project? Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 ^i've always thought that a suspended coaster with flyer style trains would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 ^ That's basically what Vampire at Chessington World of Adventures is now like, right? The original arrow trains were replaced by Vekoma floorless ones and now it looks like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 ^ I would think that using those trains, but with the new Vekoma restraints (found on Freedom Flyer) would be a pretty nice improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 ^Sure, It would be pretty much perfect then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 It would be awesome if KI bought that style of train for The Bat conversion! But I know that is not going to happen, and besides it would be a little redundant while being next to Banshee and across from Invertigo. But those trains really do look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I like these trains as well, but there poses a problem: Â The clearance is of issue as peoples legs will hang lower, then there is the huge price tag of redesigning the station to fit it, and the trains would have to be shorter by about 4-6 seats because these trains have more space between each set of seats, so capacity would drop. That's what it looks like from what I've gathered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 It would be awesome if KI bought that style of train for The Bat conversion! But I know that is not going to happen, and besides it would be a little redundant while being next to Banshee and across from Invertigo. But those trains really do look awesome. Â Â Is it redundant for a park to have 2 or more wooden coasters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 ...ask Six Flags St. Louis. imo, Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I don't think its wise for them to get new trains. Why spend money on such when the ride doesn't really have any comfort issues in my opinion. I never experienced any head banging on this ride. Thanks to banshee, the park is able to spruce up the surrounding area and give Flight Deck some sprucing-up, promising paint job, and new theme! I'm happy with that alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 It would be awesome if KI bought that style of train for The Bat conversion! But I know that is not going to happen, and besides it would be a little redundant while being next to Banshee and across from Invertigo. But those trains really do look awesome. Is it redundant for a park to have 2 or more wooden coasters? Ask Knoebels, or Kennywood, or Hersheypark, or Lake Compounce, or Lakemont Park, or... Â The list goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Loop is complete! They are moving fast, I love the looks of the ride! Loop the Lift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The Vampire at Chessington with swinging cars was a ride people got geeked about. Today, it is practically forgotten because without the swinging cars, it isn't much good. Change the restraints if you want; it won't make a big difference because now the ride doesn't really do much of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 It would be awesome if KI bought that style of train for The Bat conversion! But I know that is not going to happen, and besides it would be a little redundant while being next to Banshee and across from Invertigo. But those trains really do look awesome. Â Â Is it redundant for a park to have 2 or more wooden coasters? Â Â Good point. I didnt really think about it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I personally don't think it's redundant at all to have more than two woodies in a park! Of course, I'm a little bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewalk13 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Amazing, next maneuver coming up!! Â kings island webcam # 4 11/1/13 6:43pm est Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 As long as they're good woodies, I don't think it's redundant at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Staring at the approach into the loop, won't they have to dig a trench? just doesn't look to me there is enough clearance. Personally I like trenches (ie. Montu). Fill it with a generous dose of fog and add some cool lighting effects, it would be very cool indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1m3bo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 DirkFunk, I may have misunderstood your comment; sorry if I have. The Vampire at Chessington may have changed its cars years ago but they still "swing". Check out some of the video clips on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 According to Screamscape Delerium will get a new paint job for 2014 as well. I think that Black and Dark Purple would be a great color scheme, especially for it to fit in with the "hopeful" new theme for the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 According to Screamscape Delerium will get a new paint job for 2014 as well. I think that Black and Dark Purple would be a great color scheme, especially for it to fit in with the "hopeful" new theme for the area. Â If Delirium does get a paint scheme that fits the Banshee theming, I really like what Kings Island is doing to make Banshee fit better in Action Zone with Delirium and Flight Deck. I've never been to Kings Island, but I've been to Cedar Fair parks with these "Action Zone" areas and they are pretty ugly and rather uninspired. So, it's nice to see that Kings Island is making a dull-looking area look nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Action Zone (recently) is by far one of the ugliest areas I've ever seen in an amusement park... so I'm loving all of this! I'd love to see a complete re-theme, but I'll take Banshee and Bat/Delirium paint jobs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 That dive loop looks about as shallow and gentle as they come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Staring at the approach into the loop, won't they have to dig a trench? just doesn't look to me there is enough clearance. Personally I like trenches (ie. Montu). Fill it with a generous dose of fog and add some cool lighting effects, it would be very cool indeed. It has been mentioned that Don Helbig said that no digging will occur at that section of the ride. Â Another note, the official name of the color is "Mystic Red." Kind of settles the debate of if the ride is a shade of red or not. Â Finally, a few pictures: (KI PR Facebook) Â (KI PR Instagram) Â The zero-g roll has started to go up: (KI PR Twitter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vault Boy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I'm loving how this coaster looks! Hopefully ill get on it next year; that low track is going to cause some awesome foot choppers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 It's kind of hard to tell from the picture but it looks like the zero-g is mostly done. Awesome! source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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