the ghost Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Does anyone know how happy I would have been if this is what we got instead of full throttle? I would have praised SFMM til the day I die... instead... I don't wanna talk about it. Wow though... arguably the best coaster collection in the world here? Intamin launch, prefab, classic terrain based Schwartzkopf, this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm not really a fan of the new restraints. It may be more comfortable for some passengers but I prefer smaller restraints. Wow, not even one page in and someone is already complaining! --Robb "Can we maybe have a ride announcement where people don't make stupid, embarrassing comments? Oh, wait... no." Alvey I wasn't trying to sound like I was complaining. I've just heard from some friends who live in germany that gripping the handles infront of the seat on Blue Fire could be somehwhat discomfortable. I've never personally been on Blue Fire myself so I can't say that for certain. I would love to ride this coaster and it seems like a great new addition to the park in 2014. The only thing "discomfortable" is this logic. *sigh* Oh, and the coaster looks incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) I wasn't trying to sound like I was complaining. I've just heard from some friends who live in germany that gripping the handles infront of the seat on Blue Fire could be somehwhat discomfortable. I've never personally been on Blue Fire myself so I can't say that for certain. Oh, well, then maybe you should keep your uneducated opinions to yourself until you've actually ridden for yourself. I for one think the Blue Fire restraints are some of the most comfortable out there. You need smarter friends. --Robb Edited October 9, 2012 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccos Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Wow.. very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olov Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Projekt Helix is just a working title so the name will be different when it opens. Wow, it's 1355m long and practically no dead moments. They aimed it not to be the tallest or fastest roller coaster but to be one of the best in the world and I think they might succeed. Here's a lengthy video where they interview the general manager, manufacturer, enthusiasts and more. It's mostly in swedish but some of it is in english. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigalyte Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Wow just wow after seeing this and then seeing SFMMs Full Throttle I'm just sick to my stomach lol This looks like everything Full Throttle should have been but it's not Oh well looks like Liseberg is getting a great coaster all the more reason to save up for TPRs Scandi 2014 trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 After riding Manta half a dozen times over the summer I can openly say that the Mack Rides' restraints are some of the most comfortable of any ride I've ever ridden. Really great car design, really great looking project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CpBluestreakCp Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Wow, this coaster looks incredible. Another great addition to Liseberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Does this park open early or year round? It's only September of 2012, a bit early for a 2014 announcement. I just find this odd..... Anyways, Layout looks like HEVAN! -Multiple launches -Lot's of potential for "air" -High Speed turns -Lots of fun inversions -Terrain Hugging -Lengthy -Twisted turns and maneuvers -Dark portions Sounds like the perfect coaster to me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The ride is just ludicrously long, in a good way. Always sticking low to the ground, no big, big hills, but it still looks fantastic! I was just surprised at the length of the ride; I didn't know when it would end. Element after element, after element. It really seems to have everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 This looks totally AMAZING!!! Beeing to Liseberg and Europa-Park this year I think this could become one of the best coasters in europe. And that I'll visit Gothenburg again in 2014... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Oh holy shitballs, I was so not expecting this Looks like the world's best looping coaster will land in Liseberg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Alright! Alright! You've twisted my arm enough! I'm gonna go on a European vacation with TPR in 2014. By chance do you think there might be an England leg of this trip as well? I would love to kill more than one bird with a stones throw across tha pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmeister Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Balder, and then this.........Maybe this is the time when I finally decide to go on a TPR trip! (I've been wanting to for years, but school....... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterSmi Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 And the GP won't complain about there being no loopy loops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Holy schnikies! As if anyone needed another reason to love Liseberg more, here are two new ones! Projekt Helix looks phenomenal...and they're getting rid of Panda Vison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hello everybody It seems like most of it is already out so I don't really have to post that much. Had a great time at the press day together with all the other great folks over at Liseberg today. A big thanks will go to Andreas Andersen for aiding us to go there with a personal invite, we really appreciated it!! So we arrived a few minutes before the start of the event, and were directed up towards Maxxima at the top of the Liseberg mountain. Once there we were greeted by the CEO and other officials, they supplied drinks and ice-cream while we mingled around. At 11:30 when it all started Andreas made a short introduction before we were guided into Maxxima for the video presentation of Project Helix. I have to say that I was expecting something less exciting because of the rumours that circulated before today. But as I saw the first few CGI images in the intro I, then my jaw really dropped through the floor. This will be an most excellent addition to Liseberg, especially seeing that Blue Fire is one of my absolute favourite coasters out there. After the video, it was back out again for interviews, etc. where we had loads of fun chatting around with the people there. So in all a short but really sweet time, where we witnessed something really great for the future of Liseberg. The ride itself looks to be everything I dream of a new coaster at Liseberg. They have really used the space well and really expanded the park in a direction that haven't been utilized before (apart for some path and garden features). Most of the big things will be located on the west side of the mountain (direction at the park) so that they can reduce the noises the ride will produce from those that live just outside the park, the ride itself were also chosen because it's silent operation. The best thing of the location is that there is still plenty of space at the southern end so that they have space for some future attractions, especially when they decide to remove the old Ferris Wheel. Many of the main elements are in such locations that they line up to certain points to create some spectacular views of the ride from inside the park. It will also interact with Lisebergbanan at some points, like diving under the lift (which was really interesting since my brother and I was just talking about such concept this Sunday when we visited the park at the final day, like we always do) and the pre-brake run at the end. Really looking forward to the ride since it have all the great things that Blue Fire has, but also a lot more. Can't wait for this ride to be finished!! The only thing that is a bit off, is that Kanonen now feels a bit redundant, even though it's nothing I really care about Oh, of course, expect photo updates when they start construction. Divv: The pandavision were ditched a few years ago. They have been showing Sammy's Adventure 1 & 2 in the past few years. JonnyRCT3: They did this since there is so much work they have to do on site before the erection can begin. First of all there is not that much time in the off season, many of the foundations will be located in tricky places, in and around several rides and trees, so you can't bring in big machinery to do this quickly, but rather take your time. Also the construction of the station and queue area will take some time so that's one of the first things that will undergo construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 This looks all kinds of awesome! Great to see Mack sell another launched multi-looper. I just might be on this TPR trip in 2014......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 And now you can all see why we delayed the TPR Scandi Trip to 2014! I expect to see all of you join that one!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm actually somewhat surprised they went with a launched coaster, seeing as they already have an Intamin launched coaster. Not that it's a complaint, because it looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 WHAT AN ANNOUNCEMENT I was waiting for three years now for a park to try to use the whole potential of the mack Mega Coaster concept to build one, if not the best looping coaster out there. Absolutely stunning...I have a hard time thinking about a coaster announcement that could be more promising than this Liseberg...I`m coming ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cool Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Holy hell that ride looks amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 What excellent use of terrain. This shows exactly what Full Throttle could be... Also, I'm in love with the new direction Mack has been going in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The ride looks awesome. I will seriously consider the TPR 2014 Scandinavia Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I sure hope they change the name from Projekt Helix. Green Fire Mightycoaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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