larrygator Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Just caught up on everything including the videos. Nice to see Elissa being a trooper on the Mini Hu handling the spinning.
the ghost Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Thank you guys so much! LOVING these video uopdates... over an hour of awesome footage! Hope to go to this one day!
GriffyTiffy Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Very cool new things this year! So far, I am impressed with the Mini Hu. I love the idea of the bouncing back and forth like a frog hopping between lilypads. Big Fun by GCI is also amazing. The fact that a small park will easily be able to purchase such a high quality ride can do nothing but good for the industry. Thanks for the AWESOME coverage, guys! Griffin
brattius Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I always knew Orlando was the perfect place for IIAPA. Still, looking at all the videos, photos, posts, I can't help but recall my one visit to the tradeshow floor in 09, vegas, and shed a tear of remembrance and longing. Orlando is so much cooler than the whole west coast hopes to be!
Jhcbiinoc Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Thanks so much for the awesome and detailed coverage of the show! I would love to attend this someday. Lots of exciting developments, although I am most curious to find out who is getting the brand new Rocky Mountain coaster for 2013 as well as what parks will be getting the next Wing Riders in years to come! Edited November 17, 2011 by Jhcbiinoc
Angry_Gumball Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 After watching the 4th video, I think I have a favorite IAAPA attraction now: Fishpipe! Seriously, this thing looks awesome, could make a nice water park attraction that's limited on space. First I was wondering why they called it "Fish Pipe" but after watching, the riders in it looked like a bunch of fish flopping around inside the ball (especially when the 2 were in there).
Nrthwnd Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 So - when do you get one installed in your backyard, Robb?
christianscoasters Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I always like seeing pics of the Chance/Morgan booth. Their manufacturing plant is in Wichita, where I'm from. (I'm a student in Greeley, CO) I have a soft spot for them because of this
Squid Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I've always enjoyed your coverage of IAAPA. Thanks, and the Fishpipe looks amazing.
cal1br3tto Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Every year I think I won't be all that interested in IAAPA coverage, and every year I end up positively fascinated. Some random notes: - Love that Ferris wheel car. - For whatever reason, from photos the Mini-Hu reminds me of a smaller Huss Jumping. - I don't recall the original El Loco trains bothering me, but I'm happy to see S&S improving on them. - I'm a flat ride person, but I almost wonder if some of these new designs are too much even for me. Parks, PLEASE buy: - The Gravity Group's SplinterFX coasters. They just look so, so right. - GCI's Big Fun model (which somehow makes me think of RCT, in a good way). I can't wait to see where these end up!
Owl_Enthusiast Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Fishpipe is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. When I find one I'm definatly jumping in. I'm curious though, was the water inside cholrinated?
thrillrideseeker Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Fishpipe looks exhausting!! Great coverage thus far!! Can not wait for the next update!! ~Matt
Totopez Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Looking at your excellent coverage from IAAPA gives me the same feeling as the first time I was going to E3 or Tokyo Game Show. I guess I should switch from games industry to amusement. Or combine them.
pdcon Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Best Interview by far was pro slide, dude it just crazy. Its seems like he would be able to just go on and on and on about his rides, very energetic i love it. Seems like he has a lot of passion for what he does. not so thrilled about B&M. Oh Alberto from Zamperella seems crazy too .
GeForce Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Great interviews ! I hope some Rocky Mountain hotness comes to europe
matteocrepaldi Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I'm following on Facebook! Thank you for these great photo and video updates! It really does feel like being there with you! Can't wait to see more!!!
davisuke94 Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I Hope that a day, i can to go to IAAPA ;_; These objects are really amazing
coasterbear30 Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 I want that Bag O Crap more than life!!! Looks awesome!
Synshine Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 A couple of notes from the show today so far... - There's a strong rumor floating around that GCI has already sold a Big Fun, and well, I can't spill all the details I heard from the Mini Melts guy! I wonder how well a Big Fun would into the footprint of, say, a Vekoma Boomerang. Because I can think of one park that could stand to sell that and get a Big Fun instead, which is far better suited to their park's character and customer base. Their (rather old) Boomerang has nearly always been a walk on any time I've visited it in the last several years.
HPCrazy Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Got some nice stuff there. Good coverage as well!
robbalvey Posted November 17, 2011 Author Posted November 17, 2011 We'll give away this IAAPA Bag-O-Crap as soon as the thread gets 300 posts!
robbalvey Posted November 17, 2011 Author Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Best Interview by far was pro slide, dude it just crazy. Its seems like he would be able to just go on and on and on about his rides, very energetic i love it. Seems like he has a lot of passion for what he does. not so thrilled about B&M. Oh Alberto from Zamperella seems crazy too . Rick from ProSlide is one of my favorite people at IAAPA to interview! He loves TPR, and always is so full of energy when we talk to him. And yeah, seems to love what he does. Every time we walk by the ProSlide booth, you see the guy so animated in all of his meetings. It's really a great thing! The guys at B&M have always been a difficult interview. I haven't seen Claude at IAAPA in a number of years (maybe just never caught him), and Walter is always happy to do the interview for us, but he tells me "I can't really talk about much, and I'm not good with the cameras....", and Alberto, he's awesome! Always a fun guy to chat with! Here's the new video again in case you missed it: Edited November 17, 2011 by robbalvey
sspaz1000 Posted November 17, 2011 Posted November 17, 2011 Seriously can't wait to have enough time to watch all the videos in one go. But I have been following all the pictures on Facebook. So thanks for all the coverage so far!
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