sam06pr Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Wow that ride looks like is going of have a lot of twist...not sure if I like that. Looks fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Finally a second aquatrax! Hey Intamin... we want one in the states too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Is anyone interested in this? Who's website is that? It's annoying as f**k to navigate. I think I'd be more interested if it was easier to view the pictures or if someone could just post them here. Â Oddly enough I'm putting together a little video from our Aquatrax ride last week where we were able to mount the camera to the train so I'm sure you'll be interested to see how it compares. Â Atlantis is also very *tight*...you'll see when I post the new video. Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 It's a shame it's another Intamin motocoaster style ride, because there is already one up the road at Dreamworld with different theming. Â At least it might be better, because Mick Doohan's Motocoaster is totally lame by all accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 It's a shame it's another Intamin motocoaster style ride, because there is already one up the road at Dreamworld with different theming. Yeah, after I painfully was able to view a few more photos I think you're right. This ride looks nothing like the Aquatrax in Korea, at least not yet anyway. Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ^My apoligies. http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Sea_World/433-Jet-Ski-Rescue/construction/ is the gallery page. You can click "back to photos" which is below "prev<< >>next" to get to this page from the page of an individual photo. Â Its a tags based site, so clicking on the green Jet Ski rescue link (theres one at the top, and one at the left) brings you to the profile page. Â Anyhow, if it winds up just being a turns only layout then I would be a bit disappointed, there is no reason there couldn't be at least a few piraten sized bunny hills towards the end to mix things up a bit. On the up side, it does appear they have progressively begun to address a few of the complaints about Mick Doohans Motocoaster....the trains don't have that (and often cramp inducing) tilting front section, nor that thing that presses down on your back....These two things also slow down loading significantly, so it's good they have kept it simple. Â The other issue was the pretty terrible pacing, but a second launch should well and truly address that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I'm really, really hoping this isn't going to be similar to Mick Doohan. Not only because it's a mediocre ride, because it's so damn close to Dreamworld! Â -JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 TPP have done another update on it, with some great aerial shots: http://themeparkphotography.com/TPP_Js101008.html The majority of the layout appears to be done, though I can't help but think the first section will be really short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 It looks pretty bland right now, I hope there will be some more exciting hills, dips, or unique elements besides turns and zig zags...I'm hoping this isn't a rip off of the motocoaster with different themed trains...and I'm thinking that's what this is. The track is identical to MotoCoaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I like the look of this. I just wish the cars were like Atlantis Adventure's. I like those short cars better. It makes it look like a shoot-the-chutes mixed with an intamin. (But if you picture it like that, that'd be a Mack, so I spose it's actually like a log flume boat on an intamin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 ALl I can say is whoa. Look how close to the freaking ground this thing gets. http://themeparkphotography.com/gallery/albums/js101008/normal_79.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Some new pics for everyone: Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 So is there going to be water underneath this thing to simulate an actual jet ski run?? With the curves and my imaginationI can definitely picture the motions of a jet ski slicing through the water which would make for a really cool ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnz Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 It's a shame it's another Intamin motocoaster style ride, because there is already one up the road at Dreamworld with different theming. Yeah, after I painfully was able to view a few more photos I think you're right. This ride looks nothing like the Aquatrax in Korea, at least not yet anyway.  --Robb  Sob - it's true. Tire propelled launch = not an Aquatrax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ONE Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 If you notice in that last photo they have dirt over two portions of track, it looks like one of the sections their driving over the track. Â Why didn't they just leave those sections of track out. intil they were done with the heavy equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I would imagine they would want all of the track installed so they can move all the cranes/construction equipment out for the time it's scheduled to be completed. It's much easier to push some dirt away then install sections of track. Â I'm really excited to see this unique new coaster in action. Sure it's not like Lotte World's but it still looks fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I was down at the park yesterday and was able to get another update. The trains are being put on the track now, and there is a fair bit of landscaping happening around the ride:  http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Sea_World/433-Jet_Rescue/page12.html  http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Sea_World/433-Jet_Rescue/page11.