themeparkman25 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I believe it is a catch car or lift of some kind. According to the website, it says they spin you before the big drop, leading me to believe it is a lift. I could be wrong though. http://www.vekoma.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 The seating is 2-3-3-2? That's what it looks like. I'm not sure why they needed OTSRs on this ride. Regardless, it looks rather interesting. Perhaps one of these with an additional car might make for a ride with decent capacity for a larger park. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ^They have OTSR's for the same reason the Intamins have them, it's vertical and they probably have to have a little more restraint than just LB's. I can also imagine it being a little more comfortable with an OTSR than with a LB. I must say that I have been very exited to see the Big Air. though it doesn't look as detailed as in the concept art on Vekoma's webpage, it still looks like one of the most interesting coasters I've seen. Can't wait to see if any more pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterfan99 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 The seating is 2-3-3-2? That's what it looks like. It is hard to see, but if you look at the 2nd car in the picture of the front of the train you can see 2-4-4-2. In the front care it looks 2-3-3-2, but that might just be the angle of the photo. The ride looks like great fun and hopefully we can see this ride style come the the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Has anyone seen any information about an opening date for this thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcxs Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 "End of 2009" says so on thier website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I was looking at the stats of this coaster on the Vekoma website, and this thing makes the Intamin half pipes loo like kiddie coasters. This will be Vekoma's tallest and fastest coaster, standing 197ft tall with a top speed of 67mph. That thing is going to be going as close to the top as it can get than, if my theory is correct. SheiKra is 200 feet up, and 70mph, that thing (as you said) is 197ft tall and 67mph. To me it sounds like it's cutting it a little close to the edge of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ^So do the Intamin Half Pipes though. I am sure this ride will have those giant springs on top as well, along with over speed sensors at the bottom that would fault the ride out if it was going too fast. Should be cool if they manage to get the cars to spin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavs Fan Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Wow, that does look pretty cool. This would actually be like you are on a skateboard if the cars rotate 180 degrees on top like one of you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 It should have half-pipes made out of concrete (or other suitable material) on the sides as the track goes vertical, as well as a few lights according to this page on Vekoma's site. Vekoma's Big Air website page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ^Not really, that's just extra theming. That's like saying every Vekoma mine train should have intricate rock work, even though that's simply not the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 ^They have OTSR's for the same reason the Intamins have them, it's vertical and they probably have to have a little more restraint than just LB's. I can also imagine it being a little more comfortable with an OTSR than with a LB. And if I am not mistaken, it stops you facing downwards vertically like a Giant Inverted Boomerang. Because you're completely vertical, your entire upper body would be folded over. I think it's supposed to be themed more to airplanes than skateboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcHg5265 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Did this ride ever open? Does anyone have any information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Found these photos online from Speedbug.pixnet.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absimilliard Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I was at that park 2 weeks ago and it wasn't running. It looked like the ride was able to run, but, due to rain, they kept the cars covered in tarps and I could not see what it looked like under. Interesting park, similar to Toverland! They had a huge Vekoma Shoot the Chutes, a Fabbri Booster (included with admission), the Big Air and a few flats outside. Inside the building, a custom Vekoma rollerskater with ROTM like effects, the whole Zamperla kiddie catalogue, a few flats and an interesting Soarin' knock off called "Taiwan Formosa". It showed beautiful scenes from Taiwan, in a smaller theater and with real simulator movements. On the roof was a Zamperla Samba Tower, Flying Carousel and a Fabbri spinning coaster. Interesting park and the Crowne Plaza that just opened in the same resort is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Should have added at the bottom of post..... Photos of the whole park and other attractions to be found here... http://speedbug.pixnet.net/blog/post/25723568 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 This is huge. I was nervous on the Halfpipe at Mall of America. This would be crazy fun. But it looks like it has "stuff" on one side, and not the other. Does it lift up one side then just roll back and forth? Or is it launched back and forth like the Intamins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcHg5265 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 This is huge. I was nervous on the Halfpipe at Mall of America. This would be crazy fun. But it looks like it has "stuff" on one side, and not the other. Does it lift up one side then just roll back and forth? Or is it launched back and forth like the Intamins? Here is Vekoma's explanation: http://www.vekoma.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=21 And a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYhQRkDfmhI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Now only if Superman: EFK could do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 The pictures of that park look great. How is it that every other park in the world has incredible theming and parks in America have awful theming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 The pictures of that park look great. How is it that every other park in the world has incredible theming and parks in America have awful theming? They don't have to pay their grunt workers as much as we do, and therefore they have more money to put emphasis on theming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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