seem fun to me either, until I rode this one. Intense and smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm writing a letter to Vekoma about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Whoa you got a good shot of my brother who ALWAYS wears that frickin' hoodie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaWhippet Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 I was just perusing The Closet's many wonders and thought it was time to share a few tasty nuggets of defunct coaster goodness. So here, in absolutely no particular order, is yet another a grab bag of classic rides from the past. Enjoy! These trains featured a sweet purple-yellow-red color scheme. Too bad they were scrapped. They belong in a museum. These PTC-designed beauties on the Forest Park Highland's Comet are among the most beautiful trains ever produced. Yet another Happyland shot. Another view of Church's Happyland Giant Dipper. Looks a lot like Revere Beach Cyclone ... This Fred Church ride preceded the current Playland Coaster. These trains -- currently in operation on the Coaster at the Puyallup Fairgrounds -- are the last examples of Church's rolling stock in operation today. Joyland's Coaster. This is an excellent ride that deserves to be saved. Riding in these roomy PTC trains with a fixed lap bar is beyond wonderful ... That 'other' Playland up in Vancouver. OK, it's not defunct, but the shot looks nostalgic. Builder Walker LeRoy stands atop his magnificent Coaster. I LOVE this sweet ride! The Playland Rocket (in Texas) before it flew to Pennsylvania to be reborn as Phoenix! Postcard of the Flyer. Hunt's Pier Flyer. I rode this one ... but not when this cool miniature train was there. Long Beach's biggest mistake was removing this monstrous thriller. I wish I'd ridden it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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