PKI Jizzman Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Mr. Freeze was probably the most underrated coaster I've been on, I loved the hell out of that ride. Of course everyone loves Maverick, it's got everything in a coaster; airtime, inversions, twists, drops - and I haven't had any problems with it being rough. California Screamin' is kind of weak but the ride overall is pretty great. Wicked Twister's launch is fun when you come through the station the second time around, impulse coasters are fun! I really forget about those rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I like to prefer magnetic launches over launch systems using cable/pusher  Magnetic Intamin - Cheetah Hunt Mack - Blue Fire - can't wait for multi-launch Helix Gerstlauer - launched Eurofighter - Fluch von Novgorod  Cable/Pusher Schwarzkopf - Shuttle-Loop flywheel Intamin - Xcelerator/Kanonen/... Vekoma - Rock'n'Roller Coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 ^To be fair, Rock'n Roller Coaster is a combination of magnetic and cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'd vote for Premier or Intamin, though I haven't had a chance to try an S&S yet I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I would really love to see a launched El Loco. However, I would rather go on a Premier Rides or Intamin launched coaster excluding the choices. Â Also, I personally think B&M should build more "launched" coasters like Incredible Hulk at IOA. I've never ridden it, but I love the idea of slowly going along on a lift hill and then being shot forward unexpectedly. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I think and hope that coasters like Cheetah Hunt and Helix are the future. With this tech you can built coasters which a nearly unlimited in length - the only limiting factor is the bank account of the park ordering it and space available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesissoocool Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 ^To be fair, Rock'n Roller Coaster is a combination of magnetic and cable. Â Does it only use the cable to bring the catch car back to the start of the launch not actually launching the car, isn't that done by the Lim acting on the catch car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I think and hope that coasters like Cheetah Hunt and Helix are the future. With this tech you can built coasters which a nearly unlimited in length - the only limiting factor is the bank account of the park ordering it and space available. Â Technically though, haven't coasters like the Beast and the Ultimate shown that that's always been true? Although a second launch definitely breaks up the pacing much less than a second lift hill does. Of course, launches themselves are also more prone to break downs, so I'm not sure we'll ever see coasters with six or seven launches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 ^^-- I had one idea ... LIM/LSMs are somewhat speed limited. But, that could take you uphill, slowing down, and another launch could occur, which could potentially take you even higher (etc.). The negative is the elevated launch(es) would need to be supported, so I don't know if it could give you more coaster for the $$$ -- unless terrain was also involved. Â Since launches can avoid the undesirable impact of a mid-course lift on pacing, I'd like to see a coaster that starts out slow, works its way down a hill from the station with increasing speed for the first portion of the ride, and then launches. (As part of the first portion, the first couple of turns could be unbanked.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailisun98 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I think right now, Intamin has the best launched coasters. That may change however if B/M enters the market though I doubt they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I've only been on 2 launched coasters, V2 (SFGAm) and Sidewinder (Elitches). Â V2 was my first launch coaster and I thought it was terrifying, though I was younger then. Really fun ride! Â Sidewinder feels less like launching, and more like being pushed faster and faster towards the edge of a cliff Especially going backwards when you can't see the drop! It is really terrifying the first time, and just awesome for the next rides on.. The ejector drops and forceful loop have pushed Sidewinder pretty high on my list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 For reference, these are my current launcher credits:  Intamin: -V2 (SFDK) -California Screamin' Premier: -Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFDK) -Revenge of the Mummy (USH) Zierer: -Verbolten  At this point, I think I prefer Intamins. The others I've tried often have several gradual launches, but California Screamin' and V2 have nice, quick launches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 In my opinion Intamin have the market cornered - Volcano, Superman Escape, Maverick, Xcelerator just for starters. Their (tire launched!) Jet Rescue is a fantastic family coaster, much more thrilling than Backlot Stunt Coaster or Verbolten (although Verbolten's drop is a cool effect). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceattack52 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think right now, Intamin has the best launched coasters. That may change however if B/M enters the market though I doubt they will. No I think B&M may enter the launched market. B&M has to stay competitive in the market, especially these days. I also remember a comment they made, something like "yes, we will do a launch coaster. We will do that the client orders." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTree55 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Which of these 3 would you prefer for your local park if they didn't already have a launch coaster: S&S El Loco (but with a launch) or Launched Vekoma or Maurer Söhne Launched X-Car  Which is best? Smoothest? Biggest appeal? Most fun?  Obviously the El Loco doesn't exist with launch, but if you have tried the 'normal' El Loco, try to imagine it with a launch...  Instead of the El Loco, can I choose this model instead?   If you were to choose your favourite launch coaster from ANY manufacturer which would it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Right now Intamin has the best launched rides, no doubt, but B&M is going to eventually start making some launched rides, and those could have some serious potential. I would also love to see a launched Intamin pre-fab. That would be insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I don't understand why B&M would need to start making launched rides when several other manufacturers have that area well covered. Why would any park want them to build a launched coaster? What would it even be like? A launch into big sweeping inversions that are otherwise the same as every other B&M? What's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 ^ It's because B&M's are known for their popularity with guests, extreme reliability, and visual appeal. Parks want that and launch coasters are not the most reliable rides, historically. So, if B&M can produce a well thought out and reliable launched ride, you can bet all your money that they will start popping up everywhere. That and B&M is one of the best, if not the best, manufacturers in the world along with Intamin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Mack has become SERIOUS competition for Intamin when it comes to launchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpizzle Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Having been on many launch coasters, Intamin is by far my favorite. I always have preferred hydraulic launches to LSM. That being said, LSM is definitely more reliable and will probably start to phase the hydraulic out as the technology becomes more advanced. I really miss good ol' Hypersonic XLC, though. That was an insane launch- I have never been on any other Compressed Air launches though so I can't really give too much input on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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