NEWS: LakePoint to Build First Polercoaster

[KBrylczyk]

I can imagine at 325 feet tall, wrapping around the tower would build up a lot of speed. Look for a lot of trims!

 

I've ridden enough Disney coasters to prepare myself!

[Moose]

This looks like a supersized version of those god awful toboggan coasters that you are locks in the cage.

[2012jarrett]

That looks terrifying! 325 feet??? As a coaster enthusiast with a bad fear of heights, this thing would scare the heck out of me! This is something out of my nightmares! And I must ride it!

 

I'd like to see it creep 2/3-ish down the tower through inversions and then just let it fly through the rest, pulling plenty of good forces.

 

Definitely following this one, it should be interesting.

[alwaysairtime14]

That is incredible news!

 

If I'm gonna be honest I thought that was more of a concept only, I did not except anyone to actually build it, let alone after only 1 year after the unveiling.

 

Yep. I thought it was as likely as an Intamin launched woodie, seriously. Now...if we could get that built...

[ScottyDoesKnow]

I also saw this as sort of a pipe dream coaster. Thrilled to see multiple being built, especially with the intention of having an intense layout! Can't wait!

[TyRush]

Wow! Looks awesome! Hopefully this is a great success. It will be interesting to see how it pans out

[simaticable]

Hmm, a 300 foot coaster being built close to me? It's a dream come true! Now, I just need to get there once it's open.

[Jew]

Hope it actually gets built. Will be fun to see something innovative come to roller coasters again.

[Jew]

Hope it actually gets built. Will be fun to see something innovative come to roller coasters again.

[simaticable]

If it's opening next year, I was just told that we will be there.

[HWFan]

According to their website, they'll have a water park as well.

 

http://www.lakepointsports.com/the-venue/district2

[LoneRider92]

Wow. As an engineering student, this project is extremely intriguing. As a roller coaster enthusiast, like most of you, I am more than a little surprised that someone actually is planning to construct a model. I remember when I first saw the design, I had filed it under the "A very interesting concept that will unfortunately never see the light of day" category.

 

As with all other large ride installations (especially at locations that aren't explicitly theme parks), I'll have my reservations until they actually start prepping for construction. Many ambitious projects have faltered before this one, even when construction steps are being taken.

 

Here's hoping it comes to fruition though. It certainly would be unique.

 

Edit: Well, it looks like steps are being taken to move more towards a full-fledged resort. That makes me that much more hopeful that it sounds like there is a cohesive plan.

[Locostitch]

Well now since one is being built can we say this is a giga coaster.

[Andrewoplis]

Wow, its cool to see this ride getting built, looks very quirky and should be a lot of fun! But I have to agree with the location, this DOES seem like a Vegas thing.

[Chroniq]

Post from the future: Dateline 2015- TPR makes jokes about this ride comparing it to "the rollercoaster at new york, new york"

[KrathSilvercloud]

I remember watching the simulated POV of this a few months back - looks like a really interesting ride

[Schrecken]

Well, this indeed a "horse of a different color", as the old saying goes. At least it isn't a clone and more of the same-ol same-ol stuff that's way too common that people complain about all the time. That said, it looks to me (based on the artwork) that such a coaster would have to have a lot of trims and brakes based upon the relatively tight curves and elements in order to prevent the speeds from getting too high, rather like many wild mice have lots of trims due to tight turn radii. Either that, or it would have to be built in such a way as to never allow the high speeds that would result from a simple 300+ ft drop. Also, the two track colors to me suggest that perhaps it could end up being a twin-track coaster. But, such a tower design could also allow a nice long drop after a couple of inversions and hills.

[no_brain_er]

Whoa. I saw this on the Facebook page, but didn't actually read the article. I just read through it, and realized this thing is less than half an hour from my house. Hot damn!

 

I'll definitely be at Opening Day if everything works out. Fingers crossed!

[gerstlaueringvar]

Great news! S&S is definitely one of the most creative ride manufacturers! Can't wait to hear what they say on IAAPA!

[_koppen]

According to their website, they'll have a water park as well.

 

http://www.lakepointsports.com/the-venue/district2

 

Looks awesome!

 

After zooming in the picture, it looks to be an all Whitewater project, which is awesome!

[Coasterposter41]

This looks awesome. I do think it is in an awkward location but will benefit the business. Can wait to see it come together. On another note does anyone know who will manufacture this?

[Blatch]

Wow. And I thought Lagoon's in-house roller coaster was innovative: this seems to be like no other experience I have ever seen, heard, or eaten.

 

It also looks pretty scary, too, even if I'm a guy that's not especially afraid of heights so long as I'm strapped in well.

[simaticable]

This looks awesome. I do think it is in an awkward location but will benefit the business. Can wait to see it come together. On another note does anyone know who will manufacture this?

It seems like S&S will be providing the ride mechanics.

[Squid]

While I am excited to see this, I can't see this project getting off the ground. The numbers they are forecasting are huge and the space they are building at lacks things like freeway access. I drove through Emerson on a regular basis and I know where the proposed site is. They're going to have to bulldoze part of the town to get access from 75, and US 41 is just as bad. (They take the same route.) Perhaps up the freeway, on the massive plot of land Busch owned to build a third park... that might have worked, but where they're building it? I just don't see it.

[BotanicalStig]

For those of you who missed the IAAPA coverage of this ride last year, info starts around 3:55