azza29 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Something that I've wondered for a while, and maybe a dumb question but here goes: how come an Intamin Half Pipe is considered a rollercoaster, but a Disk'O Coaster isn't? I get why someone would say a Disk'O Coaster is more flat ride than rollercoaster - but surely if that's the case then the Half Pipe is a flat ride too? Neither ride has a 'train' in the traditional sense - both just have seats that spin on a platform. And in some cases the Disk'O coaster can have more 'track' than a Half Pipe. Or does this just come down to individual preference so far as what you count as a credit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom_feeder_13 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I believe its because a Disk'O is powered like a powered coaster and also has controlled spin while Half pipes have a launch in the middle but are free while traversing the spikes and the versions with spinning cars are free spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 ^ Yeah, pretty much what he said. The Half Pipe does "coast" at some point during the ride. Having said that, though, I've always kinda felt that they are more of a flat ride that a coaster myself, and if it wasn't for them appearing on many "coaster counting" lists, (and the fact that they are actually quite a lot of fun!), I probably wouldn't bother to ride them or count them myself. While I personally enjoy a Disk-O, I do like the Half Pipe rides a bit more. Not sure if that counts for anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I get equally queasy on either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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