Dietcokevan Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Give me a "V" - V Give me an "E" - E Give me a "K" - K Give me an "O" - O Give me a "M" - M Give me an "A" - A Give me a "H" - H Give me a "Y" - Y Give me a "P" - P Give me an "E" - E Give me a "R" - R Put it all together and what does that spell? "Vekoma Hyper!" YAY!!! They will test out those new B&M, I mean Vekoma four seater trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've bought into the Intamin giga idea. It might be wishful thinking but it makes more sense than another launch IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCLcoasters Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ZOMG!!! It's publicity for KD's new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esvadj Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ZOMG!!! It's publicity for KD's new ride! I saw this on our local news last night. You can click the link and vote in the poll as to what you think it is: http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/UFO_at_kings_dominion_2009_06_15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5871 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I can't believe people actually think that this is a UFO. I worked at KD last fall and I saw the smoke ring quite a few times. It is very strange looking and I was a little freaked out when I first saw it, but once you figure out what it is it makes sense. It's not a very uncommon occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cixot Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I can't believe people actually think that this is a UFO. I worked at KD last fall and I saw the smoke ring quite a few times. It is very strange looking and I was a little freaked out when I first saw it, but once you figure out what it is it makes sense. It's not a very uncommon occurrence. Not to be rude, but how does smoke stay like that for 10 minutes? Wouldn't the wind blow it away after a couple of seconds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I saw this on our local news last night. You can click the link and vote in the poll as to what you think it is: http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/UFO_at_kings_dominion_2009_06_15 That was seriously on the news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5871 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Not to be rude, but how does smoke stay like that for 10 minutes? Wouldn't the wind blow it away after a couple of seconds? I don't know exactly how it does that... I have a feeling it has something to do with what they use to produce the smoke. It's definitely not your average smoke. Perhaps there is an additive in it that keeps the smoke together and therefore more visible. Sure, if there lots of wind it'll blow the smoke apart, but if there is only a very slight breeze (1-2 mph I would guess) then the ring stays together. This is all just a guess, but rest assured that it's not a UFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Here is an explanation of what that "UFO" actually is... They undoubtedly rank amongst the most eccentric sky phenomena on the planet: the metres-wide rings of vapour or smoke that can be seen floating through the air on occasion. The physics behind these "vortex rings" is very complex. Moreover, vortex rings do not always form in the same way. In most instances, the rings are formed by air mixed with smoke or steam that is forced out of a (relatively) small circular or cylindrical opening (this can be a chimney, the barrel of a canon, or a vent in a volcano crater). Because of the drag of the surface of the opening, the air expelled from the centre will move faster than the air exiting the opening near the edge. The air from the sides is sucked in, and a circular motion is created. In this way, a doughnut-shaped vortex is formed, just like a smoke ring that is blown from a smoker's lips. The ring-shape is maintained due to the rotational motion of the air flowing in the vortex ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad5871 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ^ Cool. Thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esvadj Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I saw this on our local news last night. You can click the link and vote in the poll as to what you think it is: http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/UFO_at_kings_dominion_2009_06_15 That was seriously on the news? Must have been a slow news day in VA Beach, I saw it on the 5:30 and the 11:00 local NBC news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfreak519 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I can believe its an Intamin, but I dont think wee going to be seeing anything over 250 feet right now. I dont see CF investing in something of the 300-400 ft magnitude for Kings Dominion. I also have no idea why they would take those supports away and then bring the track in. I HIGHLY doubt they would send them to the wrong park, and they wouldnt unload them if they were just stopping before they got to Carowinds/another park. My guess is that something was wrong with them and they need to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 ^I can believe it .. kings dominion has alot of competition its closest neighbor got national attention with the dive coaster concept and constantly noted as a beautiful park.... the other neighbor although no where close in ratings still has a good selection of rides with different experiences.... where KD only offers launched, wood out n back, and loops nothing else. So I think if height is where this ride is going... CF will want to make all others on the east coast bow ... I think they can do this by going to a giga coaster.... no point in stopping at 250 might as well go the extra 50. Intamin is one to push the limits if they were going to stay with 200' - 250' range they would've went with B&M (Don't you think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Heretic Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 The UFO, my guess is weird air physics type phenomononomonon. Especialy when I see this other video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47C6m5yyUwI And this one... And mostly this one from Burning Man EDITED to remove a dumb question that was answered like 4 pages ago, cos I couldnt be bothered to read it all, lazy ass that I am. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Give me a "V" - VGive me an "E" - E Give me a "K" - K Give me an "O" - O Give me a "M" - M Give me an "A" - A Give me a "H" - H Give me a "Y" - Y Give me a "P" - P Give me an "E" - E Give me a "R" - R Put it all together and what does that spell? "Vekoma Hyper!" YAY!!! They will test out those new B&M, I mean Vekoma four seater trains. Give me an "N" - N! Give me an "O" - O! What's that spell? NO! Seriously, every single sign points to this being an Intamin at this point. What makes you think it is a Vekoma as of now? I can't believe people thought that "UFO" was news worthy, slow news day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ^ ... It was a joke, I don't really know what this ride is... You gotta steal my awesome cheerleader style too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 In a follow up to my earlier post, it seems that someone over at CWMania.com has indeed seen the supports that seem to be the ones that showed up at KD at Canada's Wonderland... I am curious, has any more pieces at KD shown up yet? Here is a link to the CWMania forum topic... http://www.cwmania.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1366&start=570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well i hope this is no messed up games, making some fans anxious for their park to get a new ride and the other one gets it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théo the little french Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 A member of Coastersworld.fr who work for Maurer, has seen on Drop Magazine that the launched coaster in Ferrari World (or whatever its name) is an Intamin ride. This ride has the same rails and supports style, so this is gonna be an Intamin too!^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCLcoasters Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ^ where have you been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 In a follow up to my earlier post, it seems that someone over at CWMania.com has indeed seen the supports that seem to be the ones that showed up at KD at Canada's Wonderland... I am curious, has any more pieces at KD shown up yet? Here is a link to the CWMania forum topic... http://www.cwmania.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1366&start=570 Track has shown up at KD. If supports are showing up at CW then it's for a different ride. I'd also want to see photos of the supports that are showing up in Canada prior to taking this rumor seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisher1095 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 http://www.cwmania.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1366&start=600 These aren't pictures but several people have claimed to see them. Also, Dick Kinzel has been sited at CW, like at KD a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 My thoughts on the 2010 Dominion Ride. Enjoy! (For entertainment purposes only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ^Nice assumption of the layout there...I like how that OBT off the drop goes close to rebel yell but I think the 2nd half would feature more hills than that,or at least I hope it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom25 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ^^ Yeah, it is fun to see and speculate (no doubt). Thank you. Of course your drawing is more MF, while my wish is a giga sized RoS. Counting down the days till the end of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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