Your fav Schwarzkopf - non-coaster - ride

[simon8899]

Next to the iconic coasters Schwarzkopf KG also created flats - most aimed at german carnivals but many still found in parks.

[simon8899]

For me it will always be the Monster!

No better Schwarzkopf flat than the Monster!

Another portable monster

Stationary Monster at Heide-Park

Older 70s Monster in Slagharen - with Schwarzkopf Monorail

[154bmag]

My favorite is the enterprise

[simaticable]

Definitely the Enterprise.

 

I don't think the log flume is a good option. This is what RD told me back in July:

Unfortunately, the flumes were not a success overall. However, the design/process that He used were bought by Intamin AG's first foray into self manufacturing; they are still built (based upon the same technology) by Intamin to this day. No Schwarzkopf built flumes remain in operation- but Intamin has done well with the same system themselves.

[rcdude]

The Enterprise, both because I think the Schwarzkopf version is the best of the three I've tried and because it's the only Schwarzkopf flat I'm 100% sure I've been on.

[Geauga Dog]

Bayern Kurve. Nothing beats the ride at full speed when the horn goes off. Shame it's a ride you don't find anymore, except at Kennywood, but how long will they keep it before they rip it out again?

[cal1br3tto]

^I just knew I had to have ridden at least one Schwarzkopf flat ride. While it's not one of my favorites, I enjoyed being able to ride the Bayern Kurve as part of Kennywood's excellent ride collection. Hopefully the next time I'm at CGA, I'll be able to ride that one too.

[rollin_n_coastin]

Love the Polyp (Monster) rides. I'm not sure if it is one since the cars are bigger and different but identical otherwise, but Serpiente Emplumada at Port Aventura is the most intense one I've been on. These are an awesome staple at Euro parks.

 

Up a close second is the extendo/ double-decker Bayern Kurve at Hansa Park, El Paso Express (thanks for the pic Big Mike!)

Serpiente Emplumada at Port Aventura

El Paso Express at Hansa Park

[fraroc]

I like the enterprise the best, but I must admit, I LOVE the sound the Bayernkurve makes when its at full speed, its similar to the sound when a Boomerang goes up the first tower. Its a shame that so few still operate.

[DenDen]

The only 2 I've ridden I believe are Bayern Kurve (Kennywood, SFMM) and Calypso (Kennywood and CP).

[Angry_Gumball]

I'd have to go with the Enterprise, followed by the Calypso. Both are great rides and very forceful!

 

I really wish our Bayern Kurve ran faster than it does...but at the same time, I'm glad it's still operating!

Edited October 2, 2012 by Angry_Gumball

[simon8899]

@rollin_n_coastin

 

The Polyp-viariant you posted is called Sombrero and produced by Italian manufacturer Sorani&Moser. Also a cool ride - did it last week at the Vienna Prater.

 

There are also Polyps with fixed gondolas by Klaus (germany) and Bakker (netherlands) - but IMO the Schwarzkopf version is still the best which concept is still built first by Wieland Schwarzkopf and today by Gerstlauer.

[cfc]

I'm not a flat-ride person, but I have enjoyed the old Bayern Curves (the Enterprise would be my second choice).

[intimidator305rocks]

The only one I have ridden is an enterprise and those are freaking awesome.

[MayTheGForceBeWithYou]

I haven't been on an Enterprise in over 10 years.

 

There's a few Orbiters on circuit in Colorado, and I do find then to be quite enjoyable when they run well.

[simon8899]

Also loved the Orbiter/Helios on the carnival circuit in the 80s/90s - was like a Himlaya on steriods as those cars could swing high up. Specially when were alone sitting on the inner side it easily swung up to 100 degrees or more while beeing only protected by a lapbar.

 

As far as I know there's only one left in europe in some french park.

Orbiter from when it was on the german carnival circuit

[cfc]

Just noticed that "log flume" on the poll. I had no idea that Schwarzkopf ever desinged a log flume.

[Meteornotes]

^I had no idea either.

 

Picking from that list, I'm going to go with the Enterprise.

 

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[simaticable]

^^

Definitely the Enterprise.

 

I don't think the log flume is a good option. This is what RD told me back in July:

Unfortunately, the flumes were not a success overall. However, the design/process that He used were bought by Intamin AG's first foray into self manufacturing; they are still built (based upon the same technology) by Intamin to this day. No Schwarzkopf built flumes remain in operation- but Intamin has done well with the same system themselves.

[Blue Fire Guy]

Enterprise for me, an excellent example of how He can really hold you in firm and tight. Now, if only mine (CGA) was run backwards...

[Sir Clinksalot]

Enterprise

 

[simon8899]

^And whe know the explanation Anton gave on ride seating - sitting side-by-side are family-rides, sitting behind each other are lovers-rides...