UrbanLegend Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I agree every B&M invert I've ever rode has been an enjoyable ride without any head banging. Glad to see the new restraints, makes it nice for us bigger guys. Batman The Ride at Great Adventure is starting to get rough I think. There's always at least one moment of headbanging. That's the only time I can think of where I've experienced a rough invert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aCoasterStory Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I've always experienced some headbanging during corkscrew elements on B&M coasters (except the wing coasters), but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 That little "snap" while in the cobra roll always gets my ears, especially on Raptor. I'm glad Banshee doesn't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I've always found the cobra rolls on all B&M coasters too have some head banging, so I'm glad Banshee doesn't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Looks like supports are on site and vertical construction is about to start. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/banshee/live-view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmazingCP Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Just noticed this now, but is there a stock set of Banshee screams that is commonly used? The one in the opening of the Banshee videos is identical to some enemy Banshee screeches in Mass Effect 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneygrabber Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ^I have recently noticed the same thing. Good ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Just noticed this now, but is there a stock set of Banshee screams that is commonly used? The one in the opening of the Banshee videos is identical to some enemy Banshee screeches in Mass Effect 3. There are many, many stock sound effects that get used over and over in all kinds of media. They're especially easy to pick out if they're used in a video game you've played, since you've heard it over and over. I got the chance to skim through a professional sound effects library while in music school and was amazed at how many of them I recognized, particularly vocal effects like screaming and "guy getting punched" sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindcrime Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I agree every B&M invert I've ever rode has been an enjoyable ride without any head banging. Glad to see the new restraints, makes it nice for us bigger guys. Batman The Ride at Great Adventure is starting to get rough I think. There's always at least one moment of headbanging. That's the only time I can think of where I've experienced a rough invert. Yeah I get that with age there is going to be a little head banging through some elements but for the most part B&M seem to hold up pretty well. I guess I should say I've experienced some myself. Had a little on Raptor and a little on Alpengeist the last time I rode it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm loving this new addition! A couple of points though....I saw several pages back that someone said that at first glance they thought the inline went through the second loop, I think that would have been REALLY cool! Secondly, I wish they would have added another inversion or two. One more inversion would have made a record for most inversions on an invert correct? None the less, like I said, awesome addition. I love the color scheme, and the station looks so cool! I hope they have a recording of the Banshee scream for the station. Have the scream played everytime a train is getting ready to exit the station! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 ^I'm dubious about a ride having a "record-breaking number of inversions," as they just seem a bit pointless--for example, the string of "heartline rolls" (or whatever they're called) on Thorpe's Colossus. That being said, inversions are what makes an inverted coaster, anyway. I think Banshee inverts itself enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think it's more about variety. Colossus' repeated inversions lead it to be a bit boring at its end. Banshee looks to have a nice variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I wonder if an extra inversion (a corkscrew would fit nice at the end) was proposed but the park decided to go with the longer brake run ability to run a third train? I'm a little surprised they didn't manage one more to break the record, I think a bigger chunk of the GP would be drawn to "most loops" instead of "most track", especially when the ride length isn't any longer than most other roller coasters out there. Consider me excited, though - I'm glad to see another invert getting built, and I really hope this one turns out forceful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Getting started early this cold morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Westate Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Purple!!!! I'm in love already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think it's more about variety. Colossus' repeated inversions lead it to be a bit boring at its end. Banshee looks to have a nice variety. Agreed--Banshee does have a nice mixture of elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 ^I gotta admit. I am very much looking forward to the in line barrel roll into a downward helix. That should be fun. It kinda reminds me of the roll over into the upwards helix on Silver Bullet. Which IMHO is the pest portion of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunaSled Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 This is truly exciting. Cedar Fair plat passes for my group next year for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I just hope the ride has some "balls" unlike most recent B&M's. I'm not saying it has to be Batman: The Ride Intense, but a few moments of intensity would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedomask5432 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I honestly can't wait to go next year. My sister lives like 15 minutes away from the park! The last time i've been to King's Island was when Diamondback opened. I'm loving the color scheme, and wish more parks would be adventurous with their coaster colors! No mid-course break run is a plus, and the awesome pretzel/batwing element is HUGE. Based on the POV's, it looks like the coaster picks up some speed at the bottom of the two inversions. I do think that over time, a few of the BMTR clones have become a bit too "head-bangy" for me. At my home park, SFOG, I can only stand to ride it once or twice. More rides than that and I have a massive headache. These restraints remind me a lot of the Vekoma vest-style restraints they used on Carolina Cobra, which i really prefer over the usual horse-collars (even on a Vekoma) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ^ I've noticed a lot of people saying they get head banging on the Batman clones. I personally never have. Does it have anything to do with body type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropzonefan Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I just hope the ride has some "balls" unlike most recent B&M's. I'm not saying it has to be Batman: The Ride Intense, but a few moments of intensity would be nice. Well, it seems to me that the ride seems to have a nice buildup to it, with some nice big, full throttle esque hang time inducing inversions, building up to the wickid fast/intense elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganFan Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I've never had BTR headbanging either, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like OzIris is pretty intense. I'm just happy that B&M is stepping up to the plate and thinking outside of their traditional invert box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntag2ndturn Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ^ I've noticed a lot of people saying they get head banging on the Batman clones. I personally never have. Does it have anything to do with body type? Well, I'm 5'4 and about 110 pounds and BTR clones, especially in the corkscrews, do produce some headbanging. But for some of my bigger friends, (5'10 and 220ish. Yes, I'm friends with some linebackers) it's completely headbanging free. It's odd. But that's what I've found on the SFOT clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ^^The general consensus was that OzIris was not very intense, and I do not have that much hope for this one either. I can easily see it being another Talon or Silver Bullet. However, I do have some strong positive feelings, as well. Although this may not be my favorite type of coaster, it does seem to be exactly what the park needs; it currently lacks a modern, high capacity looping coaster. So, even though this may not be my favorite coaster type, I am actually glad that they are installing this. On an unrelated note, would this give KI a very Carowinds-esque lineup? The three most popular rides at both parks will be a B&M hyper, a B&M invert, and a Flying Dutchman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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