QueerRudie Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Holy crap Repeat after me: 26 May... 26 May... 26 May... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigalyte Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 ^^ Wow I think that was the fastest complaint ever...That has to be a new record right??? Is just me or did a B&M train and Intamin train have sex and make one beauty of a baby lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindoverhere Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Well thanks to Park Connoisseur over at Facebook we have the first pic of SkyRush's gorgeous trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 WOOOOOOH! Beautiful lapbars. This is wonderful. It really does remind me of both the B&M hyper trains and the Mack launched trains like Manta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I hope the padding on those lap bars was shipped separately, because as they are, OUCH. Huh? When have you tried these restraints? They actually look more comfortable than the other Intamin restraints. These trains look beeeeeeeautiful is it just me or do they look a little B&M...ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Oh my god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Spectacular! I understand that the angle is strange, but the inner seats are noticeably higher than the outer ones, no? Well thanks to Park Connoisseur over at Facebook we have the first pic of SkyRush's gorgeous trains I hope the padding on those lap bars was shipped separately, because as they are, OUCH. I don't understand your concern. There's already padding clearly there on the lap bars now. No metal section will be pressing against bodies on the entire ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 This coaster is looking better and better all the time! I just can't get over it. The trains look good, too. This could probably be as simple as a sign saying "Hey guys, the seats are different, you might wanna think about this before you sit down." That reminds me: am I the only person who really likes the signage at Hersheypark? It seems more clear, informative and straightforward than at many other parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 ^^They definitely are. And they look high enough that your feet may not touch the floor in the middle seats, similar to the B&M megacoaster trains. It will make for two interesting experiences between the middle and outside seats. Oh, and those trains look absolutely awesome. I always love the reveal of new train designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Spectacular! I understand that the angle is strange, but the inner seats are noticeably higher than the outer ones, no? Yes, the outside seats are lower than the inside ones. Most likely (at least, in my head), lowering the body helps to compensate for the move away from the center heartline - hence why the B&M wingrider seats are so low, almost at track-level, as opposed to at normal car level, i.e. Furius Baco and the 4D coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think Intamin may have a great train design on their hands. I wonder if it could be possible for parks with other Intamin mega, mega-lite, or giga coasters to possibly kind of exchange their existing trains for a train model similar to this? By the way, is it me or do the lapbars look like there's a bar coming down on each side of the seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 ^Yes, there's a bar, the lap bars will swing up and over the riders. Similar to Pilgrim's Plunge or Blue Fire lap bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinTheAttendant Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Holy crap that train is awesome! But is it sad that my attention mainly turned to that "Intamin" packaging tape? I hope they don't throw it out because I would love to plaster that in my room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterSmi Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm going to call it now: I think this will definitely debut in the top three in the Mitch Hawker poll. Lap bars only and no seatbelts (by the looks of things), low sweeping turns, nice pacing and hopefully amazing air time will make this one of the best coasters in a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Those inner seats have a very high heartline. Should be very interesting. All the more reason for me to want to ride in those seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm going to call it now: I think this will definitely debut in the top three in the Mitch Hawker poll. Lap bars only and no seatbelts (by the looks of things), low sweeping turns, nice pacing and hopefully amazing air time will make this one of the best coasters in a decade. I think there are seat-belts. If not I'm trying to figure out what those black straps are. (particulary on the 3rd seat from the left) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 What a great morning surprise!!! LOVE IT! LOVE THE TRAINS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) I hope the padding on those lap bars was shipped separately, because as they are, OUCH. I don't understand your concern. There's already padding clearly there on the lap bars now. No metal section will be pressing against bodies on the entire ride. Ahh, I see it now. I never expected the 1" metal bars to be the actual restraints (it wasn't a complaint), I just didn't see where the padding is. Edited March 1, 2012 by ahecht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synshine Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 You really can't get a look at the lap pad, because the restraints are fully down and the viewing angle in the picture is too shallow. You make out the grab bars pretty well, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm going to call it now: I think this will definitely debut in the top three in the Mitch Hawker poll. Lap bars only and no seatbelts (by the looks of things), low sweeping turns, nice pacing and hopefully amazing air time will make this one of the best coasters in a decade. I think there are seat-belts. If not I'm trying to figure out what those black straps are. (particulary on the 3rd seat from the left) Those aren't seat belts, per say. They are straps that connect to the lap bar itself. Similar to over the shoulder lap bars. There doesn't appear to be an seat belt for riders from what we see however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm going to call it now: I think this will definitely debut in the top three in the Mitch Hawker poll. Lap bars only and no seatbelts (by the looks of things), low sweeping turns, nice pacing and hopefully amazing air time will make this one of the best coasters in a decade. I think there are seat-belts. If not I'm trying to figure out what those black straps are. (particulary on the 3rd seat from the left) Those aren't seat belts, per say. They are straps that connect to the lap bar itself. Similar to over the shoulder lap bars. There doesn't appear to be an seat belt that would go over riders laps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigalyte Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Don't know if this would need it's on topic or has been discussed in it's own topic but I have a quick question... Does Hershey Park own the Skyrush layout, meaning if I had my own park that has nothing to do with Hershey could I request from Intamin to build me a clone of Skyrush? Can Intamin sell exact clones of Skyrush without Hershey's approval or do they even have to get approval from Hershey if they wanted to sell an exact clone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Don't know if this would need it's on topic or has been discussed in it's own topic but I have a quick question... Does Hershey Park own the Skyrush layout, meaning if I had my own park that has nothing to do with Hershey could I request from Intamin to build me a clone of Skyrush? Can Intamin sell exact clones of Skyrush without Hershey's approval or do they even have to get approval from Hershey if they wanted to sell an exact clone? I wouldn't see why not. Hershey may (I repeat may) have a special contract with the new trains, but honestly I think if another park wanted a clone they could get it. But if you were sinking in that much money, you'd probably want to get a custom layout (at least I would). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harper83087 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I was sold on trying to get to Hershey this summer by watching the construction, now I HAVE to be in one of those outer seats. I think Intamin may have a great train design on their hands. I wonder if it could be possible for parks with other Intamin mega, mega-lite, or giga coasters to possibly kind of exchange their existing trains for a train model similar to this? I love that idea but isn't the SkyRush track a lot wider than the standard intamin track? In order for the idea to happen another version of the trains would have to be designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I don't think it's any wider than I305's track (but who knows how that compares to the box-spine); I think it's just beefier to account for the larger trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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