Kentucky Kingdom (SFKK, KK) Discussion Thread

[tarheel1231]

I'll give construction about 3-4 weeks.

[rcjp]

^Well that would be pretty fast, but who knows...

[ernierocker]

I'll give construction about 3-4 weeks.

 

Because you have learned all about construction schedules in your 13 years of life???

[ArizonaGuy]

^^

[Koasterking48]

I'll give construction about 3-4 weeks.

 

Because you have learned all about construction schedules in your 13 years of life???

[glouthan]

I'll give construction about 3-4 weeks.

 

Because you have learned all about construction schedules in your 13 years of life???

 

Maybe a few more weeks, but I think this thing will go up quick. the ride isn't that big.

[PaTim]

In regards to concern about the track style expressed a few pages back, the Morgan coasters currently in existence are all well over a decade old and are still amazingly smooth. As a matter of fact I swear that Steel Force is actually smoother than any Intamin or B&M I've ever ridden. Of course that's an arbitrary perspective but I'm wondering if anyone else agrees.

[A.J.]

There are two ridiculously smooth B&Ms within walking distance of Steel Force. But, yeah, Steel Force has held up very well.

[Gnome]

I don't know how I forgot about this new Morgan hyper, but I need to remind myself to check this page regularly. Very interested to see how this stacks up against todays other modern coasters.

[Rollercoaster Rider]

I was underwhelmed with Wild Thing and Steel Force personally. Mamba and Phantoms Revenge were much better. I wonder how this will end up?

 

PS, I have not been on Superman or Steel Eel so I don't know about them.

[B&MBoy1982]

Not Mamba at Worlds Of Fun.

 

It was one of the most boring roller coasters that I have ever experienced!

[tarheel1231]

I'll give construction about 3-4 weeks.

 

Because you have learned all about construction schedules in your 13 years of life???

No, I'm just guessing. Maybe I was unclear when I said construction. I mean vertical construction, not the whole process.

[ernierocker]

I'll give construction about 3-4 weeks.

 

Because you have learned all about construction schedules in your 13 years of life???

 

Maybe a few more weeks, but I think this thing will go up quick. the ride isn't that big.

 

I don't doubt that the construction will go quickly, I was just giving him a hard time since he said it so definitively.

Edited March 5, 2014 by ernierocker

[coasterbill]

There are two ridiculously smooth B&Ms within walking distance of Steel Force. But, yeah, Steel Force has held up very well.

 

Talon is a great coaster, but I actually think Hydra is getting really rough for a B&M. I still ride it multiple times whenever I go to the park but this ride isn't really up to B&M's standards of smoothness. I'd go so far as to say it's the roughest B&M I've ridden besides the standups.

[Diamondbacker27]

I don't like my coasters to smooth, but I also don't like them rough.

[rcjp]

There are two ridiculously smooth B&Ms within walking distance of Steel Force. But, yeah, Steel Force has held up very well.

 

Talon is a great coaster, but I actually think Hydra is getting really rough for a B&M. I still ride it multiple times whenever I go to the park but this ride isn't really up to B&M's standards of smoothness. I'd go so far as to say it's the roughest B&M I've ridden besides the standups.

I actually got great rides on Hydra last summer without one bit of headbanging. (although I still like talon more)

As to steel force, I genuinely though it was great fun. Because the restraints don't get tight I had a great time, sitting in the front, on those last hills as I would lift every time. It's also smooth and very very re-ridable.

[Diamondbacker27]

All supports for the lift hill on Lighting Run have been placed, If you want to see a picture. It is posted on their FaceBook Page.

[Koasterking48]

Slide complex is coming along:

Via Facebook

[GnastyGnoric7]

The slide complex is looking great, good to see the park getting a new lease on life.

[Mrlittle]

I'm not sure why but this picture gets me excited. From the Kentucky Kingdom Facebook.

 

[ratdogg68]

^ It is Looking Great, can't wait to ride it, already have my Season Pass.

Edited March 6, 2014 by ratdogg68

[Blue Turbo]

^^Me too. I am really loving the color of the track

[booink]

That Chance Mega-Lite is looking awesome ! It really will be a perfect fit fo KK and a great coaster overall !

[Gnome]

There are two ridiculously smooth B&Ms within walking distance of Steel Force. But, yeah, Steel Force has held up very well.

 

Talon is a great coaster, but I actually think Hydra is getting really rough for a B&M. I still ride it multiple times whenever I go to the park but this ride isn't really up to B&M's standards of smoothness. I'd go so far as to say it's the roughest B&M I've ridden besides the standups.

Much of the "smoothness" on b&ms really depend on the maintenance of the train. silver bullet will go through cycles of having a strong and noticeable rattle to being butter smooth. Likewise you find rides like scream which have that rattle no matter when you ride. This is based on my own observations though

[yay101]

I'm not sure why but this picture gets me excited.

 

Well, it's because it's the first Mega Lite-style coaster in America, it's New Kentucky Kingdom, and it's coaster construction in general! That's why! Haha

 

I can't wait for Lightning Run to open! It looks great!