Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

[QueerRudie]

May cannot come NEARLY fast enough for my liking here... as every single picture update of the beautiful curves of HP's new baby gets better and better... now these shots make it that much sexier to see such a hot, warped mess SkyRush will be....

 

(And how thankful I am that I did the RIT campaign, too....)

[UrbanLegend]

The thigh crushing death...

 

What thigh-crushing death are you referring to? Granted, the only Intamin lapbar-only ride I've been on in recent memory is El Toro, but I really don't mind them. Even though I managed to get stapled in about 90% of the time, I totally forget about that once the rush of the ride starts (hell, once the cable lift starts!). Or maybe I just have thigh muscles of steel

[DBru]

I think he's talking about the lap bar part of the OTSR's which can definitely crush you if you don't push against it the whole ride. This is a huge problem for me on Maverick. The lap bar always wants to slam down at the bottom of the first drop and during the launch.

 

I wish Intamin would soften that lap padding or maybe shape the restraint to fit better to riders' thighs.

[Skycoastin Steve]

The "thigh-crushing death" is going to be there regardless if the OTSRs are or not. I'd rather have the "thigh-crushing death" with my upper body free.

[robbalvey]

I'm convinced that no matter what the restraint is, people will bitch. If it's lap bars, they'll bitch about getting stapled, if it's OTSR's they'll bitch because they aren't lap bars.

 

IMO, I think more people should just be happy that this ride is being built in the first place, and you don't have to travel to Europe or China to ride it.

[A.J.]

I don't know what the fuss is about. My thighs are always perfectly fine.

 

I wondered what kind of twisted transition would happen between those two oppositely-rolled supports, and now I know. Looking better every day.

 

EDIT: Getting as close to the ground as possible with the reach envelope - nice!

[dragonskeep]

SKyrush, you are my true love. I hate being apart from you and think of you often. Summer is so far away it hurts inside.

[delan]

This looks more yummy than Intimidator

[Magnum PA]

I'm convinced that no matter what the restraint is, people will bitch. If it's lap bars, they'll bitch about getting stapled, if it's OTSR's they'll bitch because they aren't lap bars.

 

I feel confident in saying that no one will be complaining about these trains or restraints once they see them, and especially after they ride them.

Edited February 14, 2012 by Magnum PA

[nymgb44]

I cannot wait to ride this thing. I'm really curious as to where it will fall in my Top 10 (though I'd be stunned if it doesn't end up in there). Potential #1 roller coaster if the airtime is as nuts as it looks and it rides smoothly.

[JakeSpoon]

I need to get out there and ride this beast! It's looking better and better everyday. Actually, all the coasters at Hersheypark look pretty stunning to me! I really need to find some cash and fly out there.

[VinTheAttendant]

Just looking at the track alone simply spells out "FAST!!!" I think this will be a great addition to an already awesome park, and will continue to relay the notion that you don't need the tallest, fastest, or longest coaster to have a kick@$$ ride (at least, speculation-wise).

[coasterlover420]

After seeing drawings, I thought the layout looked kinda boring, but looking at the proportions of the ride itself makes it look really exciting! That first hill should be a doozie!

[alilstronger]

These pictures are GREAT!!!! CAN NOT WAIT TO RIDE THIS!!!

[larrygator]

I'm convinced that no matter what the restraint is, people will bitch. If it's lap bars, they'll bitch about getting stapled, if it's OTSR's they'll bitch because they aren't lap bars.

 

I feel confident in saying that no one will be complaining about these trains or restraints once they see them, and especially after they ride them.

 

Sorry, but someone will always find something to complain about, because enthusiasts like to hear themselves talk.

[odene497]

This ride, especially with lapbars and floorless seats, is going to be nuts. Geforce of the states?

[coasterfreak101]

I don't know what the fuss is about. My thighs are always perfectly fine.

 

I'm with you. I don't understand what the big deal is at all - I don't even have problems with the OTSRs.

 

I feel confident in saying that no one will be complaining about these trains or restraints once they see them, and especially after they ride them.

 

You have way too much faith in the enthusiast population.

[mattnz]

This ride, especially with lapbars and floorless seats, is going to be nuts. Geforce of the states?

 

Yes! Let's hope so!

 

That pic of the top of the lift hill is amazing. Where are the supports?! Incredible engineering.

[talonec]

Out of all the new coasters this year, this is the one that I am most looking forward to!!!!

[SharkTums]

Don't forget if you want some up close and personal time with this ride, sign up for the New Hotness Tour!

[RoCo]

"Tommy like wingy!" And so do I.

 

(Love the way those four track pieces seem to be leaping up as if they were all going to meet at the same point.)

[coastercrazy 9]

After seeing drawings, I thought the layout looked kinda boring, but looking at the proportions of the ride itself makes it look really exciting! That first hill should be a doozie!

A lot of people who were bashing this when looking at the plans are now saying how much they can't wait to ride. Sure the marketing department did a horrible job with the video, but I had faith! Let's just say that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

[coast4airtime]

^I like to say "Don't judge a coaster by its blue prints", but both get the message across...

[CPmillenia94]

I agree about the OTSRs being thigh killers, but mostly on maverick imo. On other coasters They didn't budge and stayed decently unstapled like on stormrunner, fahrenheit, and intimidator to name a few.

[GeorgeT]

Geforce of the states?

 

Finally

 

This so totally screams "Best new coster in 2012"