Carnage Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 So today I got to attend Canada's Wonderland's media day for Behemoth. (thanks to Ted for the invite to represent CoasterFanatics). Got in about 10 rides or so, snapped some pics, and even got a craptacular quality POV. Taken on a digicam, so the quality isn't the best, but hey, you take what you can get. Overall I really enjoyed the ride. I think Wonderland was long deserved in getting a marquee attraction. Anyways, on to the pics ... (these pics and the rest can be found Flikr Behmoth_POV.zip Zipped for your pleasure Behmoth_POV.wmv Digicam POV of Behemoth. That's it from Canada's Wonderland. Thanks for reading, and thanks to the park for showing us a good time! Some new signage Empty train Even a Myspace angle doesn't help Minebuster. Naked Sledge Hammer Closeup of the drop. Hammer head. The twist in the drop looks pretty odd from this angle Wheel shot for all you wheel enthusiasts. View of Toronto through the haze. CN Tower is there if you look real hard. Through the hammerhead, sideways. Passing Minebuster Nice view of the rest of the park If you look REALLY hard, the 3rd train is there. Helix, and finale Approaching the hammerhead Going over the top ... I have this strange feeling I'm being watched ... For all you lift hill enthusiasts Peek a boo!! Helix Tilty pictures are all the rage Poor Italian Job looks so small New prototype trains Behemoth towers over Minebuster Queue line. I suspect temporary queues will be required for awhile. What am I here to ride again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for the report and pictures! How do they have the station set up for the unusual seating pattern? Is it one air gate for every 4 sets of seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Nice report Paul! The POV was great for a digital camera, you did a good job. The ride looks fun for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Behemoth looks like a great ride and I concur that it was a deserved ride for Canada's Wonderland. A few questions though; Were any of the trims on (excluding the midcourse)? How did the trains feel, especially compared to other hypers? Excellent TR and POV, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorefloor Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 yeah how were the trims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
307 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Good work, Paul, even if I couldn't resist watching the POV and "spoiling" the experience! Always interesting to see how the park changes with a new attraction, and this is certainly the biggest facelift the park has received thanks to one in a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 For all you lift hill enthusiasts Paul, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Though it doesn't look like anything mind blowing, it still looks like a pretty solid ride! And I'm warming up to the new train style. It doesn't seem quite as bad as I initially imagined. Well done, man! Thanks for the sweet photos and POV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for the report and pictures! How do they have the station set up for the unusual seating pattern? Is it one air gate for every 4 sets of seats? One air gate for each row. So two rows per car. It's real simple, and not confusing like the Deja Vu setups. The trims were on very light on the early runs, only in the back seat could I hear it. They were off totally later on. But most of these runs were with mostly empty trains, so I wouldn't expect the trims to be needed. I think I might have been the only one on the train when the POV was taken. At most a handful of other people were riding at that time, spread between the two trains running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for the nice photos and video. Love the special photo for us wheel/mecanincal enthusiasts. Looks like I am going to have to make plans for Bohemath BAsh with TPR to get some rides on this one as it looks like a fun ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Great photos and video! Looks like an awesome ride. I'm not sold on the trains, but they might be cooler in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowHater Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Can you please post an unzipped version because I have a mac=] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 So how do you rate this ride? did it have good airtime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Can you please post an unzipped version because I have a mac=] There's an unzipped version posted, but it's wmv. But you should be able to unzip, and watch a wmv on a Mac. So how do you rate this ride? did it have good airtime? It's a good ride. Maybe not #1 worldwide, but still very good. I'd like to get some rides in after it warms up, and with full trains before I make a final decision on how it rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 It looks pretty good. Those hills dont have much speed it dosnt seem. Ill have to ride it myself sometime though. Nice report though! Thanks alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowHater Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I know but my mac wont unzip it or show the video. Just put the download for the wmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signal Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Man I can't wait to go on Behemoth if I go to Wonderland in June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Wow! I didn't even know Canada's Wonderland opened this early, and i thought Behemoth opened in May! Nice PTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 ^ Season pass preview is tomorow, opening day for the park is next Sunday, May 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KileyJoJoStacie Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Looks like a great ride! ::wishes he could visit Canada:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks, Paul--Behemoth looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Force 44 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Looks awesome! Nice pictures. That one picture of the first drop is really bizarre. The entrance looks sick- I really like it. This just makes me even more excited for the Behemoth/Ravine Flyer II trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skramp Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Looks pretty sweet. Knowing CF, maybe KI is getting a clone next year. Was it just me or did anyone notice what looks like a camera mount on the front of the train? I swear it's there!! Anyway, looks pretty nice, should be a great family coaster as it doesn't seem too intense and no inversions. Hope you had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Great trip report and POV! I have two questions. Was there any B&M rattle that have been present on the newer B&Ms? Also, how was the first drop in the back row? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 ^^ That was indeed a camera mount. In true Canadian fashion they were duck taping all sorts of cameras too it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 In true Canadian fashion they were duck taping all sorts of cameras too it. Down here, we like to call it "Alabama Chrome." Nice job, Paul! Got some great shots there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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