bobbinbop20 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Intamin Giga, as in something like MF? Or is it something else? But lets hope its everything MF should be and isnt. AKA Actually have airtime, directional changes and overall less boringness. ^Exactly! Why does everyone think MF is so good anyway? When I rode it I was like, wow this is pretty dang boring! I like Raging Bull sooooo much more! Thats one of my favorite B&M's but then again.... B&M is my absolute favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^^^I am actually far less interested in the B&M going to Carowinds because I have a feeling it'll just be another stupid Airtime Machine with a hammerhead and two twists, the Giga on the other hand has possibilities to be a better version of the #2 ranked coaster in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^^^I am actually far less interested in the B&M going to Carowinds because I have a feeling it'll just be another stupid Airtime Machine with a hammerhead and two twists, the Giga on the other hand has possibilities to be a better version of the #2 ranked coaster in the world did you say a stupid airtime machine...lol lol If I want speed i'll let my windows down and hit 130 mph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Ugh, I hate how everyone keeps comparing this to Millennium Force...a coaster built a decade ago. Sure, they are both Giga Coasters, but besides the height, what makes you think they will have anything in common? That's like comparing Oblivion to Griffon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Does anybody know if this thing is going to have a launch or a traditional lift hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^^^I am actually far less interested in the B&M going to Carowinds because I have a feeling it'll just be another stupid Airtime Machine with a hammerhead and two twists, the Giga on the other hand has possibilities to be a better version of the #2 ranked coaster in the world did you say a stupid airtime machine...lol lol If I want speed i'll let my windows down and hit 130 mph... I say stupid because Turns+Air are more my thing, not just repetitive air which is what both Behemoth and Dback are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEricHP Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 No Friggin' Way... I would have thought a giga would be the LAST thing any park would get right now! But that's awesome! I hope its true. With the new track type and the fact that MF will be a decade old.. I doubt it'll be a clone! Why would they spend that much and build a clone..? So personally I'd say there's more of a chance of this being a 300 foot clone of a Vekoma Rollerskater than a MF clone. Not sure if this has been answered yet but does the term "giga" mean that its def. a lift hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Does anybody know if this thing is going to have a launch or a traditional lift hill? Wasn't KD rumored to get a TTD clone (or coaster similar) a while ago? If that's the case, it wouldn't surprise me at all if this were launched. I have no clue, though. Not sure if this has been answered yet but does the term "giga" mean that its def. a lift hill? No, not at all. Millennium Force would still be a "Giga" coaster, launched or lift. Same with TTD, it would still be a "Strata" coaster either way. That term simply refers to the height, not necessarily the style of getting to said height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfreak519 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 So personally I'd say there's more of a chance of this being a 300 foot clone of a Vekoma Rollerskater than a MF clone. Oh...my...GOD I want to see a 300 ft rollerskater!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingbooba Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 You know, what if KD just stenciled in "Giga Coaster" in the corner to throw everyone off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Does anybody know if this thing is going to have a launch or a traditional lift hill? I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^I don't, but I'm going to pretend like I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Intamin Giga, as in something like MF? Or is it something else? But lets hope its everything MF should be and isnt. AKA Actually have airtime, directional changes and overall less boringness. ^Exactly! Why does everyone think MF is so good anyway? When I rode it I was like, wow this is pretty dang boring! I like Raging Bull sooooo much more! Thats one of my favorite B&M's but then again.... B&M is my absolute favorite Mhm... thats what I was talking about... But anyway, is anyone on board with my Western theme predicts, I mean its all CF has been doing lately with red tracks. When is CF going to get me my hyper coaster at KBF, I mean California only has one, and its not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^Where is Knott's gonna put a 5,000ft coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^Burn down Ghostrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Ugh, I hate how everyone keeps comparing this to Millennium Force...a coaster built a decade ago. Sure, they are both Giga Coasters, but besides the height, what makes you think they will have anything in common? The comparisons are likely because it's the same company building the coaster using the same vendor who is delivering the same ride type. Also, there's not really a glut of 300-399 ft. coasters to compare this new one to. It's a perfectly valid question: Will this new coaster be designed primarily for speed or airtime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derange77 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 it has nothing to do with metric conversions I was just saying that just to give a lame duck excuse as to why someone always says "a b&m over 230ft is a no go" I just get tired of people saying whatever coaster company wont build whatever just because a company hadnt built it yet. Maybe it cost substancially much more to build a coaster over 230ft by B&M due to extra measures that have to be taken but to say they wont when they clearly have is kinda contradictive... And I find it kinda ironic he states "over the past 7 years he's been told by numerous Cedar Fair, Busch, and Six Flags managerial-types " B&M wont build a coaster over 230ft when silver star was built....what a minute here it comes... 7 YEARS AGO!!! From "what I've heared", the problem is the length of the chain. If the chain get's too long, it's too heavy and will give problems. This makes the 230ft height still valid: SilverStar starts at about 10ft in the air, so the lift hill is about 230 ft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Cow Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 PErsonally I find it odd that people put down MF. 300 ft is a big difference from 200 ft if you think about it. Imagine the difference you get between, say Gemini's first drop and Magnum's? I'd say there is plenty of difference there. Am I the only one who thinks that a 300 ft drop does the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Clear Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Not sure if this has been answered yet but does the term "giga" mean that its def. a lift hill? According to the Intamin website, it does. "Lifts and Brakes The vehicles are pulled up the lift by means of a catch car, which is connected to a steel cable system. The cable guiding and hoisting unit uses well proven technology from the Swiss Cable Car Industry. Intamin has developed an innovative and unique system in order to pick up the train while still located in the horizontal load position, without the use of a secondary drive system. This guarantees a smooth acceleration and transition into the 45 degree steep lift. The brakes are designed as failsafe eddy-current braking units. Both Systems (the lift and brake) represent proven technologies as they are in use on a multitude of other Intamin rides." This is included in the description of a Giga Coaster. There's also a video of Millennium force, which definitely confirms that this will be a Millennium Force clone only with a completely different track technology, because that makes perfect sense to design a brand new kind of track to build an otherwise exact replica of a ten year old ride that's sinking. IT'S SIIIINKIIIINNG!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Has anyone heard the opening date for this ride? I'm going next year, and I'd like to know if it'll be open when I'm there. Is it testing yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technfxrick Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yes, its testing right now, were just waiting for them to put the rings on then we will be all set.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'm going next year, and I'd like to know if it'll be open when I'm there. I'm going to book non-refundable airfare, hotel, and car rental to go to KD on opening day weekend next year. It'll totally be the park's fault if I miss the new coaster next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I hate to be the loser who's asking about an inside joke everyone else gets, but what the deal with the rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 ^It's all in the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 From "what I've heared", the problem is the length of the chain. If the chain get's too long, it's too heavy and will give problems. This makes the 230ft height still valid: SilverStar starts at about 10ft in the air, so the lift hill is about 230 ft... Steel Dragon 2000 is 318 feet tall and uses a chain lift system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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