tarheel1231 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Maybe it's an Intamin Impulse coaster. That seems to fit the description of "taller and faster" while still being a similar ride. I agree with the comments above of Gerstlauer becoming the new Schwarzkopf.
Texasbest2015 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 What kind of coaster is that ? A launched like full throttle or a boomerang which us not what I want !
tarheel1231 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 What kind of coaster is that ? A launched like YOLOcoaster or a boomerang which us not what I want ! Wicked Twister is an example. So are Possessed at Dorney and Steel Venom at Valleyfair.
Texasbest2015 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Those are nice choices ! I like those I hope one of those
tarheel1231 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I did some research on Gerstlauer's website. Looks like they specialize in trains. They made the new trains for Super Dooper Looper at Hershey Park. If Grand Texas wanted to, they could ask Gerstlauer to recreate Greezed Lightnin' for them. I doubt this would happen, but Gerstlauer could make their own Anton-style coasters.
Vonni Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I would not be surprised if the Coaster in question is an Intamin Impulse. There is not one close to Houston/Texas correct?
tarheel1231 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 The only ones in the US are the Wicked Twister at CP, Possessed at Dorney Park, Steel Venom at Valley Fair, Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great America, and V2: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Vonni Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 In that case, it would be a Ride that most visitors will have not experienced. If that is the route they go it would be nice to have a twist on both spikes like Wicked Twister.
Texasbest2015 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I hope it's a ceder park ride like twisted that would be awsome!!!
Mrlittle Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Don't get me wrong, I love to see an Intamin coaster at the park but there are many companies that build launch coasters if the park decides to do that.
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 ^ *cough* Pony Express *cough* For a park like this, I'd rather guess a Gerstlauer launched Euro Fighter like Karacho, a Mack launched coaster smaller than Bluefire but bigger than Manta SWSD or something like Freischütz from Maurer.
kailisun98 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Perhaps a V2 clone? I feel like V2 is the best of all the Intamin Impulses that I've ridden.
Texasbest2015 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 If there at this stage already with grezzed lighting they must be in stages with rides contractors right now we got thus one which I hope is a new launch coaster or something like v2 or possesed or wicked sister from cp, also we still got a woodie to build a steel coaster which I think there gonna purchase time machine a mine coaster too and kiddie coaster and a drop tower !! I hope we got variety ! And having Gm chuck Hendrix running it he knows the power players in ride contractors or what companies ???
Texasbest2015 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Can anyone confirm this ? Know groundbreaking gonna take place in March???? If so they need to update there fb and let the public know?
gisco Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 If there at this stage already with grezzed lighting they must be in stages with rides contractors right now we got thus one which I hope is a new launch coaster or something like v2 or possesed or wicked sister from cp, also we still got a woodie to build a steel coaster which I think there gonna purchase time machine a mine coaster too and kiddie coaster and a drop tower !! I hope we got variety ! And having Gm chuck Hendrix running it he knows the power players in ride contractors or what companies ??? What??? My head hurt reading this.
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 If there at this stage already with grezzed lighting they must be in stages with rides contractors right now we got thus one which I hope is a new launch coaster or something like v2 or possesed or wicked sister from cp, also we still got a woodie to build a steel coaster which I think there gonna purchase time machine a mine coaster too and kiddie coaster and a drop tower !! I hope we got variety ! And having Gm chuck Hendrix running it he knows the power players in ride contractors or what companies ??? What??? My head hurt reading this.
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 If there at this stage already with grezzed lighting they must be in stages with rides contractors right now we got thus one which I hope is a new launch coaster or something like v2 or possesed or wicked sister from cp, also we still got a woodie to build a steel coaster which I think there gonna purchase time machine a mine coaster too and kiddie coaster and a drop tower !! I hope we got variety ! And having Gm chuck Hendrix running it he knows the power players in ride contractors or what companies ??? What??? My head hurt reading this. Agree... I was like "What??!"
RandallDuell Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 If Texasbest2015's age is accurate, I can only assume he's typing on a mobile phone while driving an 18 wheeler or has some sort of disability (no shot intended).
jynx242 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 ^ Or texting with voice recognition. But back on topic: It will be a lot of fun watching this happen. I love watching projects come to fruition. Like the Banshee construction - it has been a lot of fun watching it go from groundbreaking to assembled. Now, hopefully, we can watch that with an entire park.
gisco Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I hope this project rolls forward no matter what coasters they get. It will be cool to watch the progress as it is built and give another reason to make a stop in Houston when it is completed.
alilstronger Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I sure hope this does come to fruition. I am moving to the Houston area next month and it will be nice to have a park within an hours drive of my house. I know there is Galveston which is nice but its so small.
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