robbalvey Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Every time I see this thread... "What coaster would you rebuild?" All I can think of is "Why on earth did the Chinese choose the SLC?!?!?"
Angle O. Descent Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 I would re-build Son of Beast as an Intamin pre-fab (like El Toro). No more complaints of roughness, lawsuits, or other BS.
DarienLaker Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 I would rebuild Kennywood's Steel Phantom as B&M looping coaster with gold track and black supports and some trims to make it smoother. I also wouldn't mind the former Batman stand up coaster from Six Flags Astroworld being rebuilt at Darien Lake or even Avalanche Run at Cedar Point!
cfc Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Every time I see this thread... "What coaster would you rebuild?" All I can think of is "Why on earth did the Chinese choose the SLC?!?!?" That is an excellent question. Perhaps Golden Horse wanted to prove they could inflict even more pain than Vekoma?
larrygator Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Perhaps Golden Horse looked on rcdb.com and saw that there are dozens of operating SLC and came to the conclusion that it was popular based on the number of installations.
cfc Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Perhaps Golden Horse looked on rcdb.com and saw that there are dozens of operating SLC and came to the conclusion that it was popular based on the number of installations. Then said, "Hey--we can do that!" Edited January 5, 2013 by cfc
jray21 Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Wacky Soapbox Racers at Knott's, and Big Dipper at Playland at the Beach.
OrientExpressForever Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 As others have said, I would absolutely want to ride any of the Traver coasters, namely: Crystal Beach Cyclone Revere Beach Lightning Palisades Park Cyclone Oaks Amusement Park Zip The question is, could modern technologies for building woodies make the CB Cyclone a viable coaster in today's theme park scene without altering the original design and specs? To be viable, it would have to appeal to a reasonable segment of the GP and be re-ride-able, not be prone to inflicting injuries or extreme discomfort, and not tear itself apart or become a total maintenance nightmare. Is it possible using the original design or would it have to be tweaked or heavily altered for it to even be insurable? What would be the best manufacturer to take on the task? Intamin with prefab track? GCI with their expertise in twister style coasters and exceptional rolling stock? RMC with topper track or I beam? What rolling stock would be best? Millenium Flyers, Timberliners, Gerstlauer 2 or 3 benchers, PTC 2 or 3 benchers, or something custom designed? Whatever the end result, if anyone actually took on a CB Cyclone recreation or re-imagining, I would be there opening day, squealing like a giddy school kid!
CpBluestreakCp Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I'd love to go back to the 60's in order to ride the coasters at Euclid Beach. My parents always talk about remembering it and it sounded like a classic Lakeside park.
australianalex Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Eagle Fortress. I know it hasn't actually been demolished yet, but it's just a matter of time unfortunately. Aska sounds like it was a great woodie, so I'd love to have been able to ride it.
megamatt Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Revere Beach Cyclone(Church) or Coney Island Bobs/Tornado(Church). Church was a mastermind, its such a shame so few of his coasters survived to the present date.
JJLehto Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Crystal Beach Cyclone Airplane Coaster Cyclone Racer Switchback Railway (lol why the hell not?) Drachen Fire. Back in time. I know it may have caused brain trauma and was probably terrible but it was unqiue, and wicked. And when I went to Busch Gardens it sat there...SBNO mocking me Son of Beast, with the new wooden coaster technology so it'd be less death inducing, and hopefully quicker. (and no loop)
xChris125x Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Steel Phantom reimagined and rebuilt by B&M. I feel had Kennywood waited a few more years when B&M started to take over the market the coaster would still be around today.
JJLehto Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Penn State man! After such a long gap (thanks to my f-in laziness) I'll finally graduate in May I always wanted the Vekoma SLC re built by B&M. It would be an intense ride but without the brain trauma! Including Jubilee Odyssey. I think it looks cool but could be less painful and ironed out to fix those stalls (if it still happens).
XII Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Crystal Beach Cyclone Airplane Coaster Revere Beach Lightning The Bat @ Kings Island Eagles Fortress Moonsault Scramble
vertigomkie Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I'd bring Stealth back to California's Great America; the park really needed that anchor attraction more than it needed the water park. Even from a non-thrill seekers perspective, CGA is just mediocre in all respects right now.
Randomman295 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Flying Turns. Except I would actually open it.
Bane Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I wish I could have been able to experience the Virginia Reel at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 If I could only pick one... I would go back to 1984 and ride Moonsault Scramble at Fuji-Q Highland. Experiencing 6 Gs and riding 'technically' the world's first hypercoaster would be amazing.
Nrthwnd Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 I would expand the space and spread out the layout that Goudurix currently occupies at Parc Asterix. Although that triple loop is sometimes (?) a painful experience, I think it could be better, possibly, with a tiny bit more 'running track' to it, around and within it. Everything else has spread all around it, so why not this coaster too? My choice. >>>>>>> And Go back in time to ride DL Matterhorn, the way it was originally designed to do, run single cars. The left side was awesome, I remember.... at age 10! <<<<<<<<<< The coaster in question..... at Parc Asterix, France. 2008 TPR Tour. Oops. Maybe 4 loops????
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