coasterfreak101 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Wow. This thing looks GREAT! But, I agree with peteb, some of those turns look like they could cause pain. That opposite-banked turn looks like it could throw you the wrong way. I mean, I know that Hades has one, but I doubt that one is taken at the speed this one is. And then thre is that turn before the pop up into the safety block. It does look like they had to redo the design a little bit to fit that in, just like they redid it to squeee in the 3rd 90* bank. Possibly ouch. But, either way, whether there's some pain or not, this thing looks amazing, too bad I won't be able to ride for a few years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Will it beat "The Beast" for nightime rides..? IMO, it isn't deep enough in the woods to beat The Beast for night rides. Don't get me wrong though, I think the ride does look AMAZING. I am going to go opening weekend because this is the coaster I am looking forward to the most this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Yeesh, I would expect more from the GG, some of those transitions look awful and are going to be really rough at high speeds. The transition out of the first overbank (where it never really unbanks) looks pretty sketchy. The worst is the last turn out of the turnaround, it looks like they were building it and realized, "Hey, we have to make it turn more sharply or else it will go under the outbound track". That abrupt turn is either giong to provide some nice lats or be reall painful (or both). Thats actually the entrance to the first overbank and it doesnt unbank probably for a few reasons. One - its meant to be banked that way because the small hill previous is part of a curve. If the hill were straight it would have a very nasty effect. The natural way of physics actually calls for this. Two, you cant bank and unbank too fast in normal PTC trains. Not as fast as I think you would need too in this case. Youll be fine. Ive ridden far worse transitions with no problems. As for the last turn out of the turn around...I think you are mistaken again. The last turn is on the right - not the left. It comes out from the tunnel on the left and exits heading back on the right (looking at that picture). That section actually looks to be da-bomb because you go 90 to the right, then crazy pop of air while twisting then turn hard left and into the stretch back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willski Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 As for #1, I didn't realize it was the entrance and that it was leaving a curve. Otherwise, yeah, that would be a pretty sketchy transition. I still don't think it looks exactly right, but it is hand built on-site. http://www.thegravitygroup.com/voyage/03-06/pages/21.htm As for #2, you just confused me on the layout. The ride goes out on the left side (at least from the POV on that picture) and comes back on the right. I was saying that the turn just before the tunnel entry to go up into the MCBR looked like it lacked a lead-out, it just turns and levels. It looked pretty abrupt from the photo, but whatever. http://www.thegravitygroup.com/voyage/03-06/pages/28.htm It looks like the very last turn before you head up the hill toward the photographer is abruptly ended (has no lead-out). It might be just the camera angle, but it looks weird to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Oh man, I just have to find a way to Ride this coaster It looks like its going to be AWESOME Can't wait for some GREAT photo TR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Voyage is TESTING!!! Head on over to Holiblog to check out the latest: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html One of the first trains heading for it's run!!! We can't wait! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 You can catch it on the webcam if you're lucky. Look on the lift hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 whoever wondered if the voyage night rides would beat the beast.... that's not the question, as raven night rides hands down kills the beast's. Will voyage beat the raven.... only time will tell. -James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 The testing pictures look awesome!!!!! I'm looking forward to riding it during my midwest trip next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Looks great, I'm sure rides on this will be better than the Beast. Of course, I've had better nightrides in my car during rush hour traffic in the winter when it gets dark at 4:30 than I've had on the Beast. Its great that Holiday World keeps taking things to the next level, and that the Gravity Group is insane enough to design this! I'm glad its complete. Now maybe Great Adventure can call the Gravity Group and get the workers to head over there and help finish El Toro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatOne Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 If Hades was any indicator...this ride is going to be a Beast....and easily trump The Beast...the way a world-class sprinter would outrun an ACE'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman89 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Wow, they were fast to get people on this from the first test: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2006/04/what-difference-150-seconds-make.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 whoever wondered if the voyage night rides would beat the beast.... that's not the question, as raven night rides hands down kills the beast's. Will voyage beat the raven.... only time will tell.-James Before riding this thing, I can say that a day ride with your seat belt tightly fastened and holding on tight in the front seat will beat a backseat, no-selt-belt, hands-up, nighttime ride on The Beast. Holiday World knows what brakes do. They know that rides can be designed without them (save for Voyage's block brake), and they know how to make a spectacular ride. The real battle with me will be my No. 1 woodie Legend and Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Wow. That looks ever so slightly sweet. I'm determined to get on this sometime in the nest couple of years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFire Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Yeah its too bad they don't have a video out there just yet giving us some on ride footage... ahh... 8 more weeks... I guess I'll just have to settle with riding The Beast and Italian Job this weekend while waiting for Cedar Point and Geauga Lake to open its doors to another season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastered Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 What's the opening date for this great woodie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdad Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 May 6th opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 anybody know what change they made to the layout during the construction? people speculated an overbank and blah blah blah.... but what was the actual change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I know one change they made was that they added a third 90 degree banked turn, located in the turnaround. The last portion of the turnaround is now a S-curve with both turns banked at 90 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 some of those turns look like they could cause pain Oh, ye of little faith. I'm a total weenie, but I rode twice. It's a very aggressive ride, but not painful at all. The 90-degree track sections are indescribable. Riding toward the back is great, because you can see everyone up front riding on their sides. The first tunnel is a total "head chopper." Nothing on our other coasters can compare. I can't imagine not ducking (and, again, it's fun to ride toward the back and see everyone else duck). My favorite part (so far) is the underground triple down. But what do I know? Better come ride it for yourself... Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 By the way Paula, it's looking like a certain Phil from North Carolina may in fact be going to HoliWood Nights. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 The guy you asked me to email? Did I scare him? Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 He was pretty confused, to say the least. I feigned innocence when he asked me if I had anything to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Oh, great ... so now he thinks I just email people out of the blue: "Look ... just attend the event, okay?" PR Stalker Woman strikes again! Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hey Paula, how is the speed on the way back? does she keep rockin' the speed all the way thru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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