rctneil Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Gravity Max is an awesome ride. Really smooth. I preferred the very back row to ride in. The tilt is scary but as soon as the freefall starts you get this amazing drop tower feeling but it's not half nervewracking putting your entire faith in a hook and a small block of steel! It was very nice to finally be able to get to ride this thing though.
Meteornotes Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 That Gravity Max video is amazing. Awesome to hear that it's actually a good ride! dt
kailisun98 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Does Gravity Max happen to break down alot? I mean its the only one in the world. VERY Unique. I definitely want to ride that one day. Glad to hear about a Vekoma thats smooth.
Mrlittle Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Great video. That ride looks terrifying great. Between this and the Space Mountain rip off, I may just have to sign up for a TPR Taiwan trip in the future.
vacoaster09 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Gravity Max is a coaster I have always been very fond of. I am so happy TPR has been able to ride it and get the ride more press. I really would love to see more these made especially as technology has advanced. This ride seemed like the perfect rival against the Dive Machines. So many great themes I could dream up that could be associated with this ride system. Also happy to hear that is a smooth Vekoma? Are those trains original to the ride when it opened or are those a post-generation type?
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I am so proud of you Elissa for going on that monster. I remember the one conversation we had about It years back, and you could only say, "There is no f^€king way you are getting me on that coaster. I'll let Robb plummet to his death if he wants to. But he's gonna purchase a huge term life insurance policy before he rides it. That thing is insane!" Your face when it started tilting was of complete genuine terror. I was getting scared for you. But it was awesome! And Robb. Absolutely the best coaster footage you have ever taken. You captured every possible angle a coaster nerd could imagine and then some. That was Michael Bay coverage. Only your shots were pre-conceived and deliberate as opposed to over shooting a scene because you don't have any clue, or the talent to compose a shot. I can't believe I just used a Michael Bay reference without following it up with the word crap, or throwing up in disghust. but I digress. In my opinion, this is your everest. Even watching it on a tiny 8 inch screen, it was terrifying. I can't wait to get home from this trip so I cam watch this on my 70. Awesome! Just awesome!
gisco Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 The look on Elissa's face as the coaster drops is going to be a classic!
bottom_feeder_13 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Gravity Max looks great, probably gives a good idea how frightening Falcon's Fury will be next year. It really is a shame that Vekoma's business in larger rides started falling off right as they started to produce good concepts.
805Andrew Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I'm loving this TR of Taiwan. Beautiful scenery around the parks, and Gravity Max looks OMFG amazing. I especially loved all the angles shown of Gravity Max, as it almost felt like I was on the ride too. If I am ever in Taiwan I will have to hunt down this park for Gravity Max. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village also looks like a really nice park to visit.
DJeXeL Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I definitely see why Vekoma only sold 1 of those tilt coasters. Great concept but seems like it's a maintenance nightmare. Did anyone yell "90 degrees!!" when it tilted? Great report.
sspaz1000 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Gravity Max looks awesome. Best 13 minute POV ever. Thanks for the updates of these parks. Looks like everyone is having a fantastic time.
TyRush Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 So the elevator tilt RCT3 coaster is real? Well, minus the elevator lift, but that looks awesome!
David H Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Honestly, Gravity Max was the best and purest freefall sensation I've ever had on a coaster. Maybe there are other coasters with beyond 90 degree drops. But none of them feel quite like Gravity Max.
BudtheWeiser Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Arggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh Arggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh Arggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh Arggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh Arggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh Weeeeeeeeeeeee may be the single greatest coaster commentary I have ever heard
Naina21 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Can't wait until I get home from work so I can watch the video on a bigger screen and with sound. It looks amazing from what I could see on my phone.
PKI Jizzman Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Seriously I don't know which would be scarier...Gravity Max..or Falcon's Fury next year!
RoCo Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Agreed with many comments above: this is easily one of the best TPR videos ever. Wow. It's really too bad this concept did not find a market. The ride experience does look utterly amazing.
FreeFaller Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I hope TPR will offer a Taiwan Trip someday! I really want to ride that monster! Elissa's face looks really terrifying! I'm happy to see other coaster enthusiasts who still ARE terrified by coasters! I think everyone would be scared to ride that Gravity Max! It looks TERRIFYING! Have fun guys! Can't wait for more updates!
peytonsgirl83 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 That is one scary coaster, I would lose my mind in that front seat! Looks like so much fun...must get to Taiwan.
caffeine_demon Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 The more important thing is - how did they manage to make a turd look so cute and lovable??
larrygator Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Love the "beer hydrant" How did the apprehension/uneasiness on Gravity Max feel compare to X-Scream on Stratosphere Tower?
SharkTums Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 For those of you who mentioned a possible TPR Trip here to Taiwan, that's basically why we're here now. Scoping it out for how to do a proper tour. I'm happy to report that we'll absolutely be back on an official trip as everything's been great so far!
TBpony414 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome video footage and pictures!!! The tilt coaster looks amazing, the mini-AK lodge looks fun, and the scenery is so pretty. Thanks for sharing!
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Loving these updates! I'm definitely having TPR trip withdrawals. I really enjoyed the multiple camera angles of the same cycle on the drop tower. I also loved the mega video of Gravity Max. The look on both Elissa and Anth's face is priceless! There's not much that scares me nowadays (besides drop towers) but damn, I would be SO nervous to ride the tilt coaster. Looking forward to seeing more of the trip!
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