Dapalm Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It looks really good. I thought it wasn't going to be a great coaster when they presented it (it looked like it was designed in the 90's) but it has changed my mind to the point that now I love it. With that cheap price I could see a lot of them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Looks awesome! I also heard on the radio this morning that Kroger is selling season passes for $69.95 (online they are $99.95). After seeing the video I just might have to do that instead this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think it looks a little bit rattly, I hope it's because of a bad camera mounting. Otherwise it seems to haul A$$ after it enters the high speed curves. The camera mount does seem to be a little loose; we will know Saturday how LR rides though. It does seem loose as even on the lift hill it shakes a bit. The pacing looks pretty good! And so does its twistyness!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Seems like someone posted the POV a little early...It's coming up as a private video now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotanicalStig Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Seems like someone posted the POV a little early...It's coming up as a private video now. Try these. Looks like a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 This thing looks like a real winner, and it's nice to see such fast transitions and abrupt airtime hills coming from Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hope it rides as good as it looks. That could mean more of these popping up (and maybe some hypers too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 ^^ The abrupt airtime doesn't surprise me.....if Phantom's Revenge taught me anything, it's that Morgan can do abrupt airtime!! Lightning Run looks quite awesome!! I love how fast it tears through the course. And the airtime does appear to be quite strong, which is of course a great thing! I also like the look of those quick turns right before the final bunny hops. Just looks like a real winner overall. Hopefully it rides as wonderfully as it looks like it does! I also dig the look of that metallic purple train! Now to somehow find my way to Kentucky...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm probably going to open up a can of worms, but... Sheesh, those lap restraints look restrictive. I'd rather have trains with closed fronts instead of those shin bar thingies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Wow, if this is the cheaper alternative to the Intamin Mega-Lite, I won't be surprised when it starts popping up at parks around the world. High quality for a lower price than the competition - nothing could really make for a more competitive option. I'm not sure how it would compare to the megalite price wise. There's no transatlantic shipping to consider, and also the deal is fully done in the same country as it is built. If these were to be considered they would probably end up similar in costs. But it is definitely a great opportunity for Chance to conquer the US market, even though I wish you get a megalite soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 This will definitely put Chance back in the coaster game. Excited to see what other projects of theirs pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRider92 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Wow, that purple sure does pop. What I'm hope that happens is, with companies like Mack and Chance Morgan showing they can create awesome 'lite' designs and parks showing an openness to purchasing these coasters, maybe Intamin will start to push their Megalite models a little more to stay ahead. We could be on the verge of a bit of a coaster war again, instead this time the idea is smaller instead of taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm probably going to open up a can of worms, but... Sheesh, those lap restraints look restrictive. I'd rather have trains with closed fronts instead of those shin bar thingies. They are almost completely identical to Outlaw Run and that ride kicks a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Saw a Lamberghini today and thought Ride Centerline got some inspiration from this car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Just watched the ridercam . . . the ride looks even more intense from that angle! This coaster seems to get MORE intense as the coaster goes on, so the riders should slam into the brakes with a smile on their faces - definetely no letdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyKingdomMike Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yep, Chance Rides has posted the Rider Cam POV for all to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid21 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It's awesome to hear them talking about how smooth and great it is at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapesLie Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have a feeling we might start seeing these pop up in a lot of places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 "Smoothest coaster I have ever ridden!" That is certainly a good sign! Can't wait for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreaminNewEngland Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Those leg restraints look annoying, hopefully the other chance versions of this that pop up wont have them. But that ride looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyKingdomMike Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I don't see a big deal with the leg restraints, they're just there to keep your shin from hitting the lap bar frame. Mike and Dick Chance legs ain't really touching them in the video, just there as a precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Anne, from Irvine Ondrey Engineering (those in charge of the electrical aspect of Lightning Run), tested the ride and here is her review : it's in my top ten now. You come into the brake run wide eyed and open mouthed because it's relentless, suprising, and intense to the very end. Absolutely breathtaking. Seriously. Not just saying that because it's our client, this is the coaster geek in me talking here. -Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 LR looks like it never lets up! It almost reminds me of a steel GCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Looks pretty wild (especially after seeing the rider cam). Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 LR looks like it never lets up! It almost reminds me of a steel GCI. I really thought the same thing as well but hopefully with more intensity and airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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