willh51 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Intamin: How much do the launch speeds vary on Storm Runner, Top Thrill Dragster, etc. to clear the top hat with empty/loaded trains and launches in cold/hot weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Intamin: In 2012 we saw a very impressive retrofitted drop ride placed on the tower of Superman: Escape from Krypton. Was it more challenging using a pre-existing structure than say building a completely new tower exclusively for the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 LAST ONE! Â Intamin: Volcano at Kings Dominion is a great ride. There are very few full-circuit Intamin inverted coasters in the world; is this a design you still manufacture, and, if so, has it been updated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Intamin, you guys push the envelope when it comes to coasters. Has there ever been a concept or an idea in development that was just "too far." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Several for Intamin. Â Intamin Q1: What are some of the unique challenges associated with building wood coasters vs steel coasters and vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Intamin Q2: While enthusiasts tend to love your most recent coasters, often ranking them among the best in the world, do you think that they may be pushing the envelope a little too much for the average park visitor (or is this a uniquely American problem)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Intamin Q3: Will the future likely hold more completely new elements on coasters (new track elements, new launch systems, alternate track types/positioning, etc.) or variations on existing elements (more comfortable/less restrictive restraints, new seating arrangements on trains, etc.)? Edited November 7, 2012 by rcdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Last one for Intamin. Â Intamin Q4: Is there a specific reason that Intamin attractions tend to have more downtime than similar attractions built by other manufacturers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolat Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 To Intamin: Based on what you decide when to use an hydraulic launch or LSM on a launched coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oriolat Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 To Intamin: Can we expect new generation prefab wooden coasters to handle inversions or feature launch sections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks4me05 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: For what reason do your LSM launches not meet the average acceleration values of your hydraulic launches? (Layman's terms: Why are your hydraulic launches more intense than your LSM launches?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 To Intamin. Your rides are being built all over the world as the amusement industry continues to grow. What sort of challenges do you face when designing rides in other countries and how do you overcome them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: Could we see a new style of the Zacspin that allows turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: Could we expect to see any new flat ride developments in the upcoming years, or is the focus mainly on coaster and water ride development/innovation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylexy2298 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin (or any other roller coaster company): How could someone that is interested in becoming a roller coaster designer, actually get into designing the rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin - Could we see a LSM Inverted Impulse coaster built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: Do you see the next big innovation in steel coaster design being in train design/seating arrangements, new track elements, or something else entirely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: Are your rides designed entirely on the computer, or do you begin with paper sketches and layouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: When you first ride a ride you've designed are there ever parts that surprise you, or is the experience always exactly what you expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin: Have you ever considered an Energy Recovery System for your LSM Coasters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Intamin- I know that there are a LOT of factors that a park must look into when considering to build a new ride, but is there a specific reason that no mega-lites have been built in america to date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 ^I'd laugh if they responded you're too fat. Those trains aren't exactly forgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 ^What's a nicer way to say that...cause I'm pretty sure that's the reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Question for Intamin : Do you have any job openings or internships available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Intamin : Do you ever pat yourself on the back when you hear another one of your coasters is ranked #1? Edited November 7, 2012 by Mrlittle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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