bonsaiisuperstar Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Lookin' good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I've never had a rough experience on ANY B&M Coaster. You never rode Iron Wolf did you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 At SFSTL my sister, a friend, and I rode Batman six times in a row. We only got off because of the time, but none of us felt queasy at all. Do these forces really make people queasy/not want to reride? Â Yes. When I was in my teens I could re ride all day long. Now that I'm almost 30, even though I still consider that young, I can't do that anymore and neither can my wife. In the summer I rode Afterburn 5 times in a row at closing. It was worth it, but I payed for it with motion sickness for the rest of the night. Â When people, especially members of the GP, talk about "roughness", they don't always mean the same thing. When people say Batman is rough, they don't mean headbanging or vibration, they mean the sharp, "jerky" transitions combined with the forces. The transitions aren't smooth like we're used to with newer B&Ms, I've never been on a coaster that whips you into inversions like Batman does. It's those sudden changes that jerk you around that people say are "rough"." Â Uh?? Intamin Much? I guess not... Â I've never had a rough experience on ANY B&M Coaster. You never rode Iron Wolf did you. Â +1 and I'll raise you one Riddler at SFMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 ^^Nice video although I must say I'm a bit disappointed that there will be sand in the track. I know he said we will still hear the roar but I doubt it will be something like great bear and that would add something to the experience, in my opinion. Especially since the Banshee is known for her scream, the load roar would have for in very well with the theming if the ride. Exactly. What is it with every park that makes them want silent rides? I know it might be more "family friendly" but when was the last time that a new B&M actually had a decent roar to it? On top of that, I do really think it somehow enhances the ride experience. Take the case of Great Bear, it wasn't immensely forceful or intense but its roar makes it stand out and only adds to the ride, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I love the B&M Roar! And it would have fit perfectly with the theme of Banshee! Slightly disappointed over here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I've never had a rough experience on ANY B&M Coaster. You never rode Iron Wolf did you. Â I did, and looked what happened here... (i.e. username) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 As Apocalypse at SFA, I didn't think Iron Wolf was all that bad. I've always found Green Lantern and Vortex at Carowinds to be far worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Interesting video. I'm glad to hear that the restraints will be modified (like Gatekeepers) before the ride opens to avoid that tightness in the chest feeling. Â Too bad that they couldn't have some type of themed tunnel right after the zero-g element and transition into the second half of the ride. Having a long Beast-like wooden tunnel around that area would be pretty cool, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 When people, especially members of the GP, talk about "roughness", they don't always mean the same thing. When people say Batman is rough, they don't mean headbanging or vibration, they mean the sharp, "jerky" transitions combined with the forces. The transitions aren't smooth like we're used to with newer B&Ms, I've never been on a coaster that whips you into inversions like Batman does. It's those sudden changes that jerk you around that people say are "rough"." Â Uh?? Intamin Much? I guess not... Â I love it when people use the name of a company as large and with as many diverse products as Intamin like it's synonymous with "intense ride", instead of actually naming a specific coaster, making it impossible to respond to them. Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 When people, especially members of the GP, talk about "roughness", they don't always mean the same thing. When people say Batman is rough, they don't mean headbanging or vibration, they mean the sharp, "jerky" transitions combined with the forces. The transitions aren't smooth like we're used to with newer B&Ms, I've never been on a coaster that whips you into inversions like Batman does. It's those sudden changes that jerk you around that people say are "rough"." Â Uh?? Intamin Much? I guess not... Â I love it when people use the name of a company as large and with as many diverse products as Intamin like it's synonymous with "intense ride", instead of actually naming a specific coaster, making it impossible to respond to them. Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Um... I didn't know that shoot the Rapids has inversions Not everyone can get a roll back and get whip around in the water on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Â Well, it did go upside down that one time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I love it when people use the name of a company as large and with as many diverse products as Intamin like it's synonymous with "intense ride", instead of actually naming a specific coaster, making it impossible to respond to them. Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? No, but Fahrenheit does. The Norwegian loop is graceful but I would definitely consider everything after that to have pretty aggressive transitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trj820 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Â Well, it did go upside down that one time... My recolection is that it only went 90 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Â Well, it did go upside down that one time... My recolection is that it only went 90 degrees. Â Â Nope. The boat completely "inverted" onto itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheBooker Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Â Well, it did go upside down that one time... Â Beat me to it. Well done, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I love it when people use the name of a company as large and with as many diverse products as Intamin like it's synonymous with "intense ride", instead of actually naming a specific coaster, making it impossible to respond to them. Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? No, but Fahrenheit does. The Norwegian loop is graceful but I would definitely consider everything after that to have pretty aggressive transitions.  Sorry, but apart from the first drop I have never found anything aggressive about Fahrenheit.   Um... I didn't know that shoot the Rapids has inversions Not everyone can get a roll back and get whip around in the water on it  Did you know Shoot the Rapids originally had a heartline roll in it? It put too much stress on the boats and was removed before the ride opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I wonder if we will see completion of the Batwing before the start of the New Year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I love it when people use the name of a company as large and with as many diverse products as Intamin like it's synonymous with "intense ride", instead of actually naming a specific coaster, making it impossible to respond to them. Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? No, but Fahrenheit does. The Norwegian loop is graceful but I would definitely consider everything after that to have pretty aggressive transitions. Â Sorry, but apart from the first drop I have never found anything aggressive about Fahrenheit. I think storm runner whips you around more than Fahrenheit, specially on that element thingy that goes nearly 90 DEGREES after the flying snake dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I'm very disappointed in Farneheit. It looks like so much fun but every time I ride it I'm underwhelmed and I can;'t put my finger on why that is. I love the lift and drop but after that it's really nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I wonder if we will see completion of the Batwing before the start of the New Year? Â Â I am going to say yes. I see the crane is up in the webcam! If not the whole thing, at least the first half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewalk13 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 ^^^ yes things are happening! I can see that more track & supports have moved from the staging area, mmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Some more batwing pieces in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 It's gonna be an awesome ride! No doubt about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I don't know if it's the angle of the picture, but if those bottom pieces are going to be the exit of the first half of the batwing element, that looks to have quite a tight turn radius--more so than the first dive loop. I look forward to the completion of the batwing as it seems to be the "climax" of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 When people, especially members of the GP, talk about "roughness", they don't always mean the same thing. When people say Batman is rough, they don't mean headbanging or vibration, they mean the sharp, "jerky" transitions combined with the forces. The transitions aren't smooth like we're used to with newer B&Ms, I've never been on a coaster that whips you into inversions like Batman does. It's those sudden changes that jerk you around that people say are "rough"." Â Uh?? Intamin Much? I guess not... Â I love it when people use the name of a company as large and with as many diverse products as Intamin like it's synonymous with "intense ride", instead of actually naming a specific coaster, making it impossible to respond to them. Does Shoot the Rapids whip you into inversions like Batman? Â Oh gosh, me too. Maverick has very quick transitions. Â Also, how about GCI? How are those not sudden changes? Â I'll name specific rides upon request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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