chickenbowl Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Today?! Well time to put in that final guess then! IBox makeover (therefore making it completely steel) of one side of the track. I'm guessing 3 inversions, one being a Medusa-like first drop! No racing or dueling. How was my prediction guys? I can't tell if it's 2 or 3 inversions with that 140 degree stall, probably 2! Anyway, I'm suprised how close I was. This looks amazing! Surely more airtime than I imagined and this definitely makes KK a must visit park now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) So glad an RMC is only two hours away from me now! Looks fantastic. Also, holy cow that frame rate is awful. Can someone recreate this in NL2 with a better computer please? Edited July 20, 2015 by Koasterking48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) It looks good and I like the name. Kind of an odd announcement, figured the park would of posted something by now. It's pretty much a guarantee that WLKY posted information before they were instructed to by the park since KK just release a statement while I was typing this post.. Edited July 20, 2015 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projektion Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) I don't know what to think about this, the YT account the video was uploaded on was just today which makes me think it could be a fake, but the video itself has the same hallmarks as the Kolmarden Wildfire NL2 video (NL1 thick auto generated supports, deleted supports on the inversions). Edit: Nvm, just saw they posted it on the parks Facebook page. Edited July 20, 2015 by Projektion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 RMC never fails to amaze me with their creations, and Storm Chaser is no exception. Looks very intense with lots of airtime. Next time I make a long coaster trip, I'll definitely have to make Kentucky Kingdom one of my stops just for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Since it is I-box, it'll technically be RMC's first entirely steel coaster. Edit again: wait the website is saying that it'll have a layer of wood? Edited July 20, 2015 by Koasterking48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) http://www.kentuckykingdom.com/comingsoon/storm-chaser/ KENTUCKY KINGDOM ANNOUNCES ITS MOST EXCITING COASTER YET! STORM CHASER TO DEBUT IN 2016 Louisville, Kentucky, July 20, 2015: Kentucky Kingdom announces the upcoming addition of Storm Chaser, its fifth roller coaster and second new coaster since the theme park reopened 14 months ago. Kentucky Kingdom is recognized within the amusement industry for its diverse mix of thrilling coasters, which include Thunder Run, the classic wooden coaster ranked among the top “woodies” in the world; T3, its newly revamped and reopened suspended looping coaster; Lightning Run, a one-of-a-kind hyper coaster introduced in 2014 and rated among the top 25 steel coasters in the world by Amusement Today; and the Roller Skater, a whimsically themed family coaster and a favorite with all ages. With the objective of offering its guests something truly unique, the park commissioned Rocky Mountain Construction to design and build its fifth and newest coaster. According to John Mulcahy, the park’s Director of Marketing and Communication, “Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) is on the leading edge of coaster design and engineering, admired by both coaster enthusiasts and industry professionals.” Mulcahy went on to say, “What makes Storm Chaser so special is that it will have RMC’s unique and patented iBox track, which will rest on wood, creating the “feel” of a wooden coaster, but will be supported by a steel superstructure. This yields a ride that’s smooth as glass, yet also very fast and intense. The iBox track also allows for the addition of exciting elements not normally associated with traditional wooden coasters.” Some might refer to Storm Chaser as a hybrid coaster, but it’s actually an entirely new category of coaster. There are only five other parks in the world to have a coaster with the revolutionary iBox track and they are the marquee attractions at some of the largest parks in the world, including Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, California), Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, Texas), and Six Flags New England (Agawam, Massachusetts). “These other iBox coasters have gotten rave reviews and we’re very proud to be joining their ranks,” remarked Mulcahy. Storm Chaser will give our guests a coaster experience like no other in the region.” Mulcahy continued, “Storm Chaser, standing 100 feet tall at its highest point, will be the first coaster in America to feature a barrel roll drop from a 10-story lift hill, not to mention a near-perpendicular 78-degree angle of descent. But that’s just the beginning. That first roll is followed by a stall dive, a tip-out corner, airtime hills, a twisted airtime drop, and even a corkscrew, features that simply can’t be offered on traditional wooden coasters.” Mulcahy confirmed that Storm Chaser will replace the coaster formerly known as Twisted Twins. Work on this project has already begun and Storm Chaser will be ready for its first riders when the park opens in the spring of 2016. Ed Hart, President and CEO of Kentucky Kingdom, noted, “Since we’re all about creating exceptional thrills at Kentucky Kingdom, Storm Chaser fits the bill. Storm Chaser would normally cost as much as $15 million all-in, but we’re saving money by using some of the existing superstructure from Twisted Twins. However, because of the new configuration, taller lift hill, and many other innovative features, we are essentially redesigning and building a new coaster.” Hart went on to ask, “When’s the last time you dropped ten stories while doing a barrel roll?” Fred Grubb, co-founder and “chief innovator” of RMC, added, “We are thrilled to have been selected for this project and to help introduce our special brand of coaster design to Kentucky. Storm Chaser will be one of the most exciting coasters we’ve ever built!” Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay is open daily through August 11th, the weekend of August 15th and 16th. Kentucky Kingdom (only) operates as part of the Kentucky State Fair August 20 through 30 (see website for alternate operating hour and ticketing). Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay then reopen for Labor Day weekend and select weekends during the month of September (check park schedule via kentuckykingdom.com). Edited July 21, 2015 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Since it is I-box, it'll technically be RMC's first entirely steel coaster. It's stated in the press release that it uses some of TT's structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcurry11 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 In a technical sense, yes. But because the support is steel and not the normal wood RMC works with, it does not become a 'hybrid'. It is such an interesting super structure on this. Steel is a lot harder to work with then wood, so I am guessing not much is going to be added in terms of changing the footprint of the coaster dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Wow, that layout looks incredible! I love that RMC is putting some new elements into this coaster and not just copying their other creations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Sweet. Two excellent reasons to get to Kentucky Kingdom now! Now if only they'd blow up T3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMarkSta Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 This looks great! I can't wait to ride this next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcurry11 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hold up. This is the first I-Box outside of Six Flags correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Figured it would be a long time before I got back to Mexico to ride a barrel roll drop again. Now I'll have one just over two hours down I-71! Can't wait for more coaster enthusiasts to experience it -- it was probably my favorite part of Medusa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 This is great news, indeed. I hope it proves to be a big hit for Kentucky Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneygrabber Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I am completely and utterly freaking out in excitement!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 First Lightning Run, now this? Kentucky Kingdom is getting higher on my bucket list for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 At first glance I thought the layout looked somewhat bland, but after a little thinking and looking at aerial photos of Twisted Twins I have come to the conclusion that the layout is actually pretty good. I blame the poor first impression on the terrible NL video. No doubt this will be a big hit for KK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have to say, this layout seems very unimaginative and boring compared to the other RMCs. I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun and a world class ride, but we've seen what RMC can do and this just looks half-assed next to it. Almost like something somebody designed in nl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Great job RMC and KK! That trick track double up seems nice. Definitely getting a season pass next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Looks like I've got no other choice but to do that Southeast US tour next summer that I've been putting off!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The complaining has already started...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have to say, this layout seems very unimaginative and boring compared to the other RMCs. I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun and a world class ride, but we've seen what RMC can do and this just looks half-assed next to it. Almost like something somebody designed in nl2 I completely disagree! For what this is (a pre-existing coaster under 100' tall) this is an excellent use of the layout. There's a TON of airtime and unique elements all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hold up. This is the first I-Box outside of Six Flags correct? Yes. No there is not doubt RMC never had an exclusive contract with six flags This looks really awesome! Can't wait to see how much airtime those "normal" hills will deliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have to say, this layout seems very unimaginative and boring compared to the other RMCs. I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun and a world class ride, but we've seen what RMC can do and this just looks half-assed next to it. Almost like something somebody designed in nl2 This is the smallest RMC coaster conversion yet. Twisted Twins were only 80' tall, and with RMC adding twenty more feet, there is only so much potential energy to work with. And Storm Chaser does a lot more than other coasters of this size . It'll most likely kick ass, so it's welcomed in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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