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Looks interesting. We skipped Sea World when we visited because the rides at that park just weren't enough to draw us in. Hopefully this will be better than Mick Doohan's Motocoaster at Dreamworld. I am assuming by the look of it that this is a similar style coaster. That ride sucked! Anyway, thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 It opened today, and I got on the first public train out (Not really a special achievement anyway given probably only 16 people bothered to mill around the ride entrance anyway at opening)  But yeah, the ride is a win. Obviously its no substitute for a large thrill ride, only clocking in at about 32 seconds in length, but it still is really quite good, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The quick pacing, sharp turns, sudden directional changes and low to the ground layout create this really cool ride that leaves you a little bit light headed at the end. I think the jet ski trains genuinely add to the experience in this case. You climb over, and your feet go into these rectangular slots, its a simple lap bar you pull down (no seatbelt) and it sits comfortably over your hips. But what makes it great is that your torso is virtually unrestrained, with only a small backrest, so when you go through the rapid fire transitions you can sway side to side and enjoy it without neck bashing. Its also really cool when you enter a turn...it didn't seem as heartlined as other Intamins, so its like you get flicked sideways, and it feels like your head is about to get conked into the rocks around the ride.  As for the actual experience...there is a tiny queue area (This is an Australian park remember) and there is a video where Trevor Long (Director of Marine Sciences at SW) informs you that a sealion is trapped in a blowhole, and a storm is rolling in. A team of Jet skis has been assembled for your mission.  So you load in, hear the gurgle of the jet ski starting up, then you launch towards rapidly into a highly banked 270* helix, (with your head nearly scraping the rocks and you go through), you then turn a bit, hop over the launch (not much air) dip and do an S bend and enter the cave, without stopping you surge forward even faster, catch a glimpse of the trapped sealion, and then burst out of the cave through a cloud of mist, is then a tight u turn, double s bend, another tight u turn, another double s bend (the whole time you are being flung from side to side, very close to the rocks), you then breeze past the sealion, who is on a rock by the track happily nodding. Its a quick 90 turn, then a u turn into a part brake run that trims some of the speed, before the last turn and the main brake. What is funny with this is that the ride broke down for a little while, and the last two cars are on an angle because the whole train doesn't fit in the brakes.  The ride has separate load and unload, and the second train was moving to the load just as the first train enters the cave.  The queue moved very quickly, and in fact the longest wait later in the day was to get a locker (The ride has a strict no loose items policy) The person I was with described the situation as a cluster..... Only 38 lockers available, with one control station, epic fail.  But overall, the ride is quite good, and does what it aims to do very well. The theming around the ride is nice...the only improvement I want to see is more landscaping around the entrance as the area is very bland.  Some crap videos but they show what it does(I didn't realise the camera was on lower res) http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=TkWHhZ4W9YY http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=gC1OF5qPs2E The back half of the ride is virtually impossible to see.  If you are after photos, I have whole bunch at  http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Sea_World/433-Jet_Rescue/page14.html  And  http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Sea_World/433-Jet_Rescue/page15.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 OK, after watching the videos, I'd say I was quite impressed. For a little compact coaster, this one looks like it gives a GREAT punch. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Wow. It looks really great! I wish they built those in the US. I mean I realize it doesn't have that good of theming, but still the landscaping really makes up for it in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak1000 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Ok Several Things... Aquatrax looks fun!. I just got one of the DVDs for Christmas and the Aquatrax in Korea looks great, but #1, What is the point of the water? #2, Why arent their more Euro Fighters and Aquatrax in the States? This coaster looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks for the update! Â I LOVE the concept, LOVE the trains, LOVE the transitions, and LOVE Intamin a little more every day. BUT.....shouldn't the majority of the ride (at least) be completely OVER WATER? Â Either way, yay for the third Aquatrax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 So did we clear up the issue of this being an Aquatrax or not? The track is definitely Aquatrax, but the trains are more similar to the Motocoaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 This thing seems to move so much faster than I was anticipating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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