coasterfreak101 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Maybe it's just the engineer in me, but with the track and catwalks all installed I think that the lift is great! Not as stunning as I305 though, partially from the design and partially just because it's smaller. *EDIT: Are they consistently running the lift slower than before? It's definitely not moving nearly as quick as it was before, even after the slight kick at the base of the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Awesome pictures!!! Skyrush is definitely an attractive coaster, even with the "butter face". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 *EDIT: Are they consistently running the lift slower than before? It's definitely not moving nearly as quick as it was before, even after the slight kick at the base of the lift. It is slower in that video. That was the first day with them running both the trains together, so I imagine the faster lift will come with more testing. Also, notice that it's running that speed without test dummies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 ^Sounds reasonable to me! I wasn't so much talking about the ride (it's still flying!) as about the lift. One of the things I'm looking forward to most is that kick over the top, just wanted to make sure nothing's changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thri!!er Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 A new pic from the "SDL"- (^Front-) Train... These new trains are SooperDooperLiscious- testing at Hersheypark. Source: Facebook - Ride Entertainment Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Love the polo shirts on thew water dummies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavis Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 The Skyrush restraints-at least in these recent pictures-seem like they will be more of a thigh restraint than a lap one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Quick question for the HP regulars. Is Roller Soaker only open during Boardwalk hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatfundeals Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Quick question for the HP regulars. Is Roller Soaker only open during Boardwalk hours? Nope..it follows regular park opening / closing schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Quick question for the HP regulars. Is Roller Soaker only open during Boardwalk hours? Correct. It is open Memorial Day to Labor Day with the Boardwalk and goes by the Boardwalk hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I can't decide if I like the look of these trains or not, I'm sure they're ride like a dream but it almost feels like something is missing. They almost look unfinished, which they still might be. It's not that big of a deal and I'm sure the ride will still be unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarnes84 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I'm thinking that the fact that these trains look incomplete is the whole point. They want you to feel that you are completely exposed and almost as if the train isn't there. But I also agree that they look a bit plain, a bit of color variation wouldn't have hurt or something a little more substantial out front. I'm not a huge fan of the aesthetics of the new B&M hyper trains either, they just look like seats bolted to a flat sheet of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 ^Oh I agree, and the openness of the trains should make the ride experience incredible, but I was referring more to the exposed hydraulic cylinders and the all welds that are showing, they just look a little "exposed". Some color variation probably would have helped quite a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydra Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 The trains remind me somewhat of a B&M Floorless train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy_mel Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Quick question for the HP regulars. Is Roller Soaker only open during Boardwalk hours? But get there early in the day. It can get quite a wait at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 ^Oh I agree, and the openness of the trains should make the ride experience incredible, but I was referring more to the exposed hydraulic cylinders and the all welds that are showing, they just look a little "exposed". Some color variation probably would have helped quite a bit too. I thought that too. I guess I've just grown accustomed to the regular Intamin seat-backs. (I-305, Maverick, etc.) When are we going to see a POV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks4me05 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 ^I'll put a high chance of seeing a POV on opening day, guaranteeing within 48 hours thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBrown Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is it just me or does it look like this coaster is going to chew up wheels and spit them out if they are already looking like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 ^ .....Well it is a mini-Intimidator 305! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Is it just me or does it look like this coaster is going to chew up wheels and spit them out if they are already looking like this As with i305, they'll probably play around with different tire materials to find one that best suits the combination of forces, track geometry, duty cycle, weather, and any number of other factors that I can't think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks4me05 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 ^^^The problem with I305 was that it sustained G's too high too long. Though I don't know the calculations myself (yet) my best guess is that since with an increase of G's, there's an increase of normal force and thus kinetic friction. The increase in friction should result in an increase of heat (I'm taking thermodynamics next semester; I'm just trying to do my best inferences here, which is why I used "should" instead of "will") and since the G's were sustained for more time on I305's first turn, that means that the wheels had more time to heat up without cooling down to their normal temperature. Since we don't have that amount of sustained G's on Skyrush, the quick G transitions will allow the wheels to cool down in a quick succession, thus they probably won't have to go through the wheels nearly as fast as I305 originally did. Time must be the more important factor rather than actual G's, because if that were not the case than Boomerangs would be far more legendary for their eating through wheels than they already are for their ubiquity and roughness (though I don't think they're unbearable in their roughness.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Skyrush is also significantly slower and shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Is it just me or does it look like this coaster is going to chew up wheels and spit them out if they are already looking like this Do you know nothing of Intamin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I haven't checked in on this thread in a couple of weeks. This thing is looking amazing! I think the whole area with the coaster, the trees fully bloomed, and the creek filled with water is stunning. There are gonna be some sweet photo opportunities when the area is fully open. Can't wait to see pics of full trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'd say my favorite part of that picture is that the wheel being chewed up is the upstop wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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