CoasterCard Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 ^ Haha no one yet... It would be an amazing idea though. Technically any train that uses magnetic brakes can be launched by reversing the brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Mean Streak never bothers me when it comes to roughness cause I find if I sit forward in the seat and brace myself the entire ride it doesn't hurt at all. As fas as Son of Beast, I have yet to find a rideable position on it cause there just flat out isn't one. It is just too rough of a coaster. As far as Magnum goes I've never had any bruising issues on it. I would maybe recommend tightening your seat belt and not putting the lap bar doen as far. I love Magnum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglndPatriots6 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 ^ Haha no one yet... It would be an amazing idea though. Technically any train that uses magnetic brakes can be launched by reversing the brake. that would be pretty awesome. But i guess they would have to redo the track thin so they dont fly off the track, maybe add a set of wheels underneath? id personally be fine with just magnetic braking and a traditional lift hill. Six flags needs to upgrade their wooden's to this because they love to get you goin as fast as possible then slam you into the brake run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 ^ Haha no one yet... It would be an amazing idea though. Technically any train that uses magnetic brakes can be launched by reversing the brake. that would be pretty awesome. But i guess they would have to redo the track thin so they dont fly off the track, maybe add a set of wheels underneath? id personally be fine with just magnetic braking and a traditional lift hill. Six flags needs to upgrade their wooden's to this because they love to get you goin as fast as possible then slam you into the brake run. Ummm, you do realize that virtually all wooden coasters have up-stops, right? I don't see any problem with a launched wooden coaster, but it does seem kind of silly. I mean, why bother with a launched woodie when you can have a launched steel coaster with inversions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Eh a launched wooden coaster is just another gimmick really...I kind of hope that doesnt really happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCard Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 ^ It wouldn't have to necessarily be the main focus of the ride. If done right I think a launch would work great for a terrain coaster. ^^ Wooden coasters are typically less expensive than steel. If a wooden coaster could be launched and not require "high" vertical construction, that price could be lowered even more. Imagine Prowler with a launch instead of a lift hill. I think that would be really neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Wooden coasters are typically less expensive than steel. If a wooden coaster could be launched and not require "high" vertical construction, that price could be lowered even more. Imagine Prowler with a launch instead of a lift hill. I think that would be really neat. If a launched wooden coaster were ever built, depending on the type of launch, my guess is that the launch section would be made of steel, similar to Son of Beast's loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglndPatriots6 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 ^ Haha no one yet... It would be an amazing idea though. Technically any train that uses magnetic brakes can be launched by reversing the brake. that would be pretty awesome. But i guess they would have to redo the track thin so they dont fly off the track, maybe add a set of wheels underneath? id personally be fine with just magnetic braking and a traditional lift hill. Six flags needs to upgrade their wooden's to this because they love to get you goin as fast as possible then slam you into the brake run. Ummm, you do realize that virtually all wooden coasters have up-stops, right? I don't see any problem with a launched wooden coaster, but it does seem kind of silly. I mean, why bother with a launched woodie when you can have a launched steel coaster with inversions? We got into that discussion because the Gravity Groups new protype Timberliner trains for wooden coasters are able to be magnetically braked, and have the ability to be launched. Still i just feel safer with wheels under the rail if it was launched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCard Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 ^what he was saying is that all wooden coasters have a form of upstop device. (most of which are wheels) ^^I believe that if the track can handle the forces or braking with the magnets, it can withstand the force of acceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglndPatriots6 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 i never knew that. i just figured it was just wheels, like a train. hopefully these cars turn out to work the way they should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 ^^I believe that if the track can handle the forces or braking with the magnets, it can withstand the force of acceleration. Hence why I said, "depending on the type of launch." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Anyone know anything about Son of Beast being reopened yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benvenuto Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I went on it back in April and to be honest, it was good, but dangit that ride gave me a freaking headache! God, why in the hell is the lift chain so loud? Is that really necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Does anyone know what can make one chain louder than the next? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 ^Instead of one set of anti-rollbacks, there are two on SoB. This makes the "click, click click click" twice as loud as most wooden coasters on the lift.... -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Eh a launched wooden coaster is just another gimmick really...I kind of hope that doesnt really happen. No more gimmicky than a looping steel coaster........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I just dont see the need for a launch on a woodie, but if it came along I would definitely ride it haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglndPatriots6 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I just dont see the need for a launch on a woodie, but if it came along I would definitely ride it haha. Like he said, if they had a launch system for a terrain coaster that would be great. I'd love that ont he raven with how its all through the forest and the lake but the supports probably wouldnt be able to take the forces from the increased speed. They've got the money to do the modifications for it and legend(another good terrain coaster) but i dont know if they should or not for legend since im going to ride it next month for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 ^ I guess what some of us are trying to say is that a launched wooden coaster would just feel "wrong". I know, that's a pretty lame reason, but wooden coasters and steel coasters have traditionally given different ride experiences, and combining those two, IMO, would just produce a ride that feels stitched together and incredibly gimmicky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Yeah, basically that is what im saying I guess? Also why would you even want to mess with Raven or Legend when they are already a couple of the best wooden rides out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglndPatriots6 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 ^ Those were just suggestions of rides that would be great with a launched system due to their layout since its mostly in the forest. The new gravity group train works with traditional lift hill mechanisms though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Don't see the point in changing them still, but maybe I am just closed minded. Any new news on son of the beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Not that I've heard, and I doubt we'll hear anything big for a while longer yet. Generally when the park pulls out the red bench to block off the line, it means it'll be closed for a while. I could be wrong, but I don't see things changing on SoB for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Ugh, I REALLY hope it opens by my vacation haha. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm getting this feeling that Son of Beast won't reopen again, and will be removed in the off-season. If it does reopen, there will be more changes made. But I think it'll be down the rest of 2009 at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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