robbeal Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 DMP seem to be stating most days that G-Force won't open, to give them chance to do regular checks on the ride, and then they seem to open it about 3pm. It's happened before, and it happened today. Unfortunately Drayton was mad busy today, so there was a good 50 minute wait for it. Don't go on expecting anything too intense, because its not, its just fun, and very random and messed up. The lifthill is just an experience like no other, hnaging there with just a lapbar, yet feeling as safe as possible. Lovely restraints! The queue line visuals are extremely impressive too, with large video screens with digital patterns moving in time to some really good ambient dance music, and then at 5 minute intervals, the 2 telsa coils on the ceiling are activated and just add to the coolness of everything. 50 minutes passed easily with everything to watch/listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The revolutionary new rollercoaster! Hang from the hip and experience an unparalleled freedom of motion! A white-knuckle journey through 385 metres of rolls, tight camelbacks, high-backed curves and loops - at speeds of up to 70 kph - at an amazing 4.3G! G-Force is a thrill ride like you’ve never had before! http://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizeIt Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 ^ Wow that looks like a fun coaster! That first slow motion loop is something that I haven't seen before. I watched all three videos from the site, it looks like they pack a lot of thrills into a short but intense ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncf Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I can't wait to ride this on Wednesday, October 5th 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I've ridden it and its really wierd hanging upside down wth lap bars . Me on G-Force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 That Little gurl behind u looks like she is in sooooo much pain! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonY2K Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 woah woah woah. wtf? a lifthill as part of a loop? that's craziness! looks to be fun tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 WOW! Zonga has been upgraged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 That looks fun!!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 That looks wickedly awesome. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzo41190 Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 i would hate to be stuck upsidown if there was a chain malfunction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I got bored today, So I made this in No Limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberBeavis Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 That looks like a seriously fun ride... Too bad we won't see one of those in California- cuz you know, if you go upside down, you HAVE to have something holding your shoulders, or baby Jesus might get mad and pull you out of the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 The only thing i'm impressed about is the restraint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicko Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I rode it about a week ago. Trust me it's nothing special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I should get to ride it in a month - it looks like good fun, but I can't help thinking that it's very short and not gonna be worth a huge queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 ^^Even if there isn't anything special about the coaster, it's still a credit! The only thing that I like about this ride is the restraints look awesome for a coaster that goes upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I like how no one noticed the first 2 or 3 topics bout this ride, but as soon as there was a vid... As for the ride itself, looks a bit short, but fast. The restraints are nice too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzo41190 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 ^ its nothing really special. I havent this ride but this isnt the only ride were you are upsidown with lapbars. Hi-Rollers, Space Raider (those big loop rides), other rollercoasters. I mean its not like your going to fall out. Just look at rides with many negative G's that only have lapbars, i sure it fells just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imbordisux Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 ^^^ If you're talking about Schwarzkopfs and the like, I think the idea is slightly different. On Schwarzkopfs and Premieres, it's the G-forces holding you in place; you're going through the inversions at such a velocity that it's the G-forces holding you in place. Technically, the inversion themselves wouldn't even REQUIRE restraints, because you're being pushed into the seats; they're just there for whatever other elements are involved. On the flip-side, the "purpose" (for lack of a better term) of these X-Car coasters is to allow for SLOW inversions, where you can safely fall out of your seat a little; it's not G-forces that are holding you in, but the restraint itself, and, unlike the ones described above, the restraints ARE needed, as you WOULD fall out if they weren't there. These basically give riders the type of ride that B&M was shooting for with "Hydra: The Revenge"; negative-Gs while upside-down. I can't say how effective Maurer-Sohne has been with these, as I haven't ridden one, but that's definitely what they were shooting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzo41190 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 ^well i was mainly talking about those flat rides that hold you upsidown and all you have is a lapbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 ^^^On Schwarzkopfs and Premieres, it's the G-forces holding you in place; you're going through the inversions at such a velocity that it's the G-forces holding you in place. T You have obviously never ridden Chiller. That Zero G definitely doesn't pin you in your seat, it tries to throw you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imbordisux Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I've ridden "Chiller" many times. Unlike the loops where you're being pinned down into the seats, I'd say that you stay in during the roll because of the combination of the strong lateral-Gs and the high-walled deep seats; yes, your upper-body is whipped around so as to create the sensation that you're gonna go flying, but your lower-body is pretty much pinned to the sides. As for the time it's been stuck upside-down in the roll, I'd say that just has to do with Premiere having those super tiny cars where you're basically cramped into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redunzelizer Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 FYI, just in case this has not yet been posted (or overlooked): http://www.maurer-soehne.de/en/?/en/Amusement/Navigation.htm click on "Xtended Roller Coaster" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) Ukrides.info has recently posted photo's of the new English version of Thomas town at Drayton. Incase you didn't know, Thomas town's are a type of kiddie area that seems to be popping up all over the world. Is a company offering to give parks a makeover of their kiddie area, I don't really know but it's happening so... Anyway, this one has a new Gerstlauer coaster and a relativly small drop tower. The interesting thing about this is that a Gerstlauer kiddie coaster hasn't been made for quite a while. I know it's not that exiting but its one of the biggest installations at a park in England so yes we are kind of desperate. www.ukrides.info/thomasland.htm Again, many thanks to Ukrides.info for the photo's. Edited December 9, 2011 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